4/12/18 – 5:22 A.M.
Owens Community College has a new president. The school’s board of trustees named Steve Robinson to the role Wednesday. Robinson has served as the school’s interim president since Mike Bower retired in July of last year.
Robinson previously served as vice president of academic affairs and then provost for Owens.
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4/12/18 – 5:15 A.M.
Putnam County students got a first-hand look at how the Supreme Court operates Wednesday. The Ohio Supreme Court held a session at Ottawa-Glandorf High School.
Before hearing arguments in three cases, the justices took time to explain how the court works, and to take questions from the teenagers. They talked about why dissenting opinions are important, and also about memorable cases they’ve heard.
The justices also talked about their paths to getting elected to the state’s high court.
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4/12/18 – 5:04 A.M.
Two Findlay residents are the suspects in a Kenton home invasion. The Kenton Police Department says officers responded to an incident in the 200 block of West Franklin Street Tuesday morning. Residents reported two people with guns came into the home and tried to rob them. They said there were shots fired before the suspects ran away, but the shots didn’t hit anyone.
Police arrested Joshua Young and Stefanie Tate in a car that matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle. They will face attempted armed robbery charges.
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4/12/18 – 4:54 A.M.
A motorcycle crash injured a Findlay man Wednesday night. The Findlay Police Department says the crash happened around 7 p.m. in the 1500 block of Bright Road.
43-year old William Isbell hit a curb with his motorcycle. Hanco EMS took him to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Officers cited Isbell for failure to stay in the lane.
04/11/18 – 6:12 P.M.
Human Resource officials got to learn a little bit more about opioid recovery efforts. ADAMHS Board’s Zach Thomas explained that there is a new campaign called “We All Know SOmeone”.
Focus on Friends Men’s Recovery Home coordinator Josh St. Paul explained that this compassion is key to getting people through recovery. He added that the support he had helped him push through his addiction and that recovery means everything to him now.
Thomas added that Hancock Leadership helped start “Hidden In Plain Sight”.
He added that this includes access to resources designed to help their children. You can learn more about these projects at yourpathtohealth.org
04/11/18 – 5:50 P.M.
A man took a plea bargain in a Findlay murder case Wednesday. The Courier’s Eileen McClory explains…
04/11/18 – 5:39 P.M.
Ohio House candidate Cheryl Buckland responded to the allegations from her opponent that her husband vandalized a Jon Cross Sign. She explained that they were told that some of Cross’ signs didn’t have a disclaimer, which is required. Her husband was just investigating.
Buckland added that she has had a few of her signs tampered with.
Buckland said that she has filed reports of the cases with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.
04/11/18 – 11:34 A.M.
Construction season is upon us which means the City of Findlay has some road restrictions. These restrictions will be in place until Friday. Cory Street will be reduced to one lane from Lima Street to Sandusky Street for curb and sidewalk replacement. Cory Street from Sandusky to Crawford will be closed for the same reason.
Park Street will be closed to through traffic from Lima Street to Hancock Street. Crews are working on road construction there. North Blanchard Street will be reduced to one lane from Trenton Avenue to Melrose Avenue.
You’re urged to avoid these areas if possible.
04/11/18 – 11:16 A.M.
A Findlay man has pleaded guilty in an assault case from August of last year. The Courier’s Eileen McClory reports…
4/11/18 – 9:12 A.M.
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association came to Fostoria Tuesday afternoon to host a first-time touring event. Participants involved in all branches of the grain processing industry attended to share ideas and network.
The group began with a grain processing tour at The Mennel Milling Company. They showcased the entire flour mill starting from wheat receiving to shipping the final products.
The group also visited the POET Biorefining plant in Fostoria to learn about their production of ethanol over the past 10 years. The tour highlighted the history of the plant along with its processing of bioproducts and sourcing of corn.
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