Entries by The Fostoria Free Press LTD.

‘Litigation Hold’ Letter Sent to Fostoria by Former City Auditor’s Attorney

October 12th, 2023 Litigation hold letter 3.10.23-1 Fostoria Fostoria City Auditor Heidi Kauffman, represented by Hoover Law Offices sent a Litigation Hold letter to the City of Fostoria on March 10th, 2023.  According to the claims in the letter, Kauffman was terminated from her position on March 9th, 2023. It is important to know that […]

Schuylerville, NY – Police Arrest Man For Using a Single-engine Cessna Plane to Stalk Her Mother for More Than Four Years.

A New Hampshire man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of stalking a woman by flying his small plane over her home, throwing tomatoes. Michael Arnold, 65, was arraigned in southern Vermont, where he kept his plane, on charges of aggravated stalking, violating an abuse prevention order, resisting arrest, impeding a public officer and providing false […]

Early Voting Begins Wednesday | What’s on the Fostoria Nov. ballot

Early voting for the Nov. 7 general election begins Wednesday. All Seneca County residents will vote for Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court judge for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2025. Rhonda Best and James Fruth are on the ballot. Fostoria Mayor Donald L. Mennel Elliot Shaffer Council President Brian A. Shaver Council at-large Gregory Joseph Cassidy […]

Landfill Hazardous Waste Mixing – How It Works

Landfill waste mixing to hide hazardous materials refers to a practice where hazardous or toxic waste materials are intentionally mixed with non-hazardous waste in a landfill to conceal their presence. This unethical and illegal practice is a form of environmental pollution and poses significant risks to human health and the environment. Here’s how it generally […]

Building a Sustainable Future: How a Zero Waste Program Can Benefit Fostoria, Ohio

Fostoria, Ohio, a charming city nestled in northwest Ohio, has the opportunity to take a significant step toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. The adoption of a zero waste program could have profound and far-reaching benefits for the community. In this article, we explore how such a program can positively impact Fostoria, its […]

10 Benefits of Implementing Participatory Budgeting (PB) in Fostoria, Ohio

Implementing Participatory Budgeting (PB) in Fostoria, Ohio, can bring several benefits to the community and the local government: Enhanced Civic Engagement: PB encourages active civic participation by involving residents in the decision-making process. It provides a platform for citizens to have a say in how public funds are allocated, increasing their sense of ownership and […]

Northwest Ohio Students Collaborate to Assess Water Quality in 34th Annual Watershed Watch

This past week, students from various schools in northwest Ohio came together to participate in in-stream field testing as part of the 34th annual Student Watershed Watch program, orchestrated by the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG). Over 20 dedicated educators and an estimated 720 enthusiastic students embarked on visits to local waterways to […]

Mayor Candidate Don Mennel & City Council Accused of NOT Representing Fostoria Citizens

  Mayor Candidate Don Mennel and Council faces strong accusations from City Council president.  Fostoria City Council President Jon “Steve” Kauffman resigned Tuesday evening during council’s regular meeting. Kauffman was appointed to the position of president of the city council in 2016, and was later elected in 2019. He said he plans for his tenure […]