GENOA, Ohio — June 25, 2025 — A 16-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic drowning incident at the Genoa Quarry on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the local community in mourning. Authorities recovered the teenager’s body approximately an hour and a half after he was reported missing in the water, according to the Allen-Clay Joint […]
5 Simple Ways Business Owners Can Enhance Their Building’s Appearance A well-maintained building creates a strong first impression, attracting customers and boosting your brand’s credibility. Here are five practical steps business owners can take to elevate their property’s look, including addressing faded paint. 1. Refresh Faded Paint Faded paint can make your building look neglected. […]
Good Evening Readers & Informants, Over the last six months, several audits have been initiated into private businesses and government entities. To briefly highlight some of the most notable topics, I have been investigating Evergreen Poplar LLC, dba Poplar Village, for potential fair housing and ORC law violations. A large records request and a letter […]
Should small business owners in Fostoria cling to the belief that residents should “shop local only” to keep their stores afloat? While supporting local commerce is admirable, this mindset overlooks critical realities about consumer behavior, population dynamics, and the competitive market. Relying solely on local shoppers has proven unsustainable, often leading to business closures. Here’s why. […]
FOSTORIA | Bou’jee on a Budget, LLC announced the closure of their storefront on June 19, 2025. According to a Facebook post, vendors were instructed to pick up their items. Candy, a co-owner of Bou’jee, stated in the post that she would not speak ill of her former partner, but “irreconcilable differences” appear to have […]
SUMMIT COUNTY, OH | A vehicle with a person inside was discovered submerged early morning on June 19 at the Portage Lakes State Park boat ramps in New Franklin. The New Franklin Fire Department responded to a call at 5:35 a.m. about a vehicle in the water. Divers located a victim inside the vehicle at […]
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 […]
A tragic two-vehicle crash on State Route 18 in Loudon Township, Seneca County, Ohio, claimed the life of a Tiffin man and left two Fostoria residents seriously injured on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 2:56 p.m. near County Road 5. Below are […]
“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, […]
