Man on lawn mower killed by impaired driver
DELTA — A Delta man riding a lawn mower was killed by an impaired driver Tuesday afternoon, according to
the Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred on County Road C, west of Ohio 109 in York Township, Fulton County. The crash
happened at approximately 12:17 p.m.
A 1994 GMC pick-up truck being driven by 66-year-old Gary Vanlent, 66, Liberty Center, was eastbound on
County Road C approaching State Route 109 in a 1994 GMC pickup truck. A John Deere riding lawn mower was
also eastbound on County Road C, being driven by James Schlatter, 68, Delta.
Vanlent failed to maintain assured cleared distance ahead and struck Schlatter. Schlatter was transported
by ground ambulance to the Fulton County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Vanlent was not injured from the crash. Alcohol does appear to be a factor in the crash, according to the
patrol. Vanlent was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and the crash remains under
investigation at this time.
The patrol was assisted at the scene by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Delta Fire and EMS, and
K&K Towing.
BG Traffic Commission meets tonight
Members of the city’s traffic commission will meet tonight at 5 in council chambers, 304 N. Church St.
The agenda includes an update on the Main and Court streets intersection, no parking signs on Clearwater
Circle, and changes to Scott Hamilton Avenue east of South College Drive to allow for preschool pickup
and drop off.
BG’s weekly lunches, concerts return
The city’s weekly Lunches in the Park returns this summer at the Martin & Kiwanis Shelters in
City Park.
The events are held rain or shine.
Food from Bowling Green restaurants combined with musical entertainment will be offered each week. The
bands will begin at 11:30 a.m. and food will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The dates are June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19 and July 26. There will be event July 5
due to the holiday.
Concerts in the Park also will return to offer free concerts at the Needle Hall Stage on Sundays at 7
p.m.
Those dates are June 9, June 16, June 23, July 14, July 21 and July 30.
No concert is planned for July 7 due to the holiday.
Detailed schedules for both events will be released soon.
Suspect sought in Northwood robbery
NORTHWOOD — Police are searching for a man who reportedly robbed the Ameristop in the city.
The suspect is described as a thinner white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with blue eyes and a Southern
accent.
Anyone with information should call the Northwood Police Department at 419-691-5053 in reference to
report 19-745. Callers may remain anonymous.
Rossford road work starts today
ROSSFORD — Vernon Nagel Inc. will begin road work today on Lime City Road just north of Ohio 795 for road
widening to the east.
One-lane road work will occur and traffic will be flagger-maintained with the northbound lane restricted.
Unless otherwise advised, the widening will be divided by barrels after today and Lime City Road will be
open to through traffic.
Birth
Tessa Gutierrez and Devin Richardson, a son, May 20, Wood County Hospital.
Forecast
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around
58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Extended: Mostly sunny Friday, with a high near 83. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 67. Chance
of rain is 30%. Showers likely Saturday, with thunderstorms also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high
near 82. Chance of rain is 60%. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 62 and a 30% chance of rain.
On Sunday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of rain is
50%.
