New Riegel Schools will be seeking the assistance of counsel to file legal action against parties responsible for building defects.  The school will also file against the state of Ohio to participate in the repairs.  Water damage has been found since the school was built in 2003…

Independent candidate Jeffery Simon has filed petitions to run for the office of Findlay mayor.  Simon ran as an independent for mayor in 1999.  Simon is the only challenger to incumbent Mayor Lydia Mihalik.  The filing deadline for independent candidates is May 4.

The Ohio State Board of Education voted to eliminate the 5 of 8 rule which requires a minimum number of school nurses, librarians, counselors, social workers, and art and physical education teachers.  The board says the move will give local districts flexibility in hiring and spending decisions to better serve students.  Critics and parents are concerned that districts with financial limitations will either look at eliminating those positions first, or won't have them at all.  Going forward, local school boards will make the call on whether these positions stay.

The Carey school board is considering increasing the size of its new school building by four classrooms.  Architects and contractors will design the addition and provide cost estimates.  The new school will be located at South Vance Street and will house pre-kindergarten through senior high students.  Constructions is expected to be completed in mid-2016.
 

A bill that would move the date of the Ohio primary election back a week next year is getting its first committee hearing this morning.  The bill would move the primary election to March 15^th.  State Republicans want the change to avoid being penalized under new GOP national rules aimed at shortening the party presidential nominating presence.

An Ohio Senate committee has approved an amended Senate bill to allow cities with populations from 35,000 to 50,000 to create an area where people could legally walk outside with open containers of alcohol.  Two outdoor refreshment areas would be allowed in cities of 50,000 or more.  The Senate bill could be voted on by the full Senate this week.

The Cleveland Browns unveiled their new uniforms.  The uniforms include “BROWNS” written on the pants, and “CLEVELAND” across the front of the jersey.  Also, the words “Dawg Pound” — a nod to the team’s rowdy fans — are stitched on the inside of the jersey’s collar.  The Browns will be able to mix and match colors for a possible nine color combinations…

Kona Ice Findlay is helping to ease the pain of tax filing day! Kona Ice will hand out free cups of tropical shaved ice from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of the Great Scot Supermarket, 301 W. Main Cross St., Findlay.