A Cleveland judge has is issued an opion that there is probable cause to charge two officers after one shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice on Nov. 22, 2014. Judge Ronald B. Adrine ruled on Thursday that there was probable cause to charge Officer Timothy Loehmann with murder, involuntary manslaughter, reckless and negligent homicide, and dereliction of duty. The judge also ruled that another officer, Frank Garmback, could not be charged with murder; however he could be charged with negligent homicide and dereliction of duty. Neither officer has officially been charged. The judge's opinion is an informal gesture, as only prosecutors can bring forth charges.
The Marathon campus in Findlay continues to grow. The Findlay Planning Commission approved the company’s plans for an employee outdoor work area on the southeast corner of Main and Hardin Streets. ”Marathon Green” will be bigger that the Elks building that used to be at the location. The area will be a gated park-like area with a five foot brick wall and see through fencing. The project has a July 2016 completion date…
The City of Findlay Police Department has made available on-line a community watch map that outlines criminal activity around the city. The map is available on the department’s website at police.findlayohio.com. The map reports thefts, burglaries, property damage and assaults that are reported to the police. The map will be updated every few days.
Scott Schroeder of Leipsic has been named the new chairman of Ag Credit. Schroeder has been on the Ag Credit board of directors since 2008 and operates a hog farm, along with growing various crops. He also spent 14 years in the banking industry. Ag Credit is an agricultural and rural lending cooperative serving farmers, agribusinesses, rural homeowners and rural communities in 18 northern Ohio counties.
A veterans’ resource fair is being held Sunday, June 14 from noon to 4pm at the Elks At Northridge Club in Findlay. Veterans living in the area surrounding Hancock County will be able to learn more about the benefits they earned during their military service as well as what is available in their local community to support them. The resource fair is being presented by the Hancock County Veterans Service Office and the Elks, in cooperation with the Hancock County Red Cross.
The state Senate's finance panel meets today to go over the final amendments to its two-year $71.3 billion state budget. Among the proposals is one from Senate Democrats to restore tax credits for historic rehabilitation projects, with supporters saying such programs are a vital redevelopment tool in urban areas.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has introduced a measure banning most late-term abortions, with Ohio Senator Rob Portman among fellow Republicans listed as co-sponsors. Analysts suggest it could put some GOP lawmakers seeking re-election next year, such as Portman, in a tough spot. Graham believes the measure will get a vote this year.
