According to a report released by the Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio, Hancock County residents are among the healthiest in the area.  Other good news is that fewer youth in the county are drinking and misusing prescription drugs.  However, the opposite is true of adults.

Fostoria police officer Justin W. Kiser, who was charged with drunk driving earlier this year, was found guilty on a reduced charge of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.  Kiser was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 23 of those days suspended upon compliance with the conditions of his one-year, non-reporting probation.  He was also ordered to complete and pay for a driver intervention program by July 29.

Trustees from both Liberty and Eagle townships in Hancock County brought a list of concerns about the proposed 9.4-mile diversion channel to the Hancock County commissioners yesterday.  Concerns about bridges, damage to township roads during construction, contaminated water and township flooding by diversion channel breaches.  The final request was for the commissioners to put the entire project to a vote before moving ahead.

North Baltimore teachers and administrators have agreed to a new contract.  The first year of the contract will give teachers a 2.5 percent pay hike, followed by a 2.25 percent increase the following year.  The third year will grant teachers another 2.25 percent raise, but that number is

North Baltimore teachers and administrators have agreed to a new contract.  The first year of the contract will give teachers a 2.5 percent pay hike, followed by a 2.25 percent increase the following year.  The third year will grant teachers another 2.25 percent raise, but that number is contingent on an assessment by the Ohio Department of Education of the district’s five-year financial forecast.

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has been announced as lead donor of the Fields for All – Miracle Field and Miracle Playground project, which will be named the Blanchard Valley Health System Miracle Park in its honor….The new Blanchard Valley Health System Miracle Park is an inclusive facility that will allow individuals with disabilities the opportunity to play regardless of ability. The new park, which is located at the Marathon Diamonds, will include:  Miracle Field, a custom baseball field with a cushioned, rubberized surface that allows players with disabilities to experience the game of baseball and Miracle Playground the will provide individuals who are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged the opportunity to enjoy a playground with sensory-stimulating activities, an extensive ramping system and many more features for family and friends to enjoy.  Opening day of the park is scheduled for Aug. 20, 2016.