Construction begins next week on extensive upgrades to Lake Lumberjack, also known as Reservoir 3 in Fostoria.  Through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, a new boat ramp, boarding dock and parking lot will be built on the south side of the lake.  The nearly $120,000 cost of the work will initially be covered by the city with reimbursement by ODNR after the project is completed.

The 13 year old Fostoria boy who was arrested for bringing a BB gun onto the campus of Fostoria Junior/Senior High School Tuesday afternoon was charged with violating the Safe Schools Act.  The teen’s action caused the schools to issue alerts to parents of the situation while authorities searched for the boy.  After placing the boy in custody, officers collected an “authentic- looking” BB gun, which would have easily been mistaken for an actual firearm if the teen had tried to draw the weapon.

Four businesses are set to open at Tiffin Mall.  Sandy Fitschen, who works for mall management, said Stepping Stone Realty, Sarver Industries, Golf 101 and ASI are to open soon.  Sarver Industries has plans to open this summer and will offer laser engraving and 3D printing and serve as a virtual game center.  Golf 101 will open in August will have two high-definition golf simulators.  Always Safe Incorporated will hire and train sales people and technicians and offers security and surveillance for homes and businesses.

The Hancock County Opiate Task Force will hold a community medication collection from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.  The drop-off location will be at the Findlay Municipal Building parking lot.  Any expired, unused or unneeded medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, may be dropped off for proper disposal.  The collection is an opportunity to help reduce risk and the chance of dangerous medications getting into the hands of others.