Entries by Editor-in-Chief

BREAKING: Trump Day-1 – LEAK Reveals Imminent Bitcoin/Crypto Executive Order

Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency is poised to bring significant changes to cryptocurrency regulations. Reports suggest he will issue executive orders addressing de-banking practices and repealing the SEC’s SAB121 policy, which classifies crypto holdings as liabilities. This shift could spark a massive Bitcoin rally, with predictions from Michael Saylor suggesting Bitcoin could reach $5 million per […]

A wakeup call could be coming soon for many – A TikTok ban could hit the U.S. in days. – Time to get a real job?

The fate of TikTok — and its 170 million American users — hangs in the balance, as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of a law that would ban the platform in the U.S. if its China-based owner, ByteDance, doesn’t sell off its U.S. operation by Jan. 19. If the court upholds the law — as a lower […]

Former Marblehead Police Officer Convicted of 124 Unauthorized OHLEG Database Searches to Investigate Ex Gf.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — A Village of Marblehead police officer has been convicted of unauthorized use of a law enforcement database for personal reasons. Michael Scherer pleaded guilty on Friday in Ottawa County Common Pleas Court to 26 counts of unauthorized use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG), all fifth-degree felonies. His sentencing is […]

THREAT by Benito Thebeau Has Been Sent to Fulton County Sheriff’s Office & Prosecutor’s Office

On January 10, 2025, Benito Thebeau issued a severe and alarming threat through a private message, displaying reckless and dangerous behavior. Thebeau’s message included an explicit warning suggesting violent retaliation, accompanied by a photograph of a firearm and a group image of a military squad. His statement, “just saying you shoot my dog just cause […]

Morgan Geyser Granted Conditional Release in Slender Man Stabbing Case

Waukesha, WI — Morgan Geyser, one of the two girls convicted in the infamous 2014 Slender Man stabbing, has been granted conditional release from a Wisconsin mental health facility, marking a significant development in the decade-old case that shocked the nation. On Thursday, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren signed the order for Geyser’s supervised […]

Seneca County Jail HVAC project nearing completion – The lowest registered temperature was 66 degrees

By Sheri Trusty, Seneca County Media Relations Coordinator Since he first took office, Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens has focused on renovating the jail and improving conditions for inmates. Extensive work throughout the jail created a healthier and more professional environment. Among many other projects, workers painted walls and replaced carpets, and exercise bikes and […]

Accountability in Animal Welfare: Transparency Brake-check for Seneca County Humane Society

Author: Joshua Giordano T. Founder/The Fostoria Free Press January 8th, 2025   When it comes to the care and protection of animals, transparency and accountability are critical. Animal shelters and humane societies are entrusted with the vital role of ensuring the welfare of some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. As advocates for […]

METRICH Drug Unit Executes Search Warrant in Fostoria

  On January 6, 2025, the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH, with assistance from the Fostoria Police Department and the Hancock County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 1240 N. Countyline St. in Fostoria. As a result, suspected crack cocaine, LSD, drug paraphernalia, and a sawed-off shotgun were seized. Two individuals, Tristin Conley […]