US Representative Jim Jordan was in Fostoria yesterday as a guest of the Fostoria Rotary. Jordan spoke to the organization about the good and the bad in Washington. The bad centered on recent Supreme Court rulings, the policy change with Cuba, the Iranian nuclear deal, Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis and Planned Parenthood. Jordan pointed out the good with two issues he is personally working on: the end of “corporate welfare” and the impeachment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
Hearthside Food Solutions, in McComb, faces over $52,000 in proposed federal fines in connection with an employee losing part of a finger last April. The has until Oct. 13 to contest the allegations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A lack of adequate safeguards on a dough-cutting machine cost a 55-year-old worker part of his right middle finger while he was unjamming the machine.
A proposal to legalize marijuana in the state has drawn support from the American Civil Liberties Union and opposition from a major law enforcement group. The organizations are among the latest to announce their positions on the ballot initiative, known as Issue 3 in the November 3rd election. Early voting begins on October 6th.
It’s Oktoberfest in downtown Findlay this Saturday. Celebrate German heritage in Hancock County with German music, food and libations, Polka dancing and kids activities. A Volkswagen car show, brat eating and other contests, the Oktoberfest Pageant will happen, as well as, several beer endurance contests. It’s from 2 to 10.
Kevin L. Brooks Sr. pleaded guilty in Hancock County Common Pleas Court to three first-degree misdemeanor charges of attempted drug trafficking. The charges were reduced from three fifth-degree felony charges but could carry more jail time. Each charge carries up to 180 days of jail time. Brooks could also face up to five years of probation…Brooks was caught selling less than the bulk amount of alprazolam, a generic version of Xanax, with his wife Cheri Brooks and her son Scottie E. Emmons.
The Tiffin/Seneca County joint justice center is closer to becoming a reality after Tiffin City Council voted Tuesday to approve the cooperative agreement and joint use, management and lease agreement with Seneca County for the facility. The City also approved the contract with Quandel Construction Group Inc. to act as owners' representative for the project. The joint use, management and lease agreement governing the building's use and maintenance is a 50-year contract between the city and the county, with automatic renewals every five years after. Seneca County commissioners are to discuss the agreements in their meeting today.
The Portage Quarry Recreation Club closed its doors this month after 37 years. The site was a popular site for scuba divers. Jim Palmer Excavating purchased the property five years ago, but let the dive shop continue its lease. The company is planning to move onto the site and reportedly already has started putting clean hard fill into the former limestone quarry.
Pope Francis will end his visit to Cuba today with a Mass at the country's most revered shrine and a pep talk with families before flying north to Washington for the start of his U.S. tour….The pope touches down in the US this afternoon at Andres Air Force Base near Washington…President Obama, the first lady and
The Portage Quarry Recreation Club closed its doors this month after 37 years. The site was a popular site for scuba divers. Jim Palmer Excavating purchased the property five years ago, but let the dive shop continue its lease. The company is planning to move onto the site and reportedly already has started putting clean hard fill into the former limestone quarry.
The Findlay AirExpo is this Saturday at the Findlay Airport. The CAF Redtail Squadron “Rise Above” Exhibit that tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen is featured. A P-51 Mustang Flight Demo will take place, along with helicopter and airplane rides. The free event is from 8a – 5p.
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