A fire at Fostoria’s Nye Trailer Park on North Countyline Street on Saturday destroyed one mobile home and damaged four others.  Three homes were minimally damaged and residents were able to return to their dwellings, however, a fourth home sustained “moderate fire damage” and became unfit for occupancy.  No injuries were reported and the fires remain under investigation.

A federal judge has thrown out most of the claims in a lawsuit challenging the state's 2013 decision to use $930 million in Ohio Turnpike tolls to fund non-turnpike highway and construction projects. Northeast Ohio Media Group reports the judge's ruling says money from the Ohio Turnpike Commission benefits turnpike users, even if it is not used for maintenance of the turnpike itself.

Everyone’s favorite local potato chip is getting its own retail store.  Ballreich’s will be opening Granny Ballreich’s in the founder’s original home on Ohio Avenue Tiffin.  The store will feature Ballreich’s products along with other merchandise, including Ohio made potato themed items.  The new store will open at 9 a.m. September 10 with grand opening events.

The next Fostoria Farmers’ Market will be from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. this Saturday at the former downtown KeyBank on Tiffin Street.  The theme is “Art at the Market,” and will feature local and area.  The Fostoria Community Arts Council and Wood County Park District will provide activities for children.  Fresh produce and other great items will be sold, too.