8/23/18 – 5:18 A.M.
CSX has closed two rail crossings in Hancock County. The company says you’ll want to avoid crossings on Jackson Township roads 40 and 45. Repair work is closing the crossings for the rest of the week.
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Findlay-Based Premier Material Concepts Bought By German Company
8/23/18 – 5:13 A.M.
A Findlay-based company is changing hands. Plastics Technology Online reports the Simona Group has bought Premier Material Concepts. The German-based company is renaming the Findlay facility Simona PMC.
PMC started in 2003 as a business unit of Rowmark LLC. The company makes high-performance plastic sheets and roll stock.
Rules For Bikes In Downtown Findlay Moving Forward
8/23/18 – 5:07 A.M.
New rules for bikes in downtown Findlay are moving forward to the city council. The Courier reports council’s Streets, Sidewalks & Parking Committee voted Wednesday to put “dismount zone” regulations in front of the entire council for a vote. The rules would require bicyclists to walk their bikes on sidewalks along Main Street. Riding your bike on the sidewalks in that area could lead to a $150 fine if the rules pass.
Many downtown businesses have requested the ordinance. They say cyclists create a dangerous situation for pedestrians and sidewalk diners.
The new ordinance would also apply to skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters. The affected area spans from just north of Front Street to Lincoln Street. It also includes parts of Front, Main Cross, Crawford, Sandusky, West Hardin, and West Lincoln streets.
The legislation would also make bicycle registration with the police office optional. Councilman Grant Russel says the current rule helps police identify lost or stolen bikes.
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Former Ohio State Patrol Trooper Sentenced For Theft In Office
08/22/18 – 7:10 P.M.
A former Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was sentenced Wednesday after admitting to charges of theft in office. The Courier’s Eileen McClory was at the sentencing for 50-year-old Dean Laubacher of Findlay…
McClory added that Laubacher will also have to pay almost $2,900 in restitution. He will also have to write an apology letter to the State Patrol and serve 15 days of house arrest.
More on The Courier’s website.
Congressman Bob Latta Talks About Broadband Availability And Opioid Epidemic
08/22/18 – 6:57 P.M.
U.S. Congressman Bob Latta was in Findlay to talk about some of his recent legislation and committees. Latta said that he is working to make sure that broadband internet access is made available to people in rural areas.
Latta said that having high-speed internet access will help these entities function better. Latta also discussed efforts to address the opioid epidemic. He said that a recent bill passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee will help connect people to services offered at a local level.
Latta said that this will also help show what is working and what isn’t. The bill is in the Senate now and Latta said he is hopeful to see it passed soon.
You can watch the full interview with Latta on our Facebook page.
Crime Prevention Officer Offers Advice To Avoid Rental Scams
08/22/18 – 6:39 P.m.
There was a report of a rental scam in Findlay recently. Findlay Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Brian White explained that scammers will use vacant homes to prey on people.
White said that there are warning signs for rental scams.
White said by asking about the property and asking to see it you can root out if a listing is a scam.
Upper Sandusky Giving Mayor A Raise
8/22/18 – 7:54 A.M.
Upper Sandusky’s mayor is getting a raise. The Daily Chief-Union reports city council recently voted to bump the salary for the mayor to $60,000 per year. That’s a $10,000 increase over the current rate.
The raise won’t take effect until after the next mayoral election.
Wyandot County To Appoint New Coroner
8/22/18 – 7:47 A.M.
Wyandot County is closer to having a new coroner. The Wyandot County Commissioners recently voted to appoint Dr. Peter Schuler to the role. The county Republican Central Committee will meet tonight to vote on the appointment.
Longtime coroner Dr. Joseph Sberna passed away on August 11.
Schuler is a general surgeon in Upper Sandusky.
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Survey To Help Create Roadmap For Development In Seneca County
8/22/18 – 7:37 A.M.
Seneca County officials are asking residents to take part in a survey to help provide a roadmap for the future of the county. The Review-Times reports the survey covers several issues, including land-use policies, economic development, and transportation among other subjects.
The Seneca Regional Planning Commission is facilitating the survey. You can take it online at SenecaPlan.com.
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Carey Hire IT Firm To Handle Data Services
8/22/18 – 7:26 A.M.
Carey has a new IT firm handling consulting services. Village Administrator Roy Johnson says JEMNC will handle the village’s new Voice over Internet Protocol phone system. It will also handle computer issues and software, and eventually automated meter-reading system computers.
The village decided to hire a company to handle IT services rather than have one person in charge.
The village will pay a starting rate of a little more than $17,00 for consulting. It will also pay $7,700 for the new phone system and $9,800 for a second computer server to handle the phone system and the automated meter-reader system.
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