Fostoria Police Officer Justin Kiser returned to work Monday for the first time since his drunk driving arrest earlier this month.  Kiser has been on administrative duty while he appeals a driver’s license suspension.  He was arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Feb. 6 for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated.  Kiser was not on duty at the time of the traffic stop and was driving his personal vehicle.
 

Leaders of area sports organizations met with Findlay officials Monday evening for a “recreation summit” during which some of the wants and needs of different groups were discussed.   According to Findlay Safety-Service Director Paul Schmelzer there is a strong desire for a second sheet of ice at The Cube, as well as an indoor facility.  Other smaller projects discussed were electricity to the dugouts at the Diamonds and fencing around soccer fields.

A 78 year old man of Hopewell Township in Seneca County was found dead behind his residence yesterday afternoon.  A neighbor found Robert Overholt dead not far from a brush pile that Overholt was intending to burn.  The death was under investigation Monday afternoon with preliminary evidence indicating it was not foul play.

On Monday, the Diocese of Toledo announced the steps being make to address its financial challenges, including a projected $1.3 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year.  The measures, approved by Bishop Daniel E. Thomas as part of an ongoing comprehensive review of operations, include a 20 percent reduction in expenses at the administrative offices of the Diocese, the ceasing of the Catholic Chronicle newspaper and website, and the elimination of the diocesan-produced televised Sunday Catholic Mass.  In a press release about the changes, the diocese says the steps will sharply reduce the expected deficit, provide better stewardship for operations, and help ensure improved financial health for the Diocese. 

Firehouse Subs has given The Findlay Fire Department a grant of nearly $4000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.  The grant will go toward the fire department’s carbon monoxide detector giveaway program.  The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards millions of dollars to public safety organizations for life saving equipment through a competitive application and review process.