2/18/19 – 6:43 A.M.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will spray for gypsy moths on the eastern edge of Findlay this spring. The agency plans to hold a meeting about the treatment Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Brugeman Lodge in the Riverbend Recreation Area. They’ll also send letters to anyone affected by the spraying process.

Brett Gates is with the department of agriculture. He says the moth is becoming more active in Hancock County. Hancock County is not yet part of a quarantine zone for the gypsy moth. Counties in the quarantine have more restrictions and inspections on things like firewood and the movement of outdoor equipment and furniture.

This invasive species damages trees and shrubs as a caterpillar. More than 300 species of trees and shrubs are susceptible to damage from the caterpillars.

MORE: Chemicals used for treatment are safe for humans.

2/18/19 – 5:18 A.M.

Fostoria police continue to investigate a weekend armed robbery. Officers responded to the Circle K at

An employee says a man came into the store and held her at gunpoint. He took cash and cigarettes before leaving. The clerk was not hurt.

Police describe the suspect as a black man wearing a black mask. Anyone with information on the robbery should call the Fostoria Police Department at 419-435-8282.

Robbery Location:

2/15/19 – 9:26 A.M.

Cooper Tire & Rubber has announced a quarterly dividend. Shareholders of record on March 1 will get 10.5 cents per share on common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 29.

This is the 188th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper.

2/15/19 – 9:22 A.M.

The University of Findlay is hosting an open dialogue between Christians and atheists next week. The event will feature views from both sides on the origins of the universe and the existence of God. Dr. Ivana Nikolic Hughes of Columbia University will represent ashiest views while Dr. Robert DiSilvestro of The Ohio State University will speak on behalf of Christianity.

The event is free and open to the public. It takes place at 8 p.m. Thursday night in the Winebrenner TLB Auditorium.

This is the second year the University has hosted the event.

2/15/19 – 9:10 A.M.

The Northwest Ohio Division of the American Heart Association is hosting its third annual “Findlay Goes Red” women’s luncheon next Friday. The event focuses on heart disease in women. Sherri Garner Brumbaugh is one of the event organizers. She says “Many women don’t notice the symptoms of heart disease and stroke until it is too late.”

This year’s luncheon features guest speakers talking about heart disease prevention and a talk from a heart disease survivor. There will also be a purse auction to raise money for the American Heart Association.

The event starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 22nd. For more information, call 419-429-7185.

2/15/19 – 9:00 A.M.

It looks like the end is near for another store in the Findlay Village Mall. Reuters is reporting that Payless ShoeSource will file for bankruptcy later this month. The report goes on to say the discount shoe chain will close all its stores as a result.

Payless has not commented on the report.

Reuters says the company has been looking for a buyer but hasn’t been able to find one. If they can’t find someone to buy the chain they’ll liquidate their assets.

MORE: WTOL / Reuters