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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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The following incidents were reported to the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office:

Police Department

An unlawful entry was reported Sunday at 1605 Park St.

A male was arrested Monday for shoplifting Loreal makeup from Kroger, 1996 Tiffin Ave.

A Main Street man said Monday he had received a $3,000 check from Russia, which later proved to be bogus, and he then made a money transfer to the source of the check.

A Findlay woman said Monday an unauthorized charge was made on her bank account after she purchased weight loss pills.

A hit-skip traffic crash occurred Monday in the 2800 block of North Main Street.

A cell phone was stolen near a basketball court at the YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St., on Monday.

A woman was caught shoplifting diapers, baby food and other items Monday at the Trenton Avenue Wal-Mart.

Police were summoned Monday to a melee in a parking lot at 316 Emma Ave.

A Glen Haven male was incarcerated for domestic violence after assaulting his girlfriend Tuesday.

A woman was charged with trespassing in a motor vehicle Tuesday at Spearman Auto, 531 W. Trenton Ave.

Sheriff's Office

A Fostoria man was cited for failing to control his Jeep, which struck a traffic sign Feb. 11 on Ohio 12, west of Washington Township 254.

Domestic disturbances were reported recently at homes on Jackson Road in Benton Ridge, and Driftwood Drive.

Two males reportedly were selling electronics from the back of a Chevy Blazer on Monday in a parking lot at 11471 Ohio 613.

A laptop computer, owned by the McComb Fire Department, was swiped from a Ford Explorer at 2829 Pleasant Township 97 on Feb. 9.

Anyone with information about a crime can call Findlay/Hancock County Crimestoppers

between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 419-425-TIPS, or visit the Web at www.

HancockCrimeStoppers.org.

Callers may remain anonymous.

Courthouse

Marriage Licenses

Philip J. Aretz, 1300 W. Sandusky St., U.S. Army, to Rachael Ann Adams, 1300 W. Sandusky St., hair stylist.

Justin T. Brown, 1123 Brenda Court, laborer, to Nicole C. Sherman, 1123 Brenda Court, laborer.

Real Estate Transfers

Shree Subh Lakshmi LLC, Rajendra B. and Dakshaben R. Patel to IB Property Holdings, 855 Ohio 103, Bluffton.

Relocation Properties Management to Thomas P. Bonner, 931 Edgehill Road, Findlay, $161,500.

Joshua T. and Christine P. Kinard to James A. and Heidi L. Hartz, 532 Sutton Place, Findlay, $170,000.

Douglas E. Rider to Douglas E. and Sharon M. Rider, 124 E. Perrin Ave., McComb.

Carol L. and Daniel G. Thompson, Linda and Lewis A. Hammond III to SKDDH Properties, Ohio 235, 80 acres, Bluffton, $240,000.

Brynne L. Garman to Damin C. Oman, 131 N. Cumberland Ave., Arlington, $38,770.

Property Asset Management to Susan V. Warsop, 420 W. North St., Fostoria, $17,500.

Carolyn M. and Richard C. Karg to Blake A. Lemley and Morgan R. Baker, 414 W. Ridge Drive, Fostoria, $147,500.

Hancock County sheriff and Douglas C. Tuttle to Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association, 112 W. North St., Vanlue, $13,334.

No money changes hands in some real estate transfers between family members, in some bank repossessions, and in some other transfers.

Fire Calls

Monday

12:33 p.m., 2500 Tiffin Ave., hazardous condition.

8:51 p.m., 2000 Tiffin Ave., EMS call.

9:25 p.m., 510 W. Main Cross St., EMS call.

11:30 p.m., 2000 S. Main St., vehicle accident.

Tuesday

5:23 a.m., 224 Monroe Ave., EMS call.

11:07 a.m., 865 Fox Run Road, medical assist.

4:02 p.m., 1020½ Putnam St., EMS call.
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A trip to Washington, D.C. that Findlay and Ottawa officials were planning to make this week has been postponed because of the inclement weather.

Findlay Mayor Pete Sehnert said officials have rescheduled the trip for Feb. 23 to meet with a lobbying group and congressional representatives regarding federal spending on flood control projects.

Fostoria requires clearing sidewalks
FOSTORIA -- Fostoria residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours of a storm, according to police Capt. Patrick Brooks.

The city code covers residential owners or tenants, and business owners of properties which abut a sidewalk.

An offense is a minor misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $100. Each day constitutes a separate offense.

Library in Forest reschedules event
FOREST -- Because of the expected inclement weather, the Forest-Jackson Public Library has rescheduled its Valentine luncheon planned for Thursday to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18.

Reservations are required. Anyone with questions can call the library at 419-273-2400.

Disc golf tourney set for Saturday
The Ray Heverling Charity Ice Bowl Tournament has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverbend Recreation Area, off Ohio 568 east of Findlay.

Registration begins at noon.

The tournament was canceled last Saturday because of a snowstorm.

The Disc Golf Community Association, in cooperation with the Hancock Park District, sponsors the event. Proceeds go to the Family Center of Findlay-Hancock County.

For more information contact Nathan Buck at p_nate@thecatalystcc.com or 419-306-7405. Entry fee is $20. Additional donations are accepted.

Housing Authority meeting postponed
Because of an expected winter storm this week, the Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority has canceled its regular board meeting scheduled for Thursday. It will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Family Center.

Fostoria library to close Monday
FOSTORIA -- Kaubisch Memorial Public Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day.

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Findlay/Hancock County Crime Stoppers is looking for information about a break-in at the Arlington Pharmacy, 200 Main St., at 12:51 a.m. Dec. 28.

A glass pane in the front door of the business was shattered, and entry was made. Once inside, the perpetrators took prescription medications and fled on foot.

Two white males were seen running from the business. The males were possibly in their late teens to early 20s, and possibly entered a vehicle.

People with information about this or any other crime that would lead to an arrest or indictment will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers can be called weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 419-425-TIPS or 419-425-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

The Web site is www.hancockcrimestoppers.org.