Monthly Archives: September 2018

MPLX Buys Terminal On Mississippi River

Local News

9/27/18 – 5:23 A.M.

Findlay-based MPLX is expanding its operations. The company announced Wednesday that it bought an eastern U.S. Gulf Coast export terminal from Pin Oak Holdings for around $450 million. The facility has a 4 million barrel capacity and a 120,000 barrel-per-day dock.

A release says MPLX could expand the terminal’s capacity to 10 million barrels. The company says the facility is “positioned as an aggregation point for liquids growth in the region for both ocean-going vessels and inland barges.”

No Indictment In Findlay Stabbing Case

Local News

9/27/18 – 5:15 A.M.

The suspect in the stabbing death of a Findlay man will not face charges. A Hancock County grand jury has declined to indict the man in connection with the death of 19-year-old Tyler Wilson. Authorities have not publicly released the name of the man.

Wilson was one of four people involved in an incident at 725 College Street on July 25. Police found him with a stab wound to his chest. They took him to the hospital, where he later died.

Police Captain Robert Ring says there are questions about the events that led to the stabbing. Ring says while it is clear who stabbed Wilson, witnesses gave several different versions about what happened beforehand.

County Prosecutor Phil Riegle says he asked the grand jury to consider a murder charge. He will now pass the case on to Findlay Law Director Don Rasmussen, who could possibly file a negligent homicide charge. Negligent homicide is a misdemeanor.

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Petition Stops Findlay Street Vacation Until Voters Can Decide In November 2019

Local News, WFIN Top Story

09/26/18 – 8:11 P.M.

Findlay City Council’s decision to vacate the right of way of two undeveloped streets on the city’s east side has been challenged. Matthias Leguire submitted a petition with almost 1,100 signatures when only 878 signatures were needed. This means that you will see the issue on the November ballot in 2019.

The street vacation was approved by Council President Ron Monday after council came to a tie on August 7. Leguire has said he uses the right of way of the streets to access the rear of his five-acre property. He says the right of way also provides an escape route from his property during floods and gives him development options.

The vacation will not go into effect unless approved by voters in 2019.

Police Officer Exam Coming To Findlay In October

Local News

09/26/18 – 7:43 P.M.

There will be an open competitive exam for police officers in the city of Findlay late next month. A post on the Findlay Police Department’s Facebook page says that the exam will be on October 25. It will be at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Findlay High School.

In order to take the exam, you must fill out a Civil Service Application and send it to the Civil Service Commission. The application is available at the Findlay Municipal Building.

Vaccines Available For People Over 65-Years-Old At 50 North Next Month

Local News

09/26/18 – 6:47 P.M.

Hancock Public Health is working with 50 North to offer flu vaccines to the elderly. They will be giving the vaccines to people that are 65 or older from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on October 1.

They are offering high dose and standard dose vaccines. The high dose is available only to the first 90 people and will cost $60. The standard dose will cost $40. They are accepting all major insurances as well. You must bring your ID and Insurance card with you to get the vaccine.

Liberty Benton Receives Visit From The State Of Ohio Superintendent

Local News

09/26/18 – 5:50 P.M.

The superintendent for the State of Ohio made a stop at Liberty Benton High School today. Paolo DeMaria explained that he thinks it is important to see what schools are doing.

Paolo DeMaria

DeMaria added that they like to see what’s working for schools across the state. He said that this helps share information from school to school.

Paolo DeMaria

DeMaria toured the school and talked with faculty and students about the education at LB to learn more about programs offered at the school.

Cooper Tire Changing Partners In Chinese Production Deal

Local News, WFIN Top Story

9/26/18 – 8:32 A.M.

Cooper Tire & Rubber will see a change in its partner in a Chinese truck and bus radial tire production deal. The company reported Wednesday that the Sailun Jinyu Group will buy out Qingdao Rubber’s 35 percent interest in the deal. The change is subject to government approval.

In a statement, Cooper CEO Brad Hughes said, “We have an existing relationship with Sailun through an offtake agreement with Sailun Vietnam’s operation in Tay Ninh to produce Roadmaster brand tires.” He added that he looks forward to working with the Sailun Jinyu Group to meet customer needs in the growing TBR market.

Charges Pending Following Fostoria Drug Investigation

Local News

9/26/18 – 7:20 A.M.

A Fostoria man is likely facing drug charges following a drug raid in the city Tuesday. A release from the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit says officers raided a home at 735 Lynn Street. Investigators say they found suspected crack cocaine and suspected cocaine. They also say they found criminal tools, cash, and evidence of drug trafficking.

61-year-old Patrick Roddy could face drug trafficking and possession of criminal tools charges pending the results of a lab analysis of the substances found in the home.

Fire Drives Eight People From Home In Fostoria

Local News

9/26/18 – 6:58 A.M.

Fire drove eight people from a home in Fostoria Tuesday night. Firefighters responded to 550 West Center Street around 9:45 p.m. Scanner traffic at the time indicated children were in the home, and all off-duty firefighters responded to help fight the flames. Witnesses say police arrived first, but couldn’t get in the home due to flames shooting out of the house.

One witness says someone burned their hands and received treatment at the scene. The Red Cross is helping the residents of the home find a place to live.

No other details about the fire are available.