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Incomplete Testing Report Raises Concerns for City of Fostoria’s Leachate Management

Editor-in-Chief – February 19, 2025

FOSTORIA - Bojun Labs conducted a basic test on the recent Win Waste Innovations Landfil leachate "spill". The report was...

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Fostoria Passes Ch 946, Leachate & HazMat Incoming? CnclMember Claims It’s For “EPA Compliance”

Editor-in-Chief – February 19, 2025

FOSTORIA - Council voted to enact chapter 946. Councilman Podach questioned whether this primarily for accepting landfill leachate. Mayor Mennel...

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Fostoria: Council Member Addresses Council Over Leachate – Mayor Mennel Asleep at The Helm?

Editor-in-Chief – February 19, 2025

Author: (2) Members of The Fostoria Free Press FOSTORIA - During the February 18, 2025, Fostoria City Council meeting, council...

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City of Fostoria Appoints Madison Stearns to Acting Safety Services Director

Editor-in-Chief – February 19, 2025

FOSTORIA - In a significant development during the city council meeting held on February 18, 2025, Mayor Don Mennel announced...

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Fostoria Councilwoman Mendoza Launches ‘Convos With Council’ for Public Engagement

Editor-in-Chief – February 17, 2025

FOSTORIA - Amy Mendoza, Ward 1 councilwoman and public affairs committee chair, has maintained communication with the public via social...

Environmental Fostoria

Fostoria: Cheap Liquid Waste Disposal for WinWaste Innovations

Editor-in-Chief – February 16, 2025

FOSTORIA - According to a conversation had with the Ohio EPA, the following facts have been verified: The City of...

Renters

Ai OPINION: High Probability of Fake Google Reviews at University Center Apartments (95-98%) – Tiffin, OH

Editor-in-Chief – February 16, 2025

According to GrokAi and analyzed by our team, University Center Apartments has a very high probability (95-98%) of having fake...

Trolls

Witches, Trolls, & Liberals – A few more Fostoria locals join meltdown over O.R.C 955.28

Editor-in-Chief – February 16, 2025

Fostoria, Ohio - A minor controversy has erupted due to a post on the "Fostoria Free Press" Facebook page, which...

DOGE

DOGE Arrives at The IRS – Elon Team Instructs IRS to “Eliminate Waste, Terminated All Non-Essentials”

Editor-in-Chief – February 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, February 13, 2025 - In a move signaling the continued push for federal government efficiency, Gavin Kliger, a key...

Environmental Fostoria

Terminally Ill Resident Blames Fostoria WinWaste Innovations Landfill

Editor-in-Chief – February 13, 2025

FOSTORIA - I want to set the record straight by saying that the Fostoria outerbanks Landfill changes names faster than...

Train Crash Train Derailment

Train Derailment in Attica, Ohio: No Injuries, Minor Damage Reported

Editor-in-Chief – February 11, 2025

Attica, Ohio - February 11, 2025 In the quiet evening of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at approximately 8:19 PM, Attica,...

Environmental Fostoria

BREAKING: City of Fostoria Agreed to Take WinWaste Leachate Without Test Results

Editor-in-Chief – February 11, 2025

FOSTORIA - During Fostoria City Council Meeting 2-4-25 Mayor Don Mennel told the public they have accepeted Win Waste's leachate spill. The 30...

Crime Fostoria

Fostoria Father Charged with Murder After Infant’s Death Attributed to Abuse

Editor-in-Chief – February 11, 2025

FOSTORIA - On February 11, 2025, at around 11:46 AM, Fostoria Police and EMS responded to a call at 1521...

Crime

Drug Bust Uncovers Child Endangerment in Flat Rock, OH: Meth, Tools & Firearms Seized

Editor-in-Chief – February 11, 2025

FLAT ROCK, SENECA COUNTY, OH - A coordinated effort by the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH, Seneca County Sheriff’s Office,...

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Tennant Retains Lawyer For Suit Against University Center Apartments in TIFFIN, OH

Editor-in-Chief – February 10, 2025

TIFFIN, OH — Crystal Lynn, a resident of Tiffin, Ohio, has recently engaged legal counsel to address multiple grievances against...

Human Health

Poplar Village Water Crisis “Slowly Killing Us”, Resident Faces Eviction For Whistleblowing

Editor-in-Chief – February 9, 2025

FOSTORIA | Dana Charlton, residing at 12400 W. Axline St., Lot 301 is currently being threatend with eviction after whistleblowing...

Fostoria

Emergency Water Request for Poplar Village: Neglected Residents Seek Ohio National Guard

Editor-in-Chief – February 9, 2025

FOSTORIA, OH - February 8th, 2025 | A Seneca County citizen has submitted an emergency reqest to the Ohio National...

Fostoria

10 Business Ideas for Downtown Fostoria

Editor-in-Chief – February 9, 2025

Downtown Fostoria, with its unique charm and community spirit, is ripe for entrepreneurial ventures that can breathe new life into...

Environmental Human Health

Complaint Filed For Immediate Injunctive Relief And Civil Penalties Against Evergreen Poplar LLC

Editor-in-Chief – February 7, 2025

Fostoria's Poplar Village MHP Faces Severe Water and Sewage Issues Fostoria, OH - Residents of Poplar Village Mobile Home Park...

Crime Law Enforcement

Seneca County Deputy Injured in 2nd Arrest of William R. Stevens

Editor-in-Chief – February 5, 2025

FLAT ROCK, OHIO | On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after placing a $200,000.00 cash/asurety bond on a previous charge, William...

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Decentralized Information Available Today

Ben Nutter / Win Waste/Sunny Farms Landfill Requests to Seneca County OH Health Dept.

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Pending Records Requests:

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Correspondences between Don Mennel, Greg Cassidy & The FEDC regarding “Private Partnerships” for dates 05/01/23 – 09/21/23
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Correspondences between City Employees, Contracted Workers, Council members, PA, and Seneca County Board of Health regarding “Portage Park” for dates 01/01/23 – 09/21/23
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Correspondences between Don Mennel, Greg Cassidy, The FEDC, City Employees regarding “Fostoria’s Reservoirs” for dates 05/01/23 – 09/21/23
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Correspondences between Don Mennel, Greg Cassidy, The FEDC regarding “Win Waste/Sunny Farms Landfill” between 05/01/23 – 09/21/23
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Correspondences within Fostoria Water Department regarding “Problems or Issues” for dates 05/01/23 – 09/21/23
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Data
Fostoria Water Department test results for weeks 01/01/23 – 09/21/23. Testing For:
Chlorine
Arsenic
Coliform
Bacteria
Copper Lead
Magnesium
Nitrate
Iron
Sulfur
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Document
Steve Kauffmans Resignation Letter.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Email, Instant Message, Voicemail, SMS Text & Hard Copy Correspondences, quotes, traffic studies, design plans, or drawing regarding any planned or upcoming Findlay St. construction, projects, renovations or alterations between 01/01/22 – 09/23/23. Including: Council Members, Mayor, & City Employees.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Documents
All Letters of Resignations from City Employees, Contracted Employees, & Council Members from 2018 – 2023.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Information
A list of all current Salaries of City Government Employees including the contracted Finance Director.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
SMS Texts, Voicemails, & Email Correspondences of Councilmen Don Mennel & Greg Cassidy regarding “Finance Director Compensation from 01/01/23 – 09/24/23
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Documents
ALL government related sent & received Instant Messages, SMS Texts, Voicemails, & Emails of Council members on any subject matter from 09/20/23-09/23/23.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Text / Email / Voicemail +
Email, Instant Messages, SMS Text or Hard Copy correspondences regarding the subjects “Mennel Milling, MM, MMC, TMMC” of City Employees, Contracted Employees, & Council Members from 01/01/23 – 09/23/23.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Information
Monthly Council-member Expenditures & Reimbursement reports categorized by Member with Expenses Itemized by expense category for Months June, July & Aug of 2023.
Submitted to City of Fostoria Sep 25th, 2023

Documents
All FOIA requests submitted to the Seneca County Board of Health by Ben Nutter.
Submitted to Health Dpt. Sep 25th, 2023

Incomplete Testing Report Raises Concerns for City of Fostoria’s Leachate Management

Fostoria Passes Ch 946, Leachate & HazMat Incoming? CnclMember Claims It’s For “EPA Compliance”

Fostoria: Council Member Addresses Council Over Leachate – Mayor Mennel Asleep at The Helm?

City of Fostoria Appoints Madison Stearns to Acting Safety Services Director

Fostoria Councilwoman Mendoza Launches ‘Convos With Council’ for Public Engagement

Fostoria: Cheap Liquid Waste Disposal for WinWaste Innovations

Ai OPINION: High Probability of Fake Google Reviews at University Center Apartments (95-98%) – Tiffin, OH

Witches, Trolls, & Liberals – A few more Fostoria locals join meltdown over O.R.C 955.28

DOGE Arrives at The IRS – Elon Team Instructs IRS to “Eliminate Waste, Terminated All Non-Essentials”

Terminally Ill Resident Blames Fostoria WinWaste Innovations Landfill

Train Derailment in Attica, Ohio: No Injuries, Minor Damage Reported

BREAKING: City of Fostoria Agreed to Take WinWaste Leachate Without Test Results

Fostoria Father Charged with Murder After Infant’s Death Attributed to Abuse

Drug Bust Uncovers Child Endangerment in Flat Rock, OH: Meth, Tools & Firearms Seized

Tennant Retains Lawyer For Suit Against University Center Apartments in TIFFIN, OH

Poplar Village Water Crisis “Slowly Killing Us”, Resident Faces Eviction For Whistleblowing

Emergency Water Request for Poplar Village: Neglected Residents Seek Ohio National Guard

10 Business Ideas for Downtown Fostoria

Complaint Filed For Immediate Injunctive Relief And Civil Penalties Against Evergreen Poplar LLC

Seneca County Deputy Injured in 2nd Arrest of William R. Stevens

Decentralized Information Available Today

The Heidi Kauffman Records (City of Fostoria)

Documents Regarding PORTAGE PARK

Hoover Law Offices LLC Requests to (City of Fostoria)

Tolento Group Consulting LLC Requests to (City of Fostoria)

Ben Nutter / Win Waste/Sunny Farms Landfill Requests to Seneca County OH

Ben Nutter / Win Waste/Sunny Farms Landfill Requests to Seneca County OH Health Dept.

Pending Records Requests:

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