Entries by Editor-in-Chief

POWER GRID NOTICE: NCE Warns of Forced Load Shedding & Urges Customers to Immediately Reduce Power Consumption

ATTICA, OH | North Central Electric (NCE) is calling on its members to reduce electricity usage following a severe storm on June 18, 2025, that caused an AEP transmission issue affecting the cooperative’s service territory. The failure, outside NCE’s control, has impacted three of its 12 distribution substations, covering about one-third of the area. AEP […]

Fostoria Public Access Ordinance FAILS due to lack of clarification & support

“Ordinance No.: 2025 – ____: Enacting new Section 109.02 of Chapter 109 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Fostoria, Ohio entitled “CONTROL OF ACCESS TO CITY- OWNED, CONTROLLED AND LEASED PROPERTY” to establish regulations for conduct within and upon City property. (Third reading)” FOSTORIA: During the Fostoria City Council meeting on June 18, […]

National Trails Expands with Acquisition of Bliss Charters

FOSTORIA – National Trails, a premier luxury charter bus transportation provider based in Livonia, Michigan, is excited to announce its acquisition of Bliss Charters, a family-owned business in Fostoria, Ohio. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in National Trails’ ongoing growth, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional service and expanding its presence across the […]

LETTER TO EDITOR: Citizen Says “Please bring back constitutional rights to Fostoria!”

Dear Editor, The City of Fostoria is attempting to violate constitutional rights once again. A proposed ordinance scheduled for its third and final reading on June 17 would grant unchecked authority to the Safety Services Director and other officials to control access to city buildings and property without providing any clear legal standards, due process protections, or accountability. This comes after […]

Findlay Police Arrest Suspect With 83g of Crack Cocaine

FINDLAY On June 16, 2025, at approximately 11:55 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop near 1215 W. Main Cross St. (Bellstores) that led to a drug-related arrest. While observing suspicious activity near Senior Homes of Findlay, officers initiated a stop on a vehicle. An occupant fled into the store after being ordered to stop, leading […]