7/20/18 – 5:15 A.M.
Findlay Firefighters dealt with a restaurant fire Thursday evening. The fire happened at the Denny’s restaurant at 1051 Interstate Court. No other details are available yet.
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Findlay School Board To Discuss Potential Security Levy
7/20/18 – 5:00 A.M.
Residents in the Findlay City School district could see a levy on the ballot in November. The school board will meet next Thursday morning to talk about putting a school security levy in front of voters.
Superintendent Ed Kurt says the levy would cover several areas. It would allow the district to share the cost of security officers with the city of Findlay. It would also pay for clinical counselors who could recommend outside services to kids who need them. The school would also like to allow the police department to view security cameras from their buildings in real time.
Kurt says they decided to focus on these areas following a school security public forum in March. The board meets at 7:30 a.m. next Thursday at the administration building to discuss the matter.
MORE: The Courier
“Stuff the Bus” Campaign In Full Swing Again
7/19/18 – 10:52 A.M.
You can help make sure area kids go back to school with all the supplies they need. The annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign is taking place at the McDonald’s on Tiffin Avenue this week. Volunteer Ginny Lee Pilstl says they’re accepting several items again…
Audio: Ginny Lee Pilstl
Pilstl says they’re also going to get a little something extra in the backpacks this year…
Audio: Ginny Lee Pilstl
You can drop school supplies off until 7 p.m. today, from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. They are also accepting monetary donations.
They’ll distribute the donated items to kids in need before the school year starts.
Reward Offered For Info On Upper Sandusky Gun Shop Burglary
7/19/18 – 6:44 A.M.
The investigation continues into a burglary at a gun store in Upper Sandusky. Media partner WTOL 11 reports the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a burglary at Wyandot Firearms.
Three people forced their way into the business around 11:55 p.m. Saturday.
Anyone with information should call 800-ATF-GUNS. Law enforcement says a reward of up to $5,000 is available.
Upper Sandusky Home Damaged By Wednesday Fire
7/19/18 – 6:38 A.M.
A family of four in Upper Sandusky lost their home to a fire Wednesday morning. The Red Cross says the blaze broke out in a home on Broadview Street early in the day. The agency is assisting the family with temporary housing, food, and clothing.
Potential ID Theft Scam Reported In Forest
7/19/18 – 5:29 A.M.
Police in Forest are investigating a possible scam. A post on the department’s Facebook page says a man recently approached a resident and claimed to be an insurance broker with the Ohio Benefits Program. However, investigators haven’t been able to confirm any information provided by the man. They believe he is part of an identity theft ring.
The man provided a business card that identified him as Stephen White. He is white, skinny, and in his early 30s. He was between 5′ 5″ and 5′ 10″ tall.
If you have contact with this man you are should call the police.
MORE: Forest Police Department
Seneca County Commissioners Talk About Economic Development
7/19/18 – 5:20 A.M.
The Seneca County Commissioners saw the first draft of a new contract with the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation this week. SIEDC President David Zak calls the document a good starting point. If approved, the deal would see the county pay $116,000 to the SIEDC each year for work on economic development. The county currently pays $67,000.
Commissioner Mike Kerschner says he would like to see the extra money go toward hiring someone to focus on development in villages and townships. Zak said he was open to the idea but couldn’t speak for the SIEDC board.
Commissioner Shayne Thomas called for the SIEDC to focus more on development outside of Tiffin during a meeting last month. During the Tuesday meeting, he outlined points to help push that idea along. They include yearly communication with each village and township as well as revitalizing the downtown areas in villages.
MORE: Review-Times
Leipsic Man Facing Rape Charge
7/19/18 – 5:07 A.M.
A Leipsic man will get more time to prepare for his upcoming rape trial. The Lima News reports Putnam County Common Pleas Court Judge Keith Schierloh approved a request from 20-year-old Zachariah Carsteel’s lawyer during a Wednesday hearing. Carsteel’s jury trial is now set for October 2.
The Putnam County grand jury indicted Carsteel on a rape count in June. Investigators say he raped a teenage girl in April.
MORE: Lima News
Arcadia Hires School Security Officer
7/19/18 – 5:01 A.M.
Arcadia will have an armed school security director starting this school year. The school board voted to hire former Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy Tim Saltzman during their Wednesday meeting. They’ll pay Saltzman $48,000 per year for his services.
Board member Corey Boes abstained from voting on the issue. He wondered if the board had enough information to make a decision. Board member Eric Metcalfe said they need to try something and can make adjustments if they need to.
Saltzman is a former school resource officer in Hancock County.
MORE: The Courier
Mallett Enterprises Of Findlay Buys Historic 5-Story Building In Downtown Findlay
07/18/18- 5:56 P.M.
A 128-year-old building in the heart of downtown Findlay has changed hands. Local businessman and entrepreneur Mike Mallet purchased the building that used to hold Finders Records and Muddy River Bicycle Company. The building could be used for high-end housing, commercial use, or a business regional office or headquarters.
Mallett Enterprises Findlay stated that they want to preserve the historic charm of the building. They also want it to contribute to the revitalization of Downtown Findlay while having a positive effect on neighboring businesses.