07/19/17 – 10:27 A.M.

The United Way of Hancock County established a flood relief fund with First National Bank. United Way has placed $10,000 to start helping families affected by the flood. You can make donations to the fund at any First Federal bank location in Northwest Ohio. You can also contribute online at liveunitedhancockcounty.org/give and put “flood relief” in the comment section.

100% of funds will help with replacing appliances, furniture, and renovation costs. CEO John Urbanski said, “Many of the people affected by this flood are just one major expense or disaster away from poverty.”

07/19/17 – 8:36 A.M.

The American Red Cross is helping to get people back on their feet after last weeks flood. They are providing guidance about resources and the recovery process. Case workers are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Family Center until Friday to help people create personal recovery plans. They will also help you navigate paperwork and locate help from the Red Cross and other agencies.

07/19/17 – 7:50 A.M.

The Findlay Water Distribution Department has lifted the boil advisory for Canterbury Drive but has issued another. The new advisory affects the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of Central Avenue. We have a complete list of affected addresses below.

The Water Distribution Department is repairing a water main on Central. They recommend that you boil water for at least a minute before using it to cook, drink, or brush your teeth.

You can call the Water Distribution Department at 419 424 7192 if you have any questions.

600 Block
600, 602, 604, 606, 609, 612, 615 A-H, 620, 621, 623, 626, 633, 641, 641

700 Block
700, 703, 704, 709, 710, 714, 716, 719, 720, 727, 731, 736, 740, 741, 750

800 Block
804, 810, 815

07/19/17 – 5:33 A.M.

A car accident on State Route 12 near Arcadia sent three people to the hospital yesterday. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reports that the accident happened around 5:20 p.m. in Washington Township. 27-year-old Alexandria Meadows of Arcadia was heading east on 12. She went left of center and struck a car driven by 37-year-old Brandi Fox of Findlay.

Both drivers and 18-year-old Heidi Fox, who was a passenger in Fox’s car, suffered unknown injuries. They were all taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

07/19/17 – 5:20 A.M.

Many people have started the cleanup process after last week’s flood but one Findlay Street is still underwater. The Courier reports Oklahoma Court, west of the city in the Western Meadows subdivision, still had 8-10 inches of water on it last night. It started to recede Tuesday evening after county crews pumped water out of a nearby retention pond.

Last year, the 12 families on the street were assessed $900 each after the retention pond was cleaned out and two pumps were replaced. Some residents of the street believe that others are tied into the retention pond which caused the flooding. More on the Courier.