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PRESS RELEASE — TIFFIN CITY SCHOOLSTiffin City Schools report card shows continued progressOverall rating rises from 3 t...
09/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE — TIFFIN CITY SCHOOLS
Tiffin City Schools report card shows continued progress
Overall rating rises from 3 to 3.5 stars, with stronger student growth and gap-closing results
[Tiffin, OH - Sept. 18, 2026] – Tiffin City Schools met state standards overall and earned a higher rating than last year on the 2025–26 Ohio School Report Card released this week, with stronger student growth helping move the district forward.
The district’s overall rating increased from 3 to 3.5 stars. Both ratings fall within Ohio’s “meets state standards” category, with the increase marking a step forward. Five of the district’s six rated components now meet or exceed state standards.
TCS improved to meet state standards in Progress, which measures academic growth based on students’ previous performance. While Achievement reflects how students perform on state assessments, Progress helps show how much they are learning from where they started.
The district also improved to exceed state standards in Gap Closing. That component examines results against goals for different student groups and includes measures related to chronic absenteeism and gifted education.
Other highlights included Ohio’s highest rating for academic growth among students identified as gifted. The district also recorded lower chronic absenteeism, a higher four-year graduation rate and an increase in the share of students meeting the state’s college, career, workforce and military readiness criteria.
“This is encouraging progress for our students, staff and community,” Superintendent Greg Williamson said. “The report card gives us valuable information, but it does not tell the whole story of a student or a school. Our job is to use these results to build on what is working and focus on where we need to improve.”
The results also identify areas needing additional attention. Early Literacy remains below state standards, and TCS will analyze its current reading and literacy supports and evaluate potential improvements. Strengthening academic achievement overall remains an important focus across the district.
Beyond the overall rating, the report card provides extensive information about schools, grade levels, subjects and student groups. TCS administrators and educators are now examining those results more closely to identify trends, evaluate current approaches and determine where additional support or changes may be needed.
As that review continues, TCS plans to share further findings with staff, families and the community. Upcoming stories will explore both successes and areas for improvement, including gifted education, early reading, student growth and preparation for life after high school.
The district’s complete report card is available here:
https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/district/044891

NEW 80-FOOT BRIDGE PLACED OVER ROCK CREEK AT HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITYA major new connection was put into place today at Hei...
09/18/2026

NEW 80-FOOT BRIDGE PLACED OVER ROCK CREEK AT HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY
A major new connection was put into place today at Heidelberg University as a massive 80-foot pedestrian bridge was carefully positioned across Rock Creek behind Frann’s Fieldhouse.
The new bridge will create a much more direct connection between the main campus and the university’s athletic facilities, linking the area around the fieldhouse with the baseball, softball and soccer complex on the opposite side of Rock Creek.
And this is no small bridge.
The structure stretches approximately 80 feet and weighs around 20,000 pounds. It was manufactured by Bridge Brothers Inc. of Pickens, South Carolina, before being transported to Tiffin for installation.
I was there today with both drone and ground cameras as crews lifted the entire bridge into position over Rock Creek. Seeing a 20,000-pound bridge suspended in the air and carefully lowered into place was something you don’t see on campus every day.
A special thank-you to Rod Morrison, Associate Vice President for Facilities at Heidelberg University, for keeping me updated on the project and letting me know when the bridge placement would happen so I could be there to document it.
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AND THERE IS MUCH MORE COMING FROM THIS PROJECT.
I captured extensive drone footage and ground-level video of the bridge placement, and I’m putting together a longer-form video showing the process from perspectives you simply can’t get from the ground alone.
That full video will be coming soon to the SkyView Media YouTube channel.
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The Facebook post will show you the bridge. The upcoming YouTube video will show you how a 20,000-pound, 80-foot bridge actually made its way across Rock Creek and into its new home at Heidelberg University.
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09/18/2026

Bridge Placement Heidelberg Fran Fieldhouse

DOLLAR GENERAL COMING SOUTH OF TIFFIN AFTER $200,000 LAND DEALA new Dollar General is planned next to Carmie’s on South ...
09/17/2026

DOLLAR GENERAL COMING SOUTH OF TIFFIN AFTER $200,000 LAND DEAL
A new Dollar General is planned next to Carmie’s on South State Route 231 after a one-acre parcel was sold for $200,000 to a retail development company tied to the project.
SkyView Media has learned that Dollar General is the retailer planned for property at 2434 S. State Route 231 in Clinton Township, immediately next to Carmie’s BBQ & Grill and the Camden Falls property.
Seneca County property records show Tiffin BTS Retail LLC purchased the 1.003-acre parcel on July 28, 2026, for $200,000. The transfer was completed by warranty deed.
The seller was FAN Investments Ltd., a Tiffin-based company associated with property along the same South State Route 231 corridor as Carmie’s and Camden Falls. County records show FAN Investments had held the property since November 2001.
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The new owner, Tiffin BTS Retail LLC, lists a mailing address of 14600 Detroit Avenue, Suite 1500 in Lakewood, Ohio. That is also the address used by Zaremba Group, a national retail developer that has been involved with Dollar General developments.
The property transfer also clears up some confusion surrounding the site. This is not Tiffin City Schools property. The approximately one-acre parcel was sold by FAN Investments Ltd. from property next to the Carmie’s/Camden Falls complex.
SkyView Media has requested the zoning application, site plans and related development records from Clinton Township. Those documents should provide additional details including the exact location of the store, parking layout, entrances, setbacks, signage and drainage.
I’ll have another update when those plans are received.
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09/16/2026

Port Clinton’s Railroad Bridge Has a Golden Gate Connection
Most people driving through Port Clinton probably have no idea just how unique this railroad bridge really is.
Built in 1915, the movable bridge over the Portage River was designed by the Strauss Bascule Bridge Company, headed by Joseph Baermann Strauss, who later became chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge.
It was also reported to be the first four-track railroad bascule bridge ever built. More than 110 years later, trains are still crossing it.
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UPDATE: NEW ROOF GOING ON AT TIFFIN COLUMBIAN AFTER SPRING WINDSTORMSix months after strong winds ripped part of the roo...
09/15/2026

UPDATE: NEW ROOF GOING ON AT TIFFIN COLUMBIAN AFTER SPRING WINDSTORM
Six months after strong winds ripped part of the roof from Tiffin Columbian High School, crews are now installing the permanent replacement.
The damage happened on March 13, when straight-line winds tore roofing material from Columbian while students were inside the school. Tiffin City Schools later said students moved into their tornado-drill lineup and praised staff, students and the community for responding quickly and safely.
WATCH THE ACTUAL MOMENT THE ROOF BLEW OFF
SkyView Media captured the storm as it happened, including the moment a large section of roofing was ripped from the building.
Watch the full video here:
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If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s worth watching. The video shows just how powerful the winds were that afternoon. While you’re there, subscribe to the SkyView Media YouTube channel for more local footage and stories you won’t always see from the ground.
Following the storm, JB Roofing completed emergency repairs. According to Tiffin City Schools Board of Education records from July 27, the district listed $79,613.49 for emergency roof repairs and $885,310 for repairs to the Columbian High School roof, both involving JB Roofing. According to Tiffin City Schools Director of Community Engagement Jimmy Flint, the entire cost of the Columbian High School roof repair is being covered by the district’s insurance company. There will be no cost to the district for the replacement.SkyView Media captured this new aerial view today, September 15, showing crews and roofing materials across the building as the permanent roof work continues.
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SKYVIEW MEDIA IS CLOSING IN ON 10 MILLION VIEWSSince launching SkyView Media on December 1, this page has now reached ne...
09/15/2026

SKYVIEW MEDIA IS CLOSING IN ON 10 MILLION VIEWS
Since launching SkyView Media on December 1, this page has now reached nearly 10 million views, and I want to take a moment to thank every person who has followed, watched, shared, commented, or sent me a story idea along the way.
SkyView Media was created to give Northwest Ohio a different kind of local coverage. I want to be on the ground, talking directly to the people in our communities, showing you the places involved, and giving you the facts.
As an FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot, I’m able to bring an aerial perspective to stories that you normally wouldn’t get to see. Combine that with ground-level video, photography, public records, interviews, and research, and my goal is to continue bringing you professional stories from a perspective that is uniquely SkyView Media.
And all of it is free.
There’s no paywall. You don’t have to give me your email address. You don’t have to pay for a subscription just to read the story. Simply hit the Follow button and SkyView Media’s latest stories will show up right here.
Many times, you’ll see developing local stories here before they’re being talked about anywhere else. That’s what I want SkyView Media to continue doing: getting out into our communities, finding the stories, talking to the people involved, and bringing the information directly to you.
Nearly 10 million views in less than a year is something I never expected when this started. Thank you for continuing to support SkyView Media.
There’s a lot more coming.
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09/14/2026

BUCKEYE ISLAND: THE STORY ALMOST LOST
Just off Put-in-Bay sits a tiny Lake Erie island with an incredible story tied to Civil War veteran Henry Pletscher.
This Reel is only a glimpse of that story.
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SHEETZ IS STILL COMING TO TIFFIN. SO WHY IS THE PROPERTY ALREADY FOR SALE?The proposed Tiffin Sheetz site is already bei...
09/13/2026

SHEETZ IS STILL COMING TO TIFFIN. SO WHY IS THE PROPERTY ALREADY FOR SALE?
The proposed Tiffin Sheetz site is already being marketed for more than $4 million, but that does not mean Sheetz is backing out. It is actually part of how this development is structured.
I spent much of today digging deeper into the Sheetz project planned for West Market and Wentz streets after finding something that could easily confuse people.
The future Sheetz property is being advertised for sale for approximately $4.1 million.
Before I get into what I found, I’m asking you for one quick favor. Hundreds of thousands of people regularly view my SkyView Media stories, but many still haven’t hit the follow button. If you enjoy getting local stories like this with no paywall and no biased opinions, please take a second and follow SkyView Media. It helps make sure you see the next update.
So how can a Sheetz that hasn’t even been built yet already be for sale?
The simplest explanation is this:
Sheetz is expected to operate the store, but another company owns the real estate. Sheetz would essentially pay rent to use the property.
City documents identify Sheetz Inc. as the applicant for the development, while Tiffin RA LLC is listed as the property owner.
The project also involves more property than just the former Rite Aid building at 530 W. Market Street.
The two residential properties at 375 and 379 Wentz Street, visible beside the former Rite Aid in the aerial photo, are also part of the proposed development. Combined, the site is approximately 1.79 acres.
Plans submitted to the city call for the existing structures to be replaced by a new approximately 6,139-square-foot Sheetz convenience store, along with fuel pumps, parking, signage and the other improvements needed for the development.
Now back to that $4.1 million sale listing.
The property is being marketed as a ground-lease investment.
Think of it like buying a rental property that already has a very large tenant lined up.
An investor could purchase the real estate, but that investor would not be buying the Sheetz business. Sheetz would remain the tenant, operate the store and gas station, and pay rent to the owner of the property.
The listing identifies Sheetz as the single tenant and indicates rent is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The lease structure also includes scheduled rent increases later in the agreement.
So seeing a FOR SALE listing attached to the future Sheetz site should not, by itself, be taken as evidence that the project has been canceled.
Quite the opposite. The property is being marketed to investors specifically because Sheetz is expected to occupy the site and generate the rental income.
There has also been significant movement through Tiffin’s approval process.
SkyView Media obtained the zoning, signage and construction-site runoff documents connected with the project. The zoning paperwork identifies the current use as the vacant Rite Aid property and the proposed development as Sheetz.
And today, the City of Tiffin confirmed to SkyView Media that there are no additional city-required permits Sheetz still needs to acquire for this project.
That does not give us a groundbreaking date yet.
It also does not mean the January 2027 rent date is necessarily the store’s opening date.
But when you put the pieces together, the city permits, the development plans, the property ownership and the ground-lease investment listing, the available information continues to point toward an active Sheetz project in Tiffin.
At this point, the biggest question is no longer whether plans have been submitted.
The question is when construction will begin.
SkyView Media will continue following the project and bring you updates as new information becomes available.
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