Twenty two year old Jarrod R. Pfeiffer of Tiffin was sentenced to three years in prison for setting a fire at the Tiffin Wal-Mart on September 5, 2014.  Pfeiffer set fire to a sporting goods display by using a 6-volt battery, a metal hook and paper.  The fire caused smoke damage throughout the store and fire damage to the immediate area. It was nearly three weeks before the store returned to normal operation.

Arcadia Schools has announced the selection of a new high school principal.  Bill Dobbins, who is currently principal at Hopewell-Loudon High School was given a two-year contract.  Dobbins is set to begin on August 1.

The North Central Ohio Regional Council of Governments has agreed to work with Seneca County and the city of Tiffin as project management of the joint justice center.  Tiffin City Council and Seneca County commissioners must discuss the agreement before a final decision is made.  Seneca County Commissioner Fred Zoeller said if the city and county agree to hire the council of governments, it would function as a facilitator and hire an outside project manager for the joint justice center.

Trustees for both Eagle and Liberty townships say they oppose the Army Corps of Engineer’s plan to build a diversion channel through their backyards as part of the flood-control plan for the Blanchard River.  The proposed 9.4-mile long Eagle Creek diversion channel will begin in Eagle Township and connect with the Blanchard River in Liberty Township.  Trustees are concerned about the plan to cut off roads that would cause difficulties for emergency vehicles.
 

Fostoria Junior/Senior High School Chamber Choir received top honors at Cedar Point’s Music in the Parks Festival.  The 30 member group took first place in the competition by performing Ezekiel at the Wheel and Masquerade from Phantom of the Opera.  Choral Director Betsy Bellavia does not plan on returning to the competition next year.  Bellavia is stepping down as director to pursue a Master’s degree at Bowling Green State University full-time.

Bowling Green Police Chief Brad Conner is planning to retire from the Police Division next month.  Connor will be moving on to work with a private entity.  He has been with the city of Bowling Green for over 34 years.  Deputy Chief Tony Hetrick will be appointed as acting chief in the interim.  Hetrick served in that capacity earlier this year while Conner was recovering from surgery.

Ohio General Assembly members hold a joint session today to honor Ohio military members who have died in combat since the 9/11 attacks.  Lawmakers will posthumously award the state's Military Medal of Distinction to service members ahead of Memorial Day on Monday.