Lucas County commissioners appoint acting coroner

The Board of Lucas County Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Thomas Blomquist as acting coroner of the county, effective March 31, when Coroner Dr. Diane Scala-Barnett is set to retire. Dr. Blomquist will assume the position of acting coroner and will perform the duties until the officer appointed by the Lucas County Democratic Central Committee qualifies and takes the office. The…