Jerrod Hartman’s request to travel out of state for business while his murder case is pending was denied by Judge Joseph Niewmeyer.  Hartman, 25, of Findlay, is charged with an unclassified felony of murder and a second-degree felony charge of endangering children after the 2013, death of his son, James Hartman.  In February 2014, Niemeyer also ruled against Jerrod Hartman leaving the state for business trips while his murder case is pending.

A Lucas County judge has issued a temporary injunction that allows Toledo to continue to use cameras to cite drivers for speeding or running red lights.  Dayton said it would continue to use traffic cameras for enforcement, based on the ruling, too.  Dayton, Columbus, Akron and Springfield, along with Toledo have challenged the new law that requires a police officer’s presences when photo enforcement is used.

Western Avenue between Sandusky and Lima Streets will be closed to southbound traffic this week.  The street will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am to 6pm for curb replacement.  The City of Findlay Engineering Department says drivers can expect other delays for the next few weeks on the street.

 Authorities are searching for two men who held up three people outside the Seneca County Commission on Aging last night.  Detective Sargent Kevin Reinbolt of the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office said three employees were leaving the building after bingo when two men brandished a gun and demanded money.  About $1,100 was taken.  Both men wore bandanas and are believe to be white with one man being described as between six foot two and six foot three.  Law enforcement was investigating two suspects, but no arrests had been made.

Al Smith Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram in Bowling Green lost thousands of dollars after thieves stole tires and rims off several cars on Sunday morning.  Seven cars were found on blocks with the tires and rims gone.  The thieves stole 28 tires and rims at an estimated cost is somewhere around $25,000.
 

The Ohio Department of Medicaid said it committed an error last week when it sent letters to about 4,200 doctors, home-care workers and other Medicaid providers notifying them that they were being kicked out of the Medicaid program.  A coding mistake made on Wednesday during a routine system update led to the improper notifications.