SPLASH PAD: Fostoria Vision 2020 Inc. Concealing Financial Information
Fostoria Vision 2020 Inc. rejects public records request for financial information, claims records don’t exist.
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Broken Promises & Hidden Financials: Splash Pad, Fostoria Vision 2020, Parks & Rec, Airport
During the May 21st Fostoria City Council meeting, concerned citizen & business owner Jill Filliator raises concerns about financial transparency. -Fostoria under-budgeted the splash pad by nearly 100% -Fostoria Vision 2020 Inc. refused to provide financial public records. -Fostoria chooses to create a board for the municipal airport but ignores lack of a parks & […]
40,000 Followers, One Big Conflict: The Story of Scanner Media and Fostoria’s Volunteer Zach Stumpf
In the small city of Fostoria, a troubling conflict of interest has surfaced, threatening the very foundations of transparency, accountability, and democracy. At the heart of this issue is Zach Stumpf, the owner of Scanner Media, a popular local news organization with a significant online following—30,000 Facebook followers and 11,000 YouTube subscribers. This influence has […]
PROBE: Fostoria Volunteer Performing Duties of City Public Relations Officer
Date: Thu, 16 May 2024 14:15:04 -0400 Subject: Clarification Needed: Volunteer Performing Duties of City Public Relations Officer From: The Fostoria Free Press <thefostoriafreepress@gmail.com> To: “FostoriacouncilmanShaver@gmail.com” <FostoriacouncilmanShaver@gmail.com>, lawdirector@fostoriaohio.gov Cc: mayor@fostoriaohio.gov Hi Stephanie & Mr Shaver, I have found the following to be true: 1. Zach/Scanner Media is performing some of the normal duties of a […]
Bird Week in Fostoria, OH: A Destination During the Biggest Week in American Birding
Bird Week 2024 As birdwatching enthusiasts converge upon Northwest Ohio for festivals like the Biggest Week in American Birding, Fostoria stands out as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Week in American Birding is a 10-day festival that takes place in northwest Ohio from May 3–12, 2024. Pack your binoculars, grab your field guide, […]
The Power of Community: Why Accountability in Small Town Politics Matters
In politics, small towns often differ from larger communities due to tight-knit groups and a lack of public speculation. But why is it that some residents of small towns seem to become offended over political accountability compared to their urban counterparts? Unlike large cities an urban towns, where anonymity can reign supreme, small towns offer […]
Seneca County Board of Health Accuses WIN Waste of Gross Negligence in Landfill Maintenance Lawsuit
(Seneca County, April 22, 2024) – The Seneca County Board of Health filed a civil lawsuit today against WINWaste of Seneca County in Seneca County Common Pleas Court seeking a court order to enforce solid waste rules designed to prevent noxious gases and other contaminants from escaping from WIN Waste’s landfill into the groundwater, streams, […]
