Hancock County commissioners voted to seek bids for the demolition of several buildings in the 200 block of North Main Street in downtown Findlay.  The commissioners have received permission to raze the buildings from the State Historical Preservation Office.  The buildings were once home to Miller’s Luncheonette, Star Pawn Shop  and the Sour Flower Trading Post pawn shop, which closed in October 2014…Demolition will be paid for through the county’s flood mitigation fund.

Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sihk) has signed a $2.6 billion capital budget bill that includes funding for public works, community and school projects over the next two years.  The budget signed into law on Tuesday provides $650 million for K-12 schools and $500 million for public works projects. The state Department of Rehabilitation and Correction received $150 million. Community projects received $160 million.  Projects to receive funding include the Family Learning Center in Fostoria, Terra Community College and the Seneca County Historical Museum.

Findlay City Police confirmed that 56 year old Randy L. Grose was found dead inside his Sherry Street residence around 2:35 a.m. Saturday.  The suspect in the case has been identified as 34 year old Joel M. Drain, of Findlay.  According to Findlay police, Drain fled from the Sherry Street home in Grose’s vehicle.  He eventually turned himself in to the Sidney Police Department, who notified Findlay police to check on Grose’s welfare.  An autopsy indicated strangulation as the cause of death…Drain had just been released from jail earlier this month following his arrest on an assault charge involving his father.
 

The annual Fostoria Clean-Up Day is this Saturday starting at 9am…Clean-up Day — which is part of the one percent tax towards “green city funds” — encourages residents of Fostoria to get outside and help clean up the community.  Participants will meet up on the front lawn of the city building.  Once everyone is gathered, volunteers will distribute gloves, bright orange bags and vibrant green T-shirts to clean-up day participants so they can easily be seen.  Participants are then free to roam wherever they please, whether that is around the city building, their own neighborhoods, or near the underpasses. 
 

Fostoria City Council approved an agreement between the city and the Regional Income Tax Agency for the purpose of collecting any back taxes owed to Fostoria.  Contracting with the agency would cost the city approximately $120,000 per year.  Also at the meeting, council adopted legislation establishing new requirements for mobile homes located in residential neighborhoods.  Under the new law, any manufactured home placed in a residential area must be built to resemble that of a conventional or “stick built” home. 

The Bowling Green Downtown Farmers Market opens today.  The market is now in its sixth year at the corner of Clough and Main streets.  Hours are 4-7pm, rain or shine.  Produce, flowers, plants, crafts, food and live music will be available.  The market will have a full 22 week schedule running every Wednesday through October 12.