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Fostoria, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Fostoria! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Legal dispute stalls soil testing at WIN Waste landfill
- Mennel opens a bigger packaging and shipping hub in Fostoria
- Meet the new leader bringing Fostoria's development efforts together
Also on today's calendar: Glo-vember Hike and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 49, low: 33.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Seneca County pulls soil testers from WIN Waste landfill after lawyer's trespass warning (tiffinohio.net) — Seneca County health officials halted soil sampling at the WIN Waste landfill near Fostoria after the company's attorney warned of legal action. Officials want to test for chemicals beneath an older, unlined disposal area, while WIN Waste disputes their authority. The district plans to return November 18, subject to contractor availability. 
2. Mennel Milling opens new warehouse (world-grain.com) — Mennel Milling has opened Warehouse 540 in Fostoria as part of an expansion designed to nearly triple its large-format packaging capacity. The company says new equipment, more than 3,500 additional pallet positions and expanded loading space will help move flour from the mill to bakeries and food manufacturers more efficiently.
3. Fostoria Forward Proudly Announces Eric Smith as Executive Director (wfin.com) — Eric Smith will lead Fostoria Forward, a new organization bringing the city's chamber, economic development, learning center and visitors bureau efforts under shared leadership. Smith brings more than 20 years of experience and will guide coordinated work on business growth, workforce training and tourism.
4. Wood County: Report for October 2026 (toledolegalnews.com) — Two Fostoria residents are included in Wood County's October death report: Robert L. Hummel Sr., 78, who died Oct. 14, and Ronald Leroy Johnson, 72, who died Oct. 1. The countywide listing provides birth dates, death dates and ages, but no biographical details or funeral arrangements.
5. William Edward Dauterman, 85 of Portsmouth (sciotocountydailynews.com) — William Edward Dauterman, a Fostoria native who lived in Portsmouth, died November 6 at age 85. He retired from Chrysler after 32 years of service and is remembered for his humor and devotion to his grandchildren. He leaves five children and several generations of grandchildren.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Family Hike – Adaptation Adventures →
Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve, 10130 W. State Route 18, Fostoria
5:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Glo-vember Hike →
Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve, 10130 W. State Route 18, Fostoria
7:00 pm -
Book Talk FOSTORIA AUTHOR: Carole Rinehart →
Fostoria OH
1:00 pm -
A Noon Hike →
Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve, 10130 W. State Route 18, Fostoria
12:00 pm -
Discovery Series—Nature Stars →
Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve, 10130 W. State Route 18, Fostoria
4:30 pm
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
📣 Fostoria Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime →
Bascom OH
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Teen Volunteer Drop-In →
Bascom OH
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Turkey Craft →
Bascom OH
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7th/8th Girl's Basketball at Old Fort Local Schools
Old Fort High School
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JV Girls' Basketball at Jackson Center High School Bluffton High
Bluffton High School
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Varsity Girls' Basketball at Jackson Center High School Bluffton
Bluffton High School
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Baby & Toddler Storytimes →
Bascom OH
10:00 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Monday November 16
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- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Fostoria. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Fostoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fostoria here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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