FINDLAY, Ohio — A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many Haitians has sparked heated debate in the Findlay area, where an estimated 1,000 or more Haitian residents live. The question at the center of the debate: Is Haiti safe enough for people to […]
Published by The Associates, The Fostoria Free Press Fostoria, Ohio (The Fostoria Free Press) – Amid breaking the initial story on this matter last week, new information has been coming into the press room. This development aligns with broader accusations against Chief Root, who is reportedly training a successor and preparing to step down amid […]
Carolyn A. Hoover Carolyn Hoover, 86, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born January 27, 1940, with her twin brother, Buckie, to the late Thomas and Helen (Baumgardner) Burns. On March 29, 1957, she married Gene Hoover, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Peg (Michael) Fox of […]
FOSTORIA | Earlier this week I broke the story regarding allegations of selective enforcement (that I know to be true) and gross negligence that has been occurring at Fostoria Fire Department. At the heart of the story lies long term Fostoria Fire Chief Root. Earlier reporting on 2025-2026 incidents was published here: https://tinyurl.com/2sn3myx3 A 2024 […]
FOSTORIA | The City of Fostoria announced that the Fostoria Splash Pad will officially open **tomorrow, July 3, at 11:00 a.m.** for a soft launch and will remain open until dusk. Today, the splash pad successfully passed all required state and county inspections, allowing us to welcome families just in time for the holiday […]
FINDLAY, Ohio — A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States, including an estimated 1,000 or more in Hancock County and the Findlay area. The decision, issued on June 25, 2026, has […]
Fostoria families — Have you been to Main & North Streets (right by the Parkette) for this jungle-themed music park! Kids can bang, tap, and explore nature-inspired instruments to make their own rhythms and sounds. It’s sensory-friendly, creative, and full of jungle vibes with a fun mural and zebra sculpture. Perfect free spot to burn […]
TOLEDO, Ohio — The FBI has joined the search for an 11-year-old child who went missing Thursday morning near a local marina. Authorities have since recovered a body and located an unoccupied vessel in the area. Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre told WTOL 11 Thursday afternoon that a body was recovered from the water near […]
FOSTORIA, Ohio — One of the standout acts performing at the upcoming Summer Sounds in the Square on August 1 is the local band Minds Eye View, a group known for delivering high-energy performances and a unique blend of rock, alternative, and original music that resonates with northwest Ohio audiences. According to their Facebook presence, […]
By The Associates of The Fostoria Free Press FOSTORIA, Ohio — Longtime Fostoria Fire Chief Jason Root, who has faced repeated accusations of selective enforcement of building and zoning codes, is reportedly training a successor and preparing to step down, according to an inside source within city government. Over the past several years, multiple business […]
