The City of Fostoria will hold testing next month to establish an eligibility list for prospective firefighters.  The test will be comprised of a physical agility test, written exam and an oral interview.  17 individuals have requested application packets.  In addition to the physical requirements, applicants must be certified paramedics and must be 41 years of age or younger.

21 year old Christopher D. Lemon is the second man to be charged with aggravated burglary following an incident at a Chateau Court residence in Findlay Wednesday morning.  19 year old Shawn Hobbs of Findlay, was charged with aggravated burglary in connection with the same incident.  Both men are being held in the Hancock County Justice Center.

Comcast is abandoning its $45.2 billion purchase of Time Warner Cable.  The company is citing pushback from federal regulators.  The purchase would have put Comcast in control of about 30 percent of television and 55 percent of broadband subscribers.  Time Warner Cable is the predominant broadband provider in Northwest Ohio.
 

Cincinnati Reds reliever Kevin Gregg did it again.  Gregg pitched like a cinder block and gave up the go ahead run in the Reds 4-2 lost to the Milwaukee Brewers.  The Reds return to Cincinnati to take on the Scrubs.  Mike Leake throws for the good guys.  First pitch is 7:10 on Mix 96.7 WBVI

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  The rating is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey patients have the option of completing after discharge.  Surveys measured patients’ perspectives of hospital care including, staff and medical professional communication with patients, staff and medical professional responsiveness, cleanliness and comfort of the environment, and patient preparation for post-hospital settings.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine release recommendations based on findings of a task force looking into police and community relations.  It was recommended that Ohio increase the amount of basic and advanced training and reduce the number of police academies.  Also, all potential police officer candidates should have a high school degree and undergo a drug screening, psychological evaluation and polygraphs.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says Pete Rose will play some role during this summer's All-Star Game in Cincinnati. Manfred says he has not determined a timetable to decide on Rose's application to end his lifetime ban from baseball. The ban started in 1989 following an investigation Rose bet on the Reds to win while he was managing the team.

Fostoria Junior/Senior High School will be hosting the Fine Arts Festival this Sunday.  Artwork from Fostoria City School K-12 students will be on display.  Patrons will be able to see different kinds of artwork, such as self-portraits, drawings, sketches, paintings and ceramics.  The event goes from 1-4pm.

The City of Findlay and Hancock County Commissioners have announced the state of the city and county addresses will be held Tuesday, April 28.  Findlay Mayor Lydia Mahalik and all Hancock County Commissioners will provide an update and forecast on their respective jurisdictions.  The free public event will take place at Ritz Auditorium at the University of Findlay at 6pm.