Today’s Obituary: Greg Leroy Dieter, 71, of Fostoria, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 15, 2026 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born October 23, 1954 in Fostoria to James Leroy and Joyce Adelaide (Brown) Dieter. Greg was a 1972 Fostoria High School graduate. He was a member of St. Wendelin […]
UPDATE | Lima Police Detectives have arrested the shooting suspect that sent a 19 year old to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. NOV 12th, 2025 – Lima Police investigate shooting on McPheron Avenue
Ohio authorities are investigating the shooting deaths of Columbus dentist Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife, Monique, 39, after the couple was found inside their Weinland Park home during a welfare check, with no suspect identified and no signs of forced entry or recovered firearm reported so far. A growing memorial of roses and […]
In a move that’s sparking heated debate across the nation, several states are cracking down on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can buy. Starting January 1, 2026, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia have implemented restrictions banning the use of SNAP funds for items like soda, candy, energy drinks, and certain prepared […]
Edited w/Ai Assist By Josh Tolento, Editor, Founder, The Fostoria Free Press In a world overflowing with high-stakes dramas, binge-worthy sagas, and endless streams of doom-scrolling news, there’s something profoundly appealing about tuning into a show that proudly proclaims itself to be about… well, nothing. Seinfeld, the iconic ’90s sitcom created by Jerry Seinfeld and […]
As 2025 draws to a close, Lake Erie is reminding residents across Northwest Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York why it’s often called an “inland ocean.” A viral social media post shared by the Jet Express Ferry page highlights the lake’s ferocious side, featuring dramatic still photos of enormous waves slamming into the shoreline at Barcelona, […]
The beloved tradition returns! The 60th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike is set for Saturday, January 17, 2026, inviting thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to experience the stunning winter beauty of one of Ohio’s most iconic state parks. This cherished event, which began in 1965 with just 60 participants, has grown into a highlight of the […]
Big bonuses for 2026 hires Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria is now hiring State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) and Certified Medication Aides (MA-Cs), offering substantial 2026 sign-on bonuses for those who join its mission-driven, resident-centered care team. The organization is also extending generous bonuses to RNs and LPNs, underscoring its commitment to attracting and retaining […]
A shipment of lobster worth about $400,000 was recently stolen while it was being trucked to Costco warehouses, in what authorities and the shipping company describe as a cargo-theft style heist. What happened A logistics company called Rexing Companies had arranged transportation for a high‑value load of frozen (not live) lobster from Taunton, Massachusetts to […]
