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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Voters approve sales tax, income tax, school tax
Hancock County commissioners enjoyed a victory Tuesday night when a sales tax, the third proposed in the past four years, not only passed, but by a 60 percent margin.
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 School chief: Thank you!
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
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 Mayor says residents 'stepped up to the plate'
A Findlay income tax hike was approved by city voters Tuesday, preventing 18 firefighter layoffs and a fire station closure.
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 New Cory-Rawson school building wins voter approval
RAWSON -- Cory-Rawson School District voters resoundingly approved a tax increase Tuesday for construction of a new pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade building.
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 Ohio opens doors to casinos
By JULIE CARR SMYTH
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 Findlay Council incumbents re-elected
Two Republican incumbents held on to their Findlay City Council seats in Tuesday's election.
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 Dysinger, Pochard win new terms on Findlay school board
Findlay school board's incumbents both won re-election Tuesday, with Barbara Dysinger taking nearly half the vote.
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 Hancock County voters decide school board races
Contests for school board seats were decided Tuesday in the Arcadia, Cory-Rawson, Van Buren, Vanlue and Riverdale school districts.
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 Riverdale voters OK renewal levy
Riverdale School District voters renewed a 6.9-mill, five-year operating levy Tuesday.
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 Township, village levies approved
Villages and townships in Hancock County gave approval to six levy requests Tuesday, according to unofficial returns from the Hancock County Board of Elections.
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 Voters split on liquor options
One of Findlay's Walmart stores won voter approval Tuesday to sell wine and mixed beverages on Sundays. The other Walmart store did not.
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 Hancock County's townships elect trustees
Each of Hancock County's 17 townships elected two township trustees on Tuesday, and there were contested races in all but five of the townships.
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 Villages choose council members
Most incumbent village council members won re-election Tuesday in Hancock County races, according to unofficial returns from the Hancock County Board of Elections.
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 Putnam County tax issues approved
OTTAWA -- Putnam County voters approved both countywide tax issues in Tuesday's election.
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 Wyandot voters OK Council on Aging levy
UPPER SANDUSKY -- An additional 0.8-mill, five-year levy for Wyandot County Council on Aging was approved Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Wyandot County Board of Elections.
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 Steiner, three incumbents elected to Bluffton council
Newcomer David Steiner was the top vote-getter Tuesday in the race for Bluffton Village Council.
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 Two Patrick Henry school levies renewed
NAPOLEON -- Patrick Henry School District voters renewed two levies and elected two incumbents and one new member to the school board on Tuesday.
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 3 new NB school board members elected
NORTH BALTIMORE -- Two North Baltimore school board members were denied another term in office by voters Tuesday.
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 Hardin voters approve countywide levy
KENTON -- Hardin County voters on Tuesday night approved an additional 0.4-mill, 5-year countywide levy to keep the county's Ohio State University Extension office open.
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 Fostoria school bond issue denied
FOSTORIA -- A 2.76-mill, 28-year bond issue to pay for building and renovation projects for Fostoria City Schools was soundly defeated Tuesday.
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 Fostoria charter amendment defeated
FOSTORIA -- Fostoria's strong mayor format apparently will remain strong after being put to the test Tuesday.
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 Droll elected council president
By MARIAH MERCER
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 Hopewell-Loudon school issues defeated
TIFFIN -- Races for village council, school board and township trustee posts were decided throughout Seneca County on Tuesday.
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 Provisional votes not yet counted
Tuesday's vote totals in Hancock County will not be official until "provisional" votes are counted.
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 Findlay Council OKs Hunters Creek improvements
A flood-plagued Findlay neighborhood will be getting some relief in 2010 after City Council agreed Tuesday to help construct drainage pipes.
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 Nine people arrested in Fostoria drug raid
FOSTORIA -- Nine people were arrested at six residences during a drug raid conducted in Fostoria Tuesday morning.
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 Grand jury indicts city man on nine sex-related charges
A Findlay man was indicted on nine counts of sexual battery, all third-degree felonies, by a Hancock County grand jury on Tuesday.
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 Marathon profits down; production rises
By MARK WILLIAMS
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Mark wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
Snow, snow and more snow
“ We should all know by now, it's going to snow, but you know, people still want to go when we all know we better not go. ” Read More...
2/9/2010 2:47:48 PM
tim wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
Kyle....It's another story
“ This was definately a City of Findlay plow. Just wondering.... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 2:45:32 PM
A wrote in article "Sheriff reminds motorists of road level advisories":
Thank You!
“ I would like to thank all those involved in the city and county who are trying very hard to make the best of a bad storm. Yes,... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 2:36:10 PM
Understanding wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
snow
“ I don't think the woman who complained that "too much snow had been piled at the end of her street, blocking her view" was in th... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 2:28:17 PM
Kyle wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
To Tim
“ It's a very good possibility that a plow with it's blade up was not a City of Findlay plow. Many people have their own plows and... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 1:17:57 PM
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2/9/2010 12:42:55 PM
HLB wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
That's really sad...
“ You know, people are rude enough most of the time in this city and this last storm when random folks pulled together and I saw t... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 12:32:18 PM
rob wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
pile of snow
“ I cannot believe someone would call up and complain that a pile of snnow was blocking their view. What is this world coming to.... ” Read More...
2/9/2010 11:38:49 AM
tim wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":
put the blades down this time
“ Can someone please tell me why I see and saw several snowplows driving down streets that needed plowed with the blades up? ” Read More...
2/9/2010 10:39:25 AM
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To Debbie..
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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.