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FOSTORIA City Council Clerk Shows Up to Meeting in What Looks Like Severe Pain

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Whatever Fostoria City Council was passing tonight must have…
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BREAKING | Hancock County Families Raise Alarms Over Child Welfare System

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Two Hancock County women say the local child welfare and juvenile…
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BREAKING | Fremont Police & Sandusky County Sheriff Continue Intimidation & Harassment of DAP Josh Mundy

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FREMONT | Dad's Against Predators founder Josh Mundy alleges…
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Police lights during officer-involved shooting investigation in Fostoria.

BREAKING | High Speed chase ends with Officer Involved Shooting in Seneca County near Bellevue.

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BELLEVUE, OH| A High Speed chase on Sunday March…
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DEVELOPING | Findlay fast-tracks cannabis tax rules

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Mar 10, 2026 7:00 AM FINDLAY — Findlay City Council swiftly…
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RAW MOB FOOTAGE: Pedophile Exposed – Ron Callahan allegedly came to meet a 14 year old boy and escorted by mob in Fremont

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BREAKING | Elementary Principle Jeff Turner Covered Up Alleged Sexual Assault Rootsown, OH

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Rootstown, Ohio – March 4, 2026 A family in the Rootstown…
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TIFFIN | Selective Media Access Leads to “Making Big Bucks” Off Seneca County, Ohio

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So last night, I was up until about 4 o’clock in the morning,…
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José Pizarro’s recipe for roast carrot, saffron and chickpea stew with spinach

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A fuss-free, comforting supper to see you through the last days…
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Bowling Green Man, 29, Indicted on Four Felony Sex-Related Charges in Wood County

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A Bowling Green man is facing four felony charges in Wood County…
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Jean W. Longacre, 101, of Fostoria, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria, Ohio.

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Today's Obituary: Jean W. Longacre, 101, of Fostoria,…
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Judy K Russell, 85, of Fostoria Ohio passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

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Today's Obituary:Judy K Russell, 85, of Fostoria Ohio passed…
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Downtown Tiffin Third Thursdays Return in April, Seeking Countywide Business Participation

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Downtown Tiffin’s popular Third Thursday events are…
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FOSTORIA | Unequal treatment of properties and public mains – Proposal to City Council

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Sara DeHaven, a Fostoria real estate broker and law student,…
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Findlay Man Arrested After Seven-Hour Armed Standoff With Police

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Findlay police arrested a 52-year-old man early Saturday after…
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FOSTORIA | DeHaven Urges Fostoria to Scrap Lead‑Line Ordinance, Warns of Hidden Costs for Homeowners

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Ohio’s Cannabis Shake‑Up: What March’s New Law Means for Consumers

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Ohio’s legal cannabis landscape shifts again in March 2026,…
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JUST IN!- Pres. of Goddard, Murphy & Co. Slams Fostoria City Council With Proposal-Urging Ordinance 1357.07 to be Withdrawn

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[Ai Analysis of Proposal] Sara DeHaven, a Fostoria real…
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DEVELOPING: Owner of Power Up Fostoria Allegedly Threatens FFP With Blackmail/Slander

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FOSTORIA Community Invests in Women’s Empowerment While Men’s Support and Advocacy Remain Overlooked

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Families Pack Fostoria Elementary for Parent Lighthouse Team’s Annual Kiss Dance

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The Fostoria Elementary Parent Lighthouse Team…
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Barry R. Hickle, 73, of Findlay, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio.

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Today's Obituary: Barry R. Hickle, 73, of Findlay,…
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Trump Vows 10% Global Tariff by Executive Order After Supreme Court Defeat

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President Donald Trump said Friday he will…
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BREAKING | Online Group Exposes Alleged Online Predator, Teacher Fired on Feb 11th for “undisclosed reasons” until now

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Findlay School Pickup Lines

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Dear Editor, I’m not going to formally write an email…
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DEVELOPING STORY: Is an organized ‘Crackdown on Crime’ occurring in Fostoria & Tiffin, Ohio?

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FOSTORIA appears to be in the middle of a quiet but determined…
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FINDLAY | Clear majority on Facebook opposes Target opening in Findlay, Ohio

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A recent online question asking whether Target is something…
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Scammers Targeting Lost Pet Pages: What You Need to Know

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On Facebook lost-and-found pet pages, most people are genuinely…
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US judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

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In ruling, judge cited quote from Orwell’s novel 1984 describing…
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Central Ohio man retires from Wendy’s on 40th anniversary with the company

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A longtime Wendy’s general manager in central Ohio has retired…
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15-foot Trump statue sits in Zanesville awaiting installation, final payment

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A 15-foot, gold‑leafed bronze statue of President…
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DISCOVERY: Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sunk

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Shipwreck hunter found Lac La Belle steamer, one of ‘most sought-after…
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Fostoria Named Tree City USA for the 44th Year — and Earns Growth Award!

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Fostoria Named Tree City USA for the 44th Year — and…
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FINDLAY | As the parent of a 6-year-old daughter, this was deeply unsettling and raised serious questions for me – Letter to the Editor

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I wanted to reach out about something that genuinely shocked…
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TOUCHING STORY: Toledo Teen Overcomes Homelessness, Community Surprises Him With Car

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TOLEDO | A Toledo teen,…
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‘Single & Childless’ Women 25-40yr Projected to Hit Record High in 2030 by Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley’s “45% single and child‑free by 2030”…
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FOSTORIA | Coordinated Drug Raids Across Fostoria Result in Multiple Arrests, Guns and Cash Seized

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FOSTORIA — A multi-agency drug enforcement effort…
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BREAKING | Fostoria Authorities Seize Suspected Fentanyl in Fostoria; Local Man Facing Felony Drug Charges

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FOSTORIA — A Fostoria man could face multiple felony…
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Fostoria Sharing Kitchen Demolition for Rebuild Began This Week

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IGNITE Marks Milestone with First Peer-to-Peer Support Group Graduation at Wood County Jail

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The Wood County jail celebrated an important milestone this…
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Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds

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Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by…
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Tumbler Ridge school shooting: Police identify suspect in Canada attack as 18-year-old local resident – latest updates

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Dwayne McDonald, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, names…
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Toledo Catholic school teacher has been FIRED over moral conduct code violation

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A Toledo Catholic school teacher has been fired after leaders…
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BREAKING | Ohio State University: Luke M. Perez attacks a journalist/documentarian on camera

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Video out of Ohio State University: Assistant Professor Luke…
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Is Columbia Gas of Ohio ripping you off? – Price gouging without explanation

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Price gouging without explanation. WHAT REALLY BURNS ME! Author:…
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Rage Bait or Rage Syndrome: Blaming a Facebook Post For Your Reaction

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We’ve all seen it happen. Someone reads a Facebook post,…
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Fostoria Girls Wrestling Wrap Up Regular Season with Strong Finishes

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Bradley D. Ludwig, 57, of Arcadia, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio.

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Howard W. “Bud” Balsat, 87, of Uniontown, formerly of Fostoria, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Summa Health

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Today's Obituary: Howard W. "Bud" Balsat, 87, of Uniontown,…
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Kyle Robert Goddard, 62, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at his home.

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Today's Obituary: Kyle Robert Goddard, 62, of Fostoria,…
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BREAKING | Parent Files Police Report & Issues Public Warning About Newborn Caregiver in North Baltimore

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  NORTH BALTIMORE, OH | Parent Issues Public Warning…
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High in The Sky on Meth: Man Arrested for Flying Stolen Plane Across the U.S.

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Christian Estoque, a 38-year-old man from Pomona, California,…
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Lakota Raiders Salute Ms. Linkey and Mrs. Klingelsmith During National School Counseling Week

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Lakota Raiders Salute Ms. Linkey and Mrs. Klingelsmith During…
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BREAKING | Contractor Found Dead in Trash Compactor Behind Shaker Heights CVS

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SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (Cuyahoga County)– Authorities are investigating…
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ASHLAND | Family Seeks Community Support After Chimney Fire Destroys Home

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ASHLAND COUNTY, OH — A home located northeast of…
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UPDATE: The Wood County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it regained control of its Facebook page

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WOOD COUNTY, Ohio — UPDATE: The Wood County Sheriff's…
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The City of Fostoria is seeking a strategic, ethical, and forward-thinking financial leader

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FOSTORIA | The City of Fostoria is seeking a strategic, ethical,…
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Wood County Sheriff’s Facebook Page Hacked, Amid Cybersecurity 2024 Ransomware Attack

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FINDLAY | Crumbl is coming to Findlay, Ohio next to Toasted Yolk

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FINDLAY | According to signage posted…
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Dorm‑Room Launch: Mark Zuckerberg Debuts “The Facebook” on This Day in 2004

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On this day in…
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BREAKING | Fostoria Dunn’s Lanes Demolition Begins

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FOSTORIA | The surprise demolition of the old Dunn's Lane's…
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BREAKING | Wood County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page Has Been Hacked

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https://youtu.be/CPARV0B60xc Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WoodCountySheriff MORE…
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DEVELOPING | Fostoria City Officials All Go Home to Change Clothes in Between Official Meetings?

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FINDLAY | Lima ‘Safe-Cracker Bandit’ Booked Into Hancock County Jail on Multiple Felonies

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  FINDLAY | Matthias Alaric Vogt was booked into the…
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TIFFIN | Police Department Awards & Recognizes Officer, Dispatcher, and Employee of the Year

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  TIFFIN | Police Department Awards & Recognizes…
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Tiffin Police Department is seeking help identifying the individual in this photo

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Tiffin Police Department is seeking help identifying…
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UPPER SANDUSKY | Half‑Pound of Meth Seized in Wyandot County Raids; Four Facing Potential Felony Charges

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The Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit says a months‑long narcotics…
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FINDLAY | Coffee Amici is offering FREE COFFEE to Instacart Drivers amid community backlash over delete tip.

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FINDLAY | Coffee Amici is offering FREE COFFEE to Instacart…
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FINDLAY | HCSO recognizes the following individuals for their outstanding service and dedication

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Source: Hancock County Sheriff's Office " Congratulations…
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DEVELOPING | Backlash Over Deleted Tip: Coffee Amici Under Fire After Delivery Driver Speaks Out

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BREAKING NEWS | Findlay Haitian Immigrant Community Safe, Federal Judge Blocks Trumps Ending of TPS

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is currently…
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Is the City of Fostoria misusing EMERGENCY READS to avoid fair public representation?

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Is the City of Fostoria misusing “emergency” readings to…
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DEVELOPING IN FINDLAY | Possible TPS‑Related ICE Activity Amid Ending of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian Immigrants

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The City of Findlay is trying to reassure residents and clarify…
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IOWA | Woman Shot in Face With a .40 Cal Gets a Second Chance at Smiling With Help of Ai

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Doctors in Iowa used artificial…
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CALL FOR ACTION | On Crutches in the Snow: Fostoria Quail Meadows Resident Calls Out ADA Fail

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FINDLAY | The Findlay Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of a new officer officially sworn in this morning by Mayor Christina Muryn.

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FINDLAY | The Findlay Police Department is pleased to announce…
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FOSTORIA Pizza Palace’s Heart-Shaped pizza is back for February > Valentine’s Day

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FOSTORIA | LOVE is in the air again as Fostoria Pizza Palace…
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FINDLAY | Arcadia Graduate Ryland Ernest Sworn In as New Findlay Police Officer

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FINDLLAY | Arcadia High School graduate Ryland Ernest has…
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FINDLAY | Walking Tall: Micah Hyde’s Foundation Gifts New Shoes, Gear, and Books to 100 Findlay Kids

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Micah Hyde’s Imagine for Youth Foundation brought big smiles…
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FOSTORIA | 8 Things That I Would Change About Java Enchanted Bean to Avoid Permanent Closure

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FINDLAY Teen Arrested on Rape Charge, $100K Cash Bond

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Lakota Swimmers Earn Personal Bests at Sandusky Meet

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Lakota Swimmers Earn Personal Bests at Sandusky Meet Two Lakota…
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Fostoria Girls Wrestling Shines at Iron Maiden Tournament

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FOSTORIA | Sponsor a Hive, Save Our Bees: Become a 2026 Mindful Beekeeper Hive Sponsor

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Do you want to help protect honeybees in Northwest Ohio and…
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FOSTORIA Wrestling ‘Senior Sunday’ – FHS Redmen Senior Boards

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Oak Harbor Uses Strong Second Half to Defeat Fostoria, 62–40

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Oak Harbor surged past Fostoria in the second half to claim…
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Arcadia Falls to Seneca East in Double-Overtime Battle, 63–59

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Arcadia came up just short in a marathon matchup against Seneca…
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Did Michael Jackson Lie About His Treatment? Or Did Police Cover It Up?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGVmWA5CBK0 MICHAEL…
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Applications for Suppressors Flood the ATF as Free Tax Stamps Ignite Wave of Meme Designs

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When the National Firearms…
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Stop the Delays: Fostoria Needs Full Transparency with Live‑Streamed Council Meetings

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No More Gatekeepers: Why Fostoria Should Control Its Own Live…
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PORT CLINTON | Day 2 of Port Clinton Fire Department’s Ice Rescue Technician Class

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FINDLAY | Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Announces New Smart Phone App

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From Hancock County Sheriff's Office: "Have you downloaded…
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Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office Closes Investigation Into Fatal “Suicide by Cop” In Findlay

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Investigation Into Fatal "Suicide by Cop" In Findlay Closed (From…
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FOSTORIA | Mayor Mennel Pushing Scanner Media to “Take Down The Fostoria Free Press”?

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ICE Has been spotted in Findlay, Ohio!

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ICE Has been spotted in Findlay, Ohio! Go get em boys! Keep…
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Fostoria Elementary World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser

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Fostoria Elementary World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser…
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Last Weekend Update: Wrestlers Place at Van Buren Invitational

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Weekend Update: Wrestlers Place at Van Buren Invitational Last…
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Gibsonburg Edges Old Fort in OT Classic, 56–52

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OLD FORT — With league positioning and tournament seeding…
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