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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Starn leads tight race for judge
Two Findlay attorneys, one with nine years experience as a magistrate, the other with 24 years as an assistant city law director, appear headed toward a recount in the race for a Findlay Municipal Court judgeship.
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 What are provisional votes?
Provisional votes could change the outcome of the Findlay Municipal Court judge race, where just 16 votes separate Jonathan Starn from Don Rasmussen.
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 Hancock voters extend BVC levy
Hancock County voters on Tuesday renewed a 2.5-mill levy for Blanchard Valley Center, a county institution for the developmentally disabled.
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 L-B voters approve new tax
Voters in the Liberty-Benton School District passed two levies Tuesday, one a renewal and the other providing new millage. Both are needed to pull the district out of a financial emergency, according to school officials.
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 Carey voters reject new school
CAREY — Carey School District voters Tuesday trounced a request for three taxes for construction and maintenance of a pre-kindergarten through senior high school building.
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 NB school vote too close to call
NORTH BALTIMORE — A ballot issue to build a new high school/middle school at North Baltimore failed by only four votes Tuesday, and the final outcome is not yet known.
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 Council members give up health insurance benefits
Flanked by Findlay Police Department personnel with picket signs, and some other city workers whose jobs could be eliminated Friday, City Council members on Tuesday voted to give up their city health insurance benefits to save money.
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 Vanlue voters OK 10-year levy
VANLUE — The Vanlue School District won voter approval of an emergency levy on Tuesday which will help keep the district operating for at least the next 10 years.
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 Arcadia renews income tax, levy
ARCADIA — An income tax was renewed Tuesday by Arcadia School District voters, who also gave a passing grade to a 4.2-mill renewal levy.
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 School income tax renewed by voters
McComb School District residents Tuesday voted to renew a 0.5 percent income tax for another five years to support the schools.
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 Six-mill renewal levy OK'd
VAN BUREN — Van Buren Schools were handed a solid win Tuesday, with a 6-mill renewal levy passing with 63 percent of the vote.
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 4 incumbents move on in council races
FOSTORIA — The three incumbents are among six Fostoria City Council at-large candidates who will move on to the November election, as a result of nonpartisan voting in Tuesday's election.
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 Voters OK school operating levy
FOSTORIA — Fostoria school officials say they will work to improve student achievement and test scores following voter approval of a 7.55-mill, five-year operating levy by 23 votes Tuesday.
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 Voters approve Mohawk tax renewal, deny new income tax
TIFFIN — Voters in the Mohawk School District on Tuesday renewed a 1 percent, five-year income tax, with 879 votes in favor and 652 votes against.
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 School operating levy renewed
BLUFFTON — The electorate in the Bluffton School District on Tuesday resoundingly renewed a 3.44-mill operating levy for five years, according to unofficial results.
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 Holgate voters pass renewal levy
HOLGATE — Holgate School District voters on Tuesday approved a five-year renewal levy for permanent improvements.
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 Routson files to run for 3rd Ward seat in November
James Routson has filed to run as an independent candidate against K.C. Collette for the 3rd Ward seat on Findlay City Council in the November general election.
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 Health Department levy approved
UPPER SANDUSKY — Wyandot County residents Tuesday approved a 0.7-mill, five-year replacement levy for public health.
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 Voter turnout less than 20 percent
Less than 20 percent of registered voters in Hancock County cast ballots in this year's primary election, far less than during the 2008 presidential primary when voter turnout was 40 percent.
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 Seven indicted by Hancock grand jury
A Findlay man who police say walked away from Wal-Mart last month without paying for a six-pack of beer and a quart of motor oil was indicted Tuesday by Hancock County grand jury.
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 Proposed charter change may be before council soon
FOSTORIA — Fostoria City Council is moving forward with placing a charter amendment before the voters in November to implement a city manager form of government.
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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.