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.
17 Comments (2 pages)
Latest comments listed first.Its funny how everyone likes to ride the coat tails in the good years! I suggest you sign a union card.
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The real issue that we have to ask ourselves is "Why do we choose to live in Findlay or Hancock County? Most would say because it is a clean, safe comunity with a good employment base. The area has good schools, nice parks and civic activities for all ages, and low taxes. These are some attractive qualities for a small community that attract business and people to Findlay. Loss of any of these assets are a loss to the community attraction, and potentially a loss to business and employment creating a snowball effect. Even the perception of a struggling community looses its appeal to new business and employment.
The people that love this community and all that it has to offer need to step up and support these tax issues, we have all been riding on a good deal for a long time. For those that don't want to support it maybe you should check out Tiffin (oops 1.75% cit), or Fostoria (oops 2.0% cit). My biggest disapointment is the 3 year 1.25% is only a patch. Should have been 1.5% permanent.
Doug, are you prepared to pay your home insurance when it INCREASES because of the firefighter layoffs/closing of station 4? If Issue 5 does not pass, homeowner's insurance is going to shoot through the roof. What you will pay in insurance each period will be FAR more than what you would've paid for as far as the income tax increase is concerned. If Issue 5 does not pass, all properties will have to pay higher insurance because the city will be understaffed when it comes to public safety forces.
I completely agree with Concerned Citizen. Save our city and VOTE YES on all local issues, but get the morons out of office.
These new tax dollars are going to support flood mitigation, Cube functions, WORC functions, maintenance of the parks, firefighter RAISES, and if there is anything left over, maybe other city departments. Be careful on how you vote and who you trust!