A fire at Fostoria’s Nye Trailer Park on North Countyline Street on Saturday destroyed one mobile home and damaged four others.  Three homes were minimally damaged and residents were able to return to their dwellings, however, a fourth home sustained “moderate fire damage” and became unfit for occupancy.  No injuries were reported and the fires remain under investigation.

A federal judge has thrown out most of the claims in a lawsuit challenging the state's 2013 decision to use $930 million in Ohio Turnpike tolls to fund non-turnpike highway and construction projects. Northeast Ohio Media Group reports the judge's ruling says money from the Ohio Turnpike Commission benefits turnpike users, even if it is not used for maintenance of the turnpike itself.

Everyone’s favorite local potato chip is getting its own retail store.  Ballreich’s will be opening Granny Ballreich’s in the founder’s original home on Ohio Avenue Tiffin.  The store will feature Ballreich’s products along with other merchandise, including Ohio made potato themed items.  The new store will open at 9 a.m. September 10 with grand opening events.

The next Fostoria Farmers’ Market will be from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. this Saturday at the former downtown KeyBank on Tiffin Street.  The theme is “Art at the Market,” and will feature local and area.  The Fostoria Community Arts Council and Wood County Park District will provide activities for children.  Fresh produce and other great items will be sold, too.

A new high school football season kicks off tonight with a  full slate of gridiron action for the entire Tri-County area.  Most area schools will be taking on a non-conference foe in their season opener.  On ESPN Radio 1430 WFOB, the Fostoria Redmen are at home against Toledo Scott.  On wfob.com, Tiffin Calvert travels to Hopewell-Loudon…And on Mix 96.7 WBVI, state powerhouse Marion Local is in McComb to fact the Panthers.  All games start at 7pm.

This fall, The University of Findlay brought in its largest freshmen class ever, and is celebrating its sixth consecutive semester of enrollment increases.  A total of 715 first-time, full-time freshmen are enrolled this fall compared to 619 in fall 2014, which represents a 15.5 percent increase.  Since fall 2012, the University has seen a 23 percent freshmen enrollment increase.  Administrators credit the University’s outstanding faculty and staff, and stellar academic offerings as some of the primary reasons for the record-setting numbers.

The Hancock County commissioners met Thursday with Gary Tuttle, district technician for the Hancock Soil & Water Conservation District, for an update on a project to clear dead ash trees from the Blanchard River.  In June, the Blanchard River Stream Enhancement Project, a collaborative effort by Hancock and five other counties, agreed to the ash tree project that is closer to going to bid.  Initial estimates put the cost at about $941,500 to clear about 8,900 dead ash trees, and any other downed trees, from the river.  Part of Thursday’s discussion focused on developing a solid cost estimate.

A siren on Fostoria’s south end that was possibly damaged during a recent storm activated for the second time this week.  The siren that is located in the area of the former Field School on West Sixth Street was being worked on and repeated tests were the cause of the activation.  VASU Communications says a relay switch broke and caused the malfunction this past Sunday, but the repairs have returned the siren to normal operation.

The Fostoria Fire Department has been awarded almost $20,000 by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The grand will be used for operations and safety by the department.  Fostoria Fire Chief Ken Chapman said the division will use this money to purchase fitness equipment to be used at the station, such as ellipticals, stair steppers and weights.

US Senator Rob Portman was in Findlay yesterday to speak with unionized Cooper Tire and Rubber workers in their union hall.  Portman was part of a successful effort to impose tariffs this year on Chinese tire imports when he submitted testimony to the International Trade Commission.  He also visited the Marathon Petroleum headquarters to view construction progress on the company’s expansion.  In the evening, he attended a fundraiser in his honor at the Findlay Country Club.  Portman is facing a challenge from former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for the US Senate seat.  He holds a big lead in fundraising.  As of June 30, he had $10 million, while Strickland had $1.2 million.

Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Cleveland today. She will lead a grassroots organizing rally today at Case Western Reserve University. During the event, the Democratic presidential candidate and volunteers will be asking supporters to fill out a "Commit to Vote" card, pledging to vote for Hillary.

A lawyer has entered not guilty pleas for Brittany Pilkington who is facing murder charges in the suffocation deaths of her three sons over a 13-month period.  Authorities say Brittany Pilkington confessed to killing her 3-month-old son last week, a 4-year-old brother in April and a baby brother last July.  The Logan County Prosecutor says the 23-year-old Pilkington was jealous at the attention her husband paid the boys over her and their young daughter.  Pilkington's attorney entered the not guilty pleas at a hearing Wednesday.  If convicted, she could get the death penalty.

BP says it has restarted a portion of a large Indiana oil refinery whose unexpected shutdown caused gasoline prices to spike earlier this month.  BP issued a news release Tuesday saying it had safely restarted a large crude distillation unit at its refinery in Whiting that had been shut down since Aug. 8 for unscheduled repair work.  BP says the restart of the unit is increasing the refinery's fuel production, with output ramping up over time.  GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says gasoline prices in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and neighboring states served by the refinery could fall 20 to 50 cents a gallon over the next two weeks as long as no new problems develop.

The Army Corps of Engineers presented a new, cheaper flood-control plan for the Blanchard River in Findlay yesterday.  The Corps has dropped a levee from its previous plan and widened a proposed Eagle Creek diversion channel.  Corps officials said widening the base of the diversion channel, and using the channel to separate the peak flows of the Blanchard River and Eagle Creek will be enough to reduce high water in downtown Findlay by 4.6 feet during a 100-year flood.  Eliminating the levee would save $8 million. 
 

Seneca County Administrator Stacy Wilson told commissioners Tuesday a 2016 grant for airport improvements is being prepared for two paving projects and tree removal.  Brad Newman, airport operator, and Stantec, a Toledo consulting firm hired by the county, are recommending pavement resurfacing of taxiway A and apron B, estimated at $157,000; and tree removal near the U.S. 224 east property to improve pilot visibility, estimated at $39,048. The county’s share would be about $32,000.

Edward “Woody” Schwerkolt of Bowling Green who filmed Ice Bucket Challenge videos last year saying he was raising money for charity, but kept the money for himself pleaded guilty to related charges.  The forty year old Schwerkolt was charged in November with theft by deception.  In court Monday, he pleaded to the amended charge of unauthorized use.  Bowling Green Prosecutor Matt Reger said Schwerkolt was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine, both of which were suspended. He was placed on probation for two years, and is to perform 40 hours of community service and pay $188 in restitution.

Rowmark of Findlay has grown.  The company has bought LaserBits, Phoenix based supplier and reseller of laserable products sold in the awards and engraving market, as well as other specialty markets.  With distribution centers in Arizona and Ohio, LaserBits has become a national supplier of engravable materials and personalization products. 

The Hancock County Combined Board of Health will delay its decision on hiring a full-time commissioner, deciding instead to contract for the services from its consulting firm.  Board President Barbara Pasztor said the board has contracted with Strategic Health Care of Columbus to provide the service through the summer of 2016.  The board is paying $4,000 per month for the health commissioner service, which began earlier this month.
 

David Zak has submitted his resignation to the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation as president and CEO effective September 11.  Zak will be joining Tiffin University to assume his new role as vice president for University Advancement and Economic Development starting September 14.  SIEDC will begin searching for a new leader within the upcoming weeks.

The Hancock Park District is now accepting reservations for its annual hayride program.  Park visitors will be able to enjoy the beauty of autumn on the back of a wagon pulled by a tractor.  A $60 fee is required.  Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made at the Park Districts headquarters on West Main Cross Street in Findlay.

Thirty three year old Scottie E. Emmons of Findlay pleaded guilty Monday to drug trafficking, a fifth-degree felony, in Hancock County Common Pleas Court.  Emmons faced the charge after he, Cheri Brooks and Kevin Brooks allegedly sold less than the bulk amount of a generic version of Xanax.  Emmons could be sentenced to up to 10 months in prison.  Emmons is the son of Cheri Brooks, 52, who was convicted of obstructing justice for making false statements to police during the murder investigation of Vera Jo Reigle in 2011.

Larry Schaller and Richard McKinney, who were challenging board incumbents Jane Robertson and Kathy Siebenaler Wilson, for Findlay City School Board seats are no longer in the running after they were removed from the ballot for not having the required amount of valid signatures.  Chris Aldrich will be a write-in candidate.  Now that the race is uncontested, the three seats will automatically go to Robertson, Wilson, and Aldrich as long as the school board certifies Aldrich’s petition today.
 

State Sen. Randy Gardner has thrown his support behind keeping WBGU-TV on the air.  Gardner has sent a letter to Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey and the Board of Trustees at letter urging the university to maintain WBGU as a quality source of education and entertainment.  The FCC is trying to buy UHF broadcast spectrum that it can then sell back to digital providers to meet growing demand…In his letter, Gardner said any revenues generated, if the university participates in the auction in some form, “should be invested in students.”  A final public forum will be held Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. in 101 Olscamp Hall on campus.  The university trustees are expected to take the issue up when they meet Sept. 17 and 18.

Twenty one year old Joe Vera III of Arcadia pleaded guilty to an amended charge of endangering children in Hancock County Common Pleas Court.  Vera was originally scheduled for a jury trial in court for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.  Vera’s lawyer and the prosecutor’s office agreed that Vera will serve a 17-month sentence for the charge but they did not decide whether he will serve the time concurrently with other sentences or after previous sentences are completed.  Vera pleaded guilty on July 20 to aggravated robbery for attempting to steal a car.  Vera could face up to 11 years in prison for the charge.

The 163rd Sandusky County Fair opens today, and runs through Sunday.  Highlights of the Grandstand events include vintage car races, a demolition derby, rodeo and tug-a-truck contest.  Daily admission is just $8.00 includes all mechanical rides, grounds shows and attractions, all Junior Fair and open displays and exhibits.

An outdoor emergency siren in Fostoria went off after it was damaged during a heavy thunderstorm last night.  The siren is located in the south end of town.  Fostoria police began receiving calls about the alarm.  The city electrician was sent to the location and powered down the siren which had been blaring for approximately 40 minutes.  Damage to the siren is still being assessed, but authorities say the siren would be back to normal function by this morning at the latest.

More local governments and other public entities have submitted claims for a share of Ohio’s $11.5 million settlement with rock salt producers accused of conspiring to drive up prices.  The attorney general’s office says about 850 entities filed claims by the extended deadline on Friday, including cities, townships and universities.  The state had alleged that Morton Salt Inc. and Cargill Inc. agreed not to compete with each other to inflate prices, leading to governments paying above-market prices for rock salt to de-ice roads, highways and bridges.  The settlement announced in June ends that lawsuit.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency says tap water in the Village of McComb is OK to drink despite its brownish color.  Tests in recent weeks have shown that McComb's tap water is safe, but an EPA spokesperson acknowledges the water is "obviously very unappealing."  The village is battling the mineral Manganese at its 15-year-old water-treatment plant and it is coming from its drinking water source.  Officials say the village is giving away free bottles of water to its customers and plans to do so every Tuesday and Thursday until the issue is fixed.

The state says Ohio's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since 2001, dropping to an even 5 percent in July.  The Department of Job and Family Services says Ohio's jobless rate remained below the national rate, which was 5.3 percent for last month.  The state says Ohio has 286,000 unemployed workers in July, down 10,000 from June.  Job losses were reported in categories including the service-providing sector, manufacturing and construction.  Gains were reported in jobs in local and state government.

Authorities say passengers on a packed charter bus managed to steer the vehicle away from oncoming traffic in Wyandot after the driver lost consciousness.  Local authorities say that the bus was headed north on Rt. 23 in southern Wyandot County when it crossed the median into southbound traffic Friday afternoon.  The bus stopped after striking a guardrail.  No one was injured in the crash.  The bus carried more than four dozen union members returning from a rally in Columbus.

An animal rights group has complained to federal officials about Ohio State's purchase of 15 dogs, apparently for a university research project. An Ohio State spokesman tells The Columbus Dispatch the dogs were bought under guidelines from the National Institutes of Health.

The ninth annual Latino Fest hits the streets of downtown Fostoria tomorrow.  The free event brings more than 1000 people to Fostoria.  The festival starts at 2pm and runs until midnight.  Live entertainment, activities for the kids, a car show and lots of great food will be featured.  Proceeds from the Latino Fest set up a foundation for next year’s event.  Remaining funds will be donated to at least one area family during the holiday seasons to go toward food, clothing, presents and more. 

Arcadia Local Schools was one of three area schools to be recognized among the top 50 of Newsweek’s 2015 Beating the Odds list.  The list ranks the top 500 schools in the nation for low-income students.  The rankings are based on performance while also factoring in student poverty.  The two other schools are Pandora-Gilboa and Patrick Henry.

The Hancock County commissioners voted Thursday to seek bids for the demolition of their former offices at 222 Broadway.  Bids will be accepted until 11 a.m. Sept. 8.  The commissioners were forced to move their offices to Broadway after the 2007 flood destroyed their former building.  The Broadway building is in need of extensive repairs, including the roof and foundation, so the commissioners opted for demolition instead.
 

An Ohio lawmaker is proposing an annual "Louis Stokes Day" to recognize the state's first black congressman, who died this week. State Representative Stephanie Howse (haus) says she plans to introduce legislation establishing the day on February 23rd, which was Stokes' birthday. Stokes died peacefully at home in Cleveland on Tuesday at age 90.

Five search warrants were executed Thursday as Seneca County law enforcement officers investigated the death thirty two year old Nathan Hunker of Tiffin.  Hunker died in the home of Randall S. Mentzer after having drinks.  The two went to bed around 4am and Hunker was found in the same position as he we went to bed.  Officers called it a "questionable death" and said an autopsy on Hunker's body had not been performed as of Thursday evening.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up enforcement efforts against drunken driving as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.  The effort by the sheriff’s office will run from today through Labor Day, Sept. 7.  The campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to curb impaired driving.  Increased state and national messages about the dangers of impaired driving will be coupled with sobriety checkpoints and additional road patrols.
 

The Friends of ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation have announced plans to host a two-day signature fundraising event – Cookin’ for a Cause and Golf Benefit on September 2 and 3.  The events will benefit local patients through the expansion and relocation of the ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Dialysis Center on the hospital campus.  The events will kick off on Wednesday, September 2 with the new Cookin’ for a Cause grazing dinner and auction.  The following day, Thursday, September 3, the Golf Benefit, a traditional golf scramble, will be held at Loudon Meadows Golf Course in Fostoria.  For additional information, including reservations, sponsorships or donation information, simply call the ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation, at 419-436-6678.

After 92 consecutive years of fielding a football team, Fostoria St. Wendelin will not field a team because of low participation numbers.  The Mohawks were down to 13 players while looking at possibly adding another in the second week of the season, but the school’s administration decided not to go forward with the season.  The primary concern of the school was to have enough players the safely play each week.
 

Crawford Street in downtown Findlay will soon become a one-way street with reverse-angle parking.  From Main Street, traffic will flow one-way west on West Crawford Street, and one-way east on East Crawford Street.  Reverse-angle parking will be added to the south side of the street, while parallel parking will remain along the north side.  The changes will add 36 more parking spots to Crawford Street, city officials say.  According to Findlay Safety Service Director Paul Schmelzer, Crawford Street was chosen because it doesn’t have as much traffic as some other streets parallel to it.

The former Varsity Lanes building in Bowling Green was razed Tuesday but there is no plan for the property at this time.  Behavioral Connections bought the former bowling alley at 1033 S. Main St. in August 2013 as a possible location to consolidate its offices that are spread around Bowling Green.  Shortly after it merged with Harbor Behavioral Health for financial reasons the following year, Behavioral Connections’ CEO said developing the property still remained a “genuine, high-probability possibility,” but that it could be sold if it didn’t meet its needs.

The National Tractor Pulling Championship will return to the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green this weekend for the 49th year, featuring tractor and truck pulls in 12 different classifications.  The event, which runs Friday through Sunday, will have its first competition at 1 p.m. Friday.  The event wraps up Sunday with a final session starting at noon.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.pullltown.com. 

The Fostoria Wastewater Treatment Plant’s UV disinfection system will soon be receiving nearly seven hundred fifty thousand dollars in updates.  Upgrades are being paid for primarily through the city’s sewer fund.  The state Environmental Protection Agency has already approved the project.  Ultraviolet sanitation units are used to control bacteria in water by installing UV bulbs to kill microorganisms as they pass through a specific channel in the plant.

Findlay City Council approved $50,000 from the city’s revolving loan fund to help pay for equipment to open a Firehouse Subs store in Findlay.  The sandwich store will be opening soon at the former Friendly’s restaurant location on Tiffin Avenue.  Firehouse Subs has more than 850 locations nationwide and was started about 20 years ago.

The artistic sculpture “Copper Fire” has been installed in front of the Fostoria Municipal Building.  The sculpture, which was purchased by the Fostoria Community Arts Council and the Geary Memorial Fund, was installed on the raised concrete circle behind the gazebo on the municipal building lawn.  City officials hope the installation of the artwork in the heart of the city will provide an aesthetic appeal and serve as inspiration for aspiring artists in the area.

Governor and presidential hopeful John Kasich has taken his turn meeting and greeting voters at Iowa's state fire. Kasich ate grilled pork chops and corn on the cob before giving a 20-minute speech at the fair's political soapbox yesterday, telling the crowd the U.S. must work with other nations to destroy the Islamic State militants.

An unexpected water main repair may prevent part of Findlay’s Lima Avenue from being resurfaced this year.  A water force main along part of Lima Avenue, near the Cooper Tire plant, needs to be replaced immediately, so the road may only be repaved from Main Street to Western Avenue, instead of from Main Street to Lake Cascades Parkway.  The paving will be completed sometime later this year or in 2016

Louis Stokes, the first African-American member of Congress from the state of Ohio, died late Tuesday at the age of 90.  On November 6, 1968, Stokes was elected to Congress on his first bid for public office.  He served 15 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.  In January, Ohio Gov. John Kasich appointed him as one of 18 members to the Community-Police Relations task force that will provide ideas to build relationships between police and their communities.

The City of Findlay may be gaining about 86 parking spots.  The City Council’s appropriations committee approved to allocate $255,000 to pay for parking lot constructions at the Marathon Center for the Preforming Arts.  In exchange for the one-time payment, employees of the city and downtown businesses could have access to the northwest corner of the parking lot between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. every weekday.  Council approval is still needed for the move.
 

State Representative Bob Latta’s Drinking Water Protection Act was signed into law by President Obama Tuesday.  Congressman Latta authored the bill which amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the “assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins in drinking water”, as well as introduced it to the U.S. House of Representatives.  This is a monumental step that will address the crisis of contaminated drinking water.

Dietsch Brothers has made TripAdvisor’s list of top 10 ice cream shops in the U.S. for the second straight year.  The Findlay ice cream shop placed third in this year’s rankings, according to TripAdvisor.  Dietsch Brothers was second in last year’s rankings.  The top spot in 2015 went to Harborwalk Scoops & Bites Ice Cream in Punta Gorda, Florida.

A proposed statewide standard would permit police to use deadly force only when officers are defending themselves or other people from serious injury or death. A police task force convened by Governor John Kasich (KAY'-sik) unveiled the draft standards yesterday ahead of a September deadline.

Seneca County and Tiffin officials hope to break ground and do site preparation work during the winter on a new joint justice center. Construction on the estimated $10 million project would begin in the spring and take about one year to complete.  Interviews with Poggemeyer Design Group, Bowling Green, and Quandel, of Westerville, the two companies seeking to be the owner’s representative for the project, will be today.  The company will work with the architect and contractor to keep the leadership team informed about the project’s progress.

Fostoria will utilize a previously approved Community Park Improvement Grant from the Hancock Park District for concrete work at Gray Park as part of a project to install a donated shelter.  The work is estimated at $4,390.  The city will cover the difference between the estimate and the $4,250 grant initially approved in 2014.  Fostoria originally sought the funds to seal the asphalt trail around reservoirs 2 and 3.

Two addiction recovery houses in Findlay purchased by the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services will be ready for people to move in by early September.  One house located at 605 West Hardin Street will serve four women and a house supervisor.  The other house at 515 West Melrose Avenue will be for men.  The ADAHMAS board faced opposition to two earlier attempts to purchase homes, however Executive Director Precia Stuby says the agency has received only a few calls only asking questions about the new locations.

A high level of algae toxin has triggered a public health advisory for a Lake Erie state park beach in northwest Ohio. Health officials posted the advisory for the Maumee Bay State Park beach. They say the elderly, young children and people with health issues should not go into the water.

North Baltimore Village Administrator Donna Dettling has resigned, citing “untenable” demands of the job.  In a letter to the village council, Dettling stated that “As much as I’d like to stay and continue to have a positive impact on NB, it’s simply not the option that makes the best sense for my professional or personal welfare.”  Dettling has accepted a position as assistant administrator in Archbold and will stay in her current position until November.

More than $2 million in fines for violating Ohio's indoor smoking ban remain unpaid, although violations have decreased. Money collected from the fines goes to offset the expenses of enforcing the law. The Ohio Division of Control also can reject liquor licenses if a business owner repeatedly fails to pay smoking-related fines.

Former North Baltimore billing clerk Jaimye Benedict has been indicted by a Wood County Grand Jury on two felony counts of theft in office.  While serving as village billing clerk, Benedict allegedly stole more than $7,500 in property or services from 2012 to 2014.  According to a statement released by North Baltimore officials, the investigation began in November 2014.  Benedict was dismissed from her duties by North Baltimore Council that month due to “performance concerns.”

Today is the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday.  It is the government’s effort to help Ohio consumers to save a little money on back-to-school shopping.  The holiday goes on through Sunday.  Clothing priced at $75 or less, school supplies at $20 or less and school instructional material at $20 or less will be exempt from sales and use tax.  As long as the price of each item is under the indicated price threshold, shoppers can purchase as many items as they want in a transaction.  Both in store and on-line purchases qualify, but, you cannot use any coupons.

The Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation has announced a special grant opportunity highlighting nine field of interest funds.  The new funds included will assist developmentally disabled persons, heath related causes, such as heart disease, cancer, lupus and mental illness, domestic violence, medical needs and youth recreation.  Local non-profits have until October 2 to submit letters of intent.

Hancock County’s commissioners have begun to make plans to raze their former office building to make way for a parking lot.  The building, located at 222 Broadway, is next to the Findlay-Hancock County Library.  The commissioners were forced to move their offices to that location after the 2007 flood destroyed their former office building.  The Broadway offices were closed in 2013, when the commissioners moved to their offices to 514 S. Main St.  The project is expected to go to bid later this month, with the demolition to be done in November.  The lot could be ready for use by early December.

If you see smoke coming from the University of Findlay’s Lovett Residence Hall at 3 p.m. today, don’t panic; what you’ll be seeing is fire training for the university’s residence life staff.  The university will be simulating a fire in the residence hall, located near the intersection of North Cory and Frazer streets, and will be working with the Findlay Fire Department, university security staff, and other first responders.

Marathon Petroleum has agreed to a three year contribution and support agreement with the University of Findlay’s Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health program.  The agreement will fund scholarships, facility and equipment upgrades and a faculty internship program.  Many of the key elements of the agreement will be immediately implemented through 2017.

The 16^th annual Flag City BalloonFest begins tonight at Findlay’s Emory Adams Park.  Attendees will be able to see balloons take off and fly in every morning and evening through Sunday.  The highly popular “glow” can be seen both nights with fireworks taking place tonight following the show.  Other activities, such as, the annual 5K, balloon rides and an autograph session with Miss Ohio will take place.

United Way of Hancock County is producing a music video in honor of its 60th anniversary.  The organization is inviting the entire community to participate in the video from 5pm to 9pm this coming Monday at the Findlay High School gymnasium.  The video will be a parody of the video Waatch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) by the group Silento.   The words of the video will be changed to celebrate United Way’s anniversary.  To register to participate, send an e-mail to tamera.rooney@uwhancock.org.

The University of Findlay will offer the class Political Science 110 at no cost to anyone interested.  The class will begin on August 17 and run through December 3 and will cover topics such as the US Constitution, Congress, civil liberties and elections.  No enrollment or prep work is required from the public who can either just listen or actively participate.  If interested, contact the University to enroll.