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 […]
FOSTORIA – Amy Mendoza, Ward 1 councilwoman and public affairs committee chair, has maintained communication with the public via social media. Currently, Mendoza is the only member of Fostoria City Government actively engaging with people on Facebook. The launch of a quarterly informal meeting with council members is a major step forward in ensuring accountability. […]
FOSTORIA – According to a conversation had with the Ohio EPA, the following facts have been verified: The City of Fostoria will be accepting Win Waste’s liquid toxic waste through the wastewater treatment plant. This was announced by the Mayor on Feb 4th, 2025. The liquid waste, or “leachate,” will be transported by semi-truck and […]
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Fostoria, Ohio – A minor controversy has erupted due to a post on the “Fostoria Free Press” Facebook page, which detailed a warning under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 955.28. The warning was issued after a loose husky attacked and severely injured a black cat. To emphasize the seriousness of the incident, the post included […]
WASHINGTON, February 13, 2025 – In a move signaling the continued push for federal government efficiency, Gavin Kliger, a key figure in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), visited the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters in Washington on Thursday. This marks the first instance of a DOGE representative engaging directly with the IRS, according […]
FOSTORIA – I want to set the record straight by saying that the Fostoria outerbanks Landfill changes names faster than Mayor Don Mennel sucks up liquid waste when money is involved. WinWaste Innovations, formerly known as Sunny Farms Landfill is owned and operated by Tunnel Hill Partners, which is owned by investment firm Macquarie Group. […]
Attica, Ohio – February 11, 2025 In the quiet evening of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at approximately 8:19 PM, Attica, Ohio, witnessed a train derailment on U.S. Highway 224. Sheriff Stevens of Seneca County reported that around 19 cars had derailed, but thankfully, no injuries were sustained, and the damage was limited to the immediate […]
