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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Big solar energy farm to locate in Wyandot County
UPPER SANDUSKY -- The largest solar energy farm east of the Mississippi River will be constructed on 80 acres of county-owned property northwest of Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County and power company officials say.
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 Findlay's name atop new school in Africa
Findlay's name is traveling to Africa and the community is welcome to follow along. No need to pack a bag.
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 Series of projects help improve life in village
The old African proverb goes, "It takes a village to raise a child."
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 Change will come to Iran, UF prof says
The government of Iran will likely succeed in quashing protests in the short term, but in the long term change toward more freedoms is likely, a University of Findlay expert says.
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 Findlay motorcyclist killed in crash
BLOOMDALE -- A Findlay motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on Ohio 18 near Bloomdale, the State Highway Patrol said.
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 1 killed, 3 hurt in Seneca County crash
FOSTORIA -- An Upper Sandusky man was killed and three others injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 224 and Ohio 587, southeast of Fostoria in Seneca County's Loudon Township.
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 Fostorian sentenced for holdup
A Fostoria man was sentenced this week to four years in prison for the March robbery of a Circle K store on Lytle Street.
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 Carey festival set for Sunday
CAREY -- The Our Lady of Consolation School festival will be held Sunday with an auction, food, games and music.
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J wrote in article "Sheriff reminds motorists of road level advisories":
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“ Findlay is located in Hancock County..... Therefore, yes. If Hancock Co goes into a level 3 that includes Findlay.... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 9:17:27 AM
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“ Citizen, Is the City of Findlay in Hancock County? I believe the article ref all the cars stuck in the snow Barker specifically... ” Read More...
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Yvonne Hendricks wrote in article "Sheriff reminds motorists of road level advisories":
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“ Maybe if a Level 3 is called "before" the roads are impassable, those of us who's employers refuse to let us go before a level 3... ” Read More...
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Citizen wrote in article "Sheriff reminds motorists of road level advisories":
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“ If the sheriff issues a level 3 for Hancock County, does that include the city of Findlay? ” Read More...
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News Briefs D.C. trip delayed
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.

Crime Of The Week
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.