The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire & Explosion Investigation Bureau has ruled two Seneca County fires as arson and is asking for the public’s help to solve them. The fires were at a home at 265 East Crocker Street in Fostoria and a car fire in the nearby community of Kansas. Investigators say the vehicle in the Kansas incident was stolen from the East Crocker Street property in Fostoria. That’s what has led investigators to believe the two incidents may be related. The Fostoria Police Department is assisting in the investigation and if you have information that could help solve the crimes, call them at (419) 435-8525.
A judge who refused to marry a same-sex couple says he wants to know if he can opt out of performing gay weddings altogether. Toledo Municipal Court Judge C. Allen McConnell says he didn't marry the couple earlier this week because of his personal and religious beliefs. Another judge was brought in to perform the wedding the same day.
Ohio has begun creating the first-ever standards for police use of deadly force. State public safety director John Born says people should have the expectation of a baseline standard whether they're in northeast Ohio or southeast Ohio or any other part of the state. Creating those standards is the job of the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board, which met for the first time yesterday.
Researchers today lay out their forecast for whether algae blooms will be a major problem this summer. There have been concerns that heavy rains last month could bring another outbreak like the blooms last summer that contaminated the drinking water for 400,000 people in the Toledo area. Water officials say the system is now better prepared for a potential problem.
Fostoria City crews began spraying mosquito repellent around Fostoria on June 29. However, rain has not allowed the City to stay on schedule. The city’s sewer collection department has been able to complete only one cycle of spraying because of the rain. The city sprays Monday-Thursday evenings between the hours of 6-10 p.m. doing one zone per day when weather permits. The city is divided into four zones and when weather does not allow a zone to be sprayed, that particular zone will be completed the next evening weather permits.
Nominations are being sought for the Spirit of Wood County awards. Current and former Wood County residents can be nominated in a number of different categories for their service to the county. Nominations are due by August 15 and forms are available on the Wood County Commissioners website at www.co.wood.oh.us/commissioners.
The 14th Annual Classics on Main Car Show returns to downtown Bowling Green this Saturday. Vehicle registration and parking is from 8am to noon for $15. The event hopes to exceed last year’s total of 385 cars on display. The free event will also feature games and concessions. 125 volunteers assist with the event with more needed. More information is available at downtownbgohio.org.
