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Saturday, May 17, 2008


New: Judge finds sex offender law unconstitutional
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A state law that requires increasing the length of time convicted sex offenders must register with police is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
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New: State Senator stops in Findlay in middle of 160-mile bike ride
The weekend is a wonderful time for a bike ride, but State Senator Teresa Fedor decided it was a also a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness for healthy living. And she put her pedal where her mouth was, biking all the way from Toledo to Columbus, including a stop in Findlay.
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Fearing ash borers? Know your enemy
Findlay Forester Cathy Smith has been getting calls from homeowners worried they may have the dreaded emerald ash borer in their trees. There's just one problem — some don't have any ash trees.
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Local juvenile court's caseload drops again
The caseload in Hancock County Juvenile Court dropped again in 2007, with the number of delinquency, traffic and unruly cases down 15 percent from 2006 levels.
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Weekend: Riverside Landing boat rentals open for 2008 season
Hancock Park District's Riverside Landing Boat Rental Concession will open for the 2008 season on Sunday.
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Weekend: First Presbyterian Church to host Old Mill Stream Ringers
FOSTORIA — The First Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Fremont St., Fostoria, will host a concert by The Old Mill Stream Ringers at 3 p.m. Sunday as part of the church's concert series.
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Weekend column: Appreciate your mother all year
By JAIME MALLOY
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Weekend: In control and making hitters look foolish
BLOOMDALE — Brittany Dauterman has trouble standing still without shifting her weight from side to side.
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Weekend: Sports notes and happenings
YATES WINS AWARD: Arlington baseball coach Tom Yates has been selected as Ohio's honoree as a NFHS Coaches Association Coach of the Year in baseball. Holgate's Paul Wayne earned the state's boys basketball award.
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Weekend doctor
By DR. WILLIAM H. KOSE
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concerned
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Robbery
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News Briefs Work scheduled on Findlay streets
Findlay's Main Street, northbound, will be reduced at times to one lane between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for waterline connection.

Main Street will not be accessible from East Lincoln Street. Lincoln Street will be closed to through traffic from South Main Street to South Blanchard Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for continued improvement work. Access to local businesses and residents only will be maintained.


Recount planned in trustee's race
OTTAWA -- After certifying election results on Wednesday, the Putnam County Board of Elections has announced a recount will be required for the Union Township trustee race, according to Deputy Director Shelly Burkhart.

The recount will be completed on Wednesday at the county elections board office, 336 E. Main Street, Ottawa.

Incumbent Daniel R. Ellerbrock has secured his position on the board, earning 685 votes. However the remaining trustee spot will require a recount as Gery P. Wurth earned 598 votes and Mark J. Kahle collected 601 votes, according to official results.

An automatic recount is necessary if the margin is within one-half of 1 percent of total votes cast, according to state law.


Road to be closed
Forest Lake Drive, between Marion Township 237 and Indian Lake Drive/Forest Lane, will be closed today for a pipe installation.

The road is expected to open by 5 p.m., weather permitting.

Motorists are advised to use Township 242.