The summer recreation program Fostoria Community Enriching Our Youth has raised nearly $20,000 of the estimated $23,000 needed to start the program. While the additional funding is being sought, volunteers are still needed to make sure the program is a success. The sports program is being offered to children ages 7-17 in Fostoria, Arcadia, Bascom, Risingsun, Bettsville and other areas from June 8 to July 30.
Marathon Petroleum has declared both a common stock dividend and a 2-for-1 stock split. The dividend will be 50 cents per share, on a pre-split basis. The dividend is payable June 10 to shareholders of record on May 20. The 2-for-1 stock split will be distributed June 10 to shareholders of record on May 20. Shareholders will receive one share of common stock for each share they held on May 20.
The Fostoria Economic Development Corporation has received the Partnership in Development Award from the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation. The award recognizes the organization’s efforts to improve economic development in Fostoria. According to FECD President Renee Smith, the award is from the “new strong and growing partnership between FEDC and SIEDC.
Governor John Kasich has announced the creation of the twelve member Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. The board will create standards for hiring, recruiting and local community interaction. The board, which will be composed of police and community members, will issue an annual report on its work and whether local police agencies are following the standards.
The Arts Partnership of Findlay and Hancock County will be bringing two new events to its annual summer events for 2015. Boogie on Main, Courtyard Concert Series, Riverside Wine Festival and Rib-Off will be joined by Ballet on Broadway and Rock on the Rooftop. Ballet on Broadway is a new community event to be held on July 11 that will feature a performance from Neos Dance Theatre at dusk with food and drink from local restaurants and work by local artists on display. On August 28, the first ever Rock on the Rooftop will be held on top of the Alexandria’s parking garage with area bands featured.
The Fostoria Glass Festival has named the royalty for the 2015 event. Sophie Pahl was crowned Glass Queen and Courtney Yarbrouh was named Glass Princess. Jocelyn and Zoey Smith are now the Little Glass Princesses. And Laney Bauman is the Wee Glass Princess. The court will represent Fostoria at various local and area events in 2015.
