Fostoria City Council’s Law and Ordinance Committee has proposed an ordinance that will prohibit all parking on the north sides of Jackson Street, between Main and Countyline streets, and Center Street, between Countyline and Vine streets.  The move is in response to citizens’ concerns about congestion from parking on both sides of Jackson Street.  The legislation is expected to go before council at either one of the next two regular meetings.
 

City of Tiffin and Seneca County officials have agreed the proposed joint justice center should have a cupola and a storage mezzanine for documents, files and evidence.  The cupola will cost about $325,000 and give the building an iconic look.  Additionally, the city’s portion of the cost for the new joint justice center will be capped at $3 million.

Residents of the North Baltimore School District will be given an opportunity, and encouraged, to spend more time with family members this weekend.  From Friday through Sunday, school work and other activities will not be scheduled during a “Homework Hero” time span.  The school district will be “shut down” from Friday after school through Sunday.  Homework, sports and various practices will not be scheduled.  And there will be no tests scheduled for Monday in all grades.  According to school officials, the purpose of Homework Hero is to provide families more time to communicate, spend quality time and have fun.

Tiffin City Council agreed to join Seneca County and several area villages to participate in an application for a $500,000 Local Government Safety Capital Grant.  The grant is to partially fund a $1 million fiber-optic network to connect computer systems used by government, police, fire and emergency rescue services countywide.  The remaining $500,000 is to be provided by a 10-year, zero-percent interest loan.