07/16/19 – 12:24 P.M.

Heat indices will be on the rise later this week as storms bring humid conditions compounded by high temperatures. Dr. Greg Arnette with Blanchard Valley Health System said you’ll want to stay hydrated.

Arnette said that you should focus on drinking water and avoiding soda on hot days. He added that you should also try to keep inside in air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day, but there are other options though.

You can learn more safety advice and listen to the full interview below.

07/16/19 – 10:49 A.M.

The Flag City Balloonfest is gearing up for its 20th hot air balloon festival next month. The festival will be August 9-11 at Emory Adams Park in Findlay and will feature several new events among the old favorites. There will be a Glow Encounter where you can be up close to the balloon glow nights. This year will also feature the first Flag City Stars Talent Search on Saturday, August 10. It is open to K-12 grade students and applications are due by July 25.

The Final two new items are Sunrise Yoga and a Tiny Art League Booth. Sunrise Yoga will be on Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. and the Tiny Art League booth will be available Friday evening and Saturday from 2 – 7 p.m.

07/16/19 – 5:24 A.M.

The Carey Village Council is looking at an ordinance to allow low-speed and utility vehicles, mini-trucks, and motor-driven cycles and scooters on village streets. The ordinance was given its second reading last night.

Council previously allowed golf carts on village streets so long as they passed an inspection by the police department. The new ordinance would require the new vehicles to go through the same process. Council is also looking into requiring the use of headlights when the vehicles are in use to increase visibility.

07/16/19 – 5:16 A.M.

Fostoria City Schools is hosting a public auction to sell some of the items from Riley and Longfellow elementary schools. The online auction includes everything from storage cabinets and cupboards to TVs and dry erase boards. You can view and bid on items online but they must be paid for and picked on August 10, 12, or 13. You can reach the auction at www.kigarauctions.com. The auction will be live until 8 p.m. on August 8.

07/16/19 – 4:53 A.M.

A Hancock County judge rejected a Findlay man’s argument that his drug charges went against his religious freedom yesterday. Judge Reginald Routson sentenced 36-year-old Matthew Cook to two years in prison but gave him a two-year stay in light of Cook’s plan to file an appeal.

The Courier’s Kathryne Rubright reports that Cook pleaded no contest to charges related to the manufacturing and aggravated possession of drugs and possession of marijuana. The first two charges concern hallucinogenic mushrooms. Cook pleaded no contest so that he can appeal the issue in his case.

Cook claimed that the drugs were used for religious reasons and that the case is prejudice against him. You can read more about the arguments and the charges against Cook in today’s Courier.

07/15/19 – 9:59 A.M.

A Columbus Grove man was killed in an industrial accident Saturday morning at Colonial Surface Solutions in the village. The Lima News reports that 53-year-old Darren Langhals was struck in the head around 8 a.m. by a steel beam. The Allen County Coroner’s Office pronounced him dead at the scene.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to start an investigation today.

07/12/19 – 12:00 P.M.

You’ll want to make sure you shred confidential documents like old tax forms or medical files to help protect your identity. Courtney Comstock from Hancock County Solid Waste Management District said that they want to help you out with a paper shredding event tomorrow.

Comstock said they’re even bringing in specialized trucks to help.

She added that they will take up to four boxes of your documents and shred them for free. They will be out at the Hancock County Educational Service Center at 7868 County Road 140 from 9 a.m. to noon.

07/12/19 – 10:30 A.M.

The City of Findlay is urging residents in both the city and the county to sign up for the alert system. Mayor Christina Muryn (Murn/rhymes with burn) explained that the system has many features…

Muryn said that this can help clarify specific parts of the county that are affected. She added that they have been working with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office to include people outside of the city as well.

You can learn more or get signed up at findlayohio.com.