Photo byThe Fostoria PD FOSTORIA – On February 25, 2025, at around 9:53 a.m., the Fostoria Police Department responded to a report of a man standing on the outside of the railing on the E. Center St. train overpass, threatening to jump. Officers arrived, blocked traffic, and coordinated with CSX to halt trains while Fostoria […]
FOSTORIA – On February 23, 2025, at around 4:30 a.m., the Fostoria Police Department responded to a shooting at 310 S. Poplar St. in Fostoria, Ohio, where four shots were fired at the residence. On February 24, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., detectives, with assistance from the Seneca County Regional SRT, executed a search warrant […]
FOSTORIA – In a recent damage control article published by the Review Times, Fostoria Mayor Don Mennel defended his decision to accept landfill toxic liquid waste while dismissing concerned citizens as irrational and emotional. Mennel’s true colors are emerging, which comes as no surprise since his term began with a lie to the public about […]
FOSTORIA – A group heavily armed law enforcement agents wearing green tactical uniforms were observed entering the premises at 201 E. Crocker St., while a Fostoria PD squad car maintained control over access to the area. Presently, there are no further details accessible regarding the participating agencies or the purpose behind the operation. According to […]
SENECA COUNTY – A 23-year-old Gibsonburg Police Officer named Jordan Queen was charged with Operating a Vehicle while Impaired (OVI) by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office following an incident in which she crashed her car into a pole on State Route 101 at approximately 1:30 AM early Saturday morning. Queen’s BAC was a .117, more […]
TIFFIN – Crystal Lynn, a resident of University Center Apartments, took legal action by filing for a Civil Protection Order against Michael Baughn on Monday, February 24th, 2025. The request was granted by Judge Alt, who imposed a restraining order of 500 feet against Baughn. This development surfaced after a video emerged showing the property […]
FOSTORIA – Bojun Labs conducted a basic test on the recent Win Waste Innovations Landfil leachate “spill”. The report was provided last minute to The Fostoria Free Press on 2.18.25 just hours prior to the city council meeting. Although, the short notice did not stop the spread of the report to interested citizens who spoke […]
FOSTORIA – Council voted to enact chapter 946. Councilman Podach questioned whether this primarily for accepting landfill leachate. Mayor Mennel responded saying that 946 is for EPA compliance. Mennel also could not answer the question whether or not the writers of 946 knew that the City of Fostoria is considering taking leachate at a cheap […]
Author: (2) Members of The Fostoria Free Press FOSTORIA – During the February 18, 2025, Fostoria City Council meeting, council member Bob Podach addressed the city council as a citizen. He voiced his concerns regarding the city’s recent rush to accept the Win Waste Innovations Landfill, particularly in light of an alleged spill. Podach was […]
FOSTORIA – In a significant development during the city council meeting held on February 18, 2025, Mayor Don Mennel announced the appointment of Madison Stearns as the acting Safety Services Director. This decision comes in the wake of the possible departure of the previous Safety Services Director, Eric Keckler, and has sparked discussions about leadership […]
