40,000 Followers, One Big Conflict: The Story of Scanner Media and Fostoria’s Volunteer Zach Stumpf
The City of Fostoria’s Un-Documented Partnership with Scanner Media: A Conflict of Interest and a Risk to Public Trust
PROBE: Fostoria Volunteer Performing Duties of City Public Relations Officer
Bird Week in Fostoria, OH: A Destination During the Biggest Week in American Birding
The Power of Community: Why Accountability in Small Town Politics Matters
Mennel & Keckler Fall Short on Boasted ‘Idea’ – City of Fostoria Raises $1.1 Mil in Donations & Pledges Without First Collecting Any Construction Bids
Seneca County Board of Health Accuses WIN Waste of Gross Negligence in Landfill Maintenance Lawsuit
A Guide to Securing Grants for Opening an Animal Rescue Facility
FOSTORIA Residents Upset Over Loophole Storm Wastewater Fees Implemented Without Their Consent
Antitrust Laws: Understanding Their Significance and Who Can File a Lawsuit
Keeping Competition Alive: Preventing Monopolies in Small Towns & Enforcing Antitrust Laws
When Recreational Water Illnesses Threaten Splash-Pad Fun: The Hidden Danger
What are the health risks of living near a landfill topped with radioactive fly ash?
List of permitted cash assets that a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization can have.
Health & Environmental Risks Caused by Landfills Leaching Gasses Above EPA Limits
Top 10 potential hazards within a 10-mile radius of SUNNY FARMS LANDFILL.
Fostoria water complaints surge again -water table pollution?, pumping from Res. #4 reveals a submerged SUV
Nina Moss Harasses The Fostoria Free Press – Nothing Better to do With Her Time
Epsteines List of Associates RELEASED! The Full 943 Page Epsteine Documents
Decentralized Information Available Today
The Heidi Kauffman Records (City of Fostoria)
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Documents Regarding PORTAGE PARK
https://thefostoriafreepress.com/fostoriacitydumphc-1/
Hoover Law Offices LLC Requests to (City of Fostoria)
Tolento Group Consulting LLC Requests to (City of Fostoria)
https://thefostoriafreepress.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/09/Tolento.9.21.Request1.pdf (Partial Results )
https://thefostoriafreepress.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/09/Tolento.9.25.Request1.pdf (Partial Results )
Ben Nutter / Win Waste/Sunny Farms Landfill Requests to Seneca County OH
https://thefostoriafreepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Win-Waste-Request-7.31.23.pdf
https://thefostoriafreepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Win-Waste-Request-5.19.23.pdf
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
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