10/31/18 – 4:27 A.M.
A Bowling Green teacher is out of the classroom amid an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a student. District officials say middle school art teacher Dylan Stark resigned yesterday, nearly two weeks after the allegations surfaced. Bowling Green police are looking into some of the claims, but no charges have been filed.
10/30/18 – 4:19 P.M.
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company signed on as a founding member for a new program focused on sustainable natural rubber. Cooper took part in the ceremony on Monday, joining the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber or GPSNR. The program will lead improvements to the economic and environmental performance of the natural rubber value chain.
Members of GPSNR will work together to prevent land-grabbing, protect biodiversity and water resources, and improve respect for human rights.
10/30/18 – 4:06 P.M.
There is an uptick of Acute Flaccid Myelitis or AFM in Ohio, affecting four children across the state. Hancock Public Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi said that they aren’t entirely sure what is causing the illness but do have some ideas.
Baroudi explained that there are symptoms to look for.
He added that they continue to monitor the disease across the state. All of the affected children are recovering well.
There are no cases in Hancock County.
10/30/18 – 3:15 P.M.
Local business leaders stopped at Millstream Cafe to learn about issues affecting employment laws. James Yates from Eastman and Smith explained that the biggest topic right now is marijuana.
Yates said that employers need to be aware of their drug policies.
Yates explained that Ohio law will allow businesses to not employ people based on marijuana use, even with a doctor’s card. He urged adding a clarifying statement to applications that spell out a drug free work place.
10/30/18 – 10:42 A.M.
An estimate of revenues for 2019 in Hancock County shows the county expects to bring in $13.3 million in tax revenue next year. That’s compared to $16.2 million this year. But that doesn’t actually mean the county will be down nearly $3 million.
The revenue estimates don’t account for the recently approved quarter-percent sales tax. Commissioner Brian Robertson says by law they aren’t allowed to include the tax in their projections since it won’t officially go into effect until January.
The new sales tax takes the place of an expiring quarter-percent sales tax. Once those numbers are factored in, tax revenue should stay fairly even with 2018 numbers.
The county commissioners approved the estimate of revenues during their Tuesday meeting as part of the 2019 budgeting process.
10/30/18 – 7:37 A.M.
Marathon Petroleum has agreed to divest five gas stations in New York to settle a federal antitrust suit. CSP Daily News reports the move stems from Speedway’s buyout of Express Mart stores from Petr-All Petroleum. Speedway is a Marathon Petroleum subsidiary.
The Federal Trade Commission said the buyout would hurt competitiveness for retail gasoline in five markets in New York.
Under the terms of the deal, Marathon will divest the convenience stores to Sunoco.
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10/30/18 – 7:21 A.M.
A two-car crash injured two people on Tiffin Avenue in Findlay Monday morning. The Findlay Police Department says 30-year-old Courtney Codeluppi of North Fairfield, Ohio was driving east in the 1500 block of Tiffin when she hit the back of a car driven by 63-year-old Debra Jenney of Findlay. Jenney was slowing down to turn into the AAA office.
Jenney and her passenger, 36-year-old Rachel Jenney, went to Blanchard Valley for treatment of minor injuries.
Officers cited Codeluppi for failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead.
10/30/18 – 6:47 A.M.
A two-car crash injured four people west of Findlay Monday afternoon. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reports the collision happened at the intersection of U.S. 224 and State Route 235 around 4:15 p.m.
15-year-old Travis Henry of Ottawa was driving south on Route 235 when he stopped at the intersection, and then pulled into the path of a car driven by 24-year-old Gary Harger of Findlay. Family members took Henry to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Hanco EMS took his passengers, 43-year-old Erica Endsley and 12-year-old Piper Henry to the hospital. A family member also took Harger to the hospital for treatment.
Deputies cited Henry for failure to yield from a stop sign.
10/30/18 – 5:26 A.M.
A traffic stop on County Road 140 led to two arrests Sunday night. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says deputies took 27-year-old Justin Stover of Belmore and 22-year-old Dominec Abbott of Haskins into custody after they allegedly found stolen guns and drugs in their car.
A deputy pulled Stover over for a headlight violation on Road 140, north of State Route 12, around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Stover admitted he had a gun inside his SUV. An investigation found that Stover’s concealed carry license had expired, and two stolen guns were in the vehicle.
The deputy also said he smelled the odor of raw marijuana. That led to a search that allegedly turned up 17 grams of marijuana and five grams of methamphetamine.
10/30/18 – 5:15 A.M.
Findlay High School students could have several new English and history elective classes to choose from next year. Teachers told the school board about plans for classes like world mythology, film and fiction, and historical thinking during their Monday meeting.
The board has to approve the classes before the school can add them to the curriculum.
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