The Appleseed EMS is looking for a few good volunteers. The Courier reports the volunteer emergency medical service has seen numbers decline over the last several years. As a result, they worry about what that means for people in the areas of Jenera and Arlington, as well as the townships of Van Buren, Madison, and part of Eagle Township.

Appleseed EMS chief Todd Richard tells the newspaper there are times he doesn’t have enough people to respond to a run. That means Hanco EMS in Findlay has to respond, from a further distance. That, in turn, means thinning out Hanco’s coverage in Findlay.

Lorrie Dymond is a public safety program coordinator at Vanguard Sentinel Career Center in Fremont, which offers emergency medical technician classes. She says it’s difficult to find people to get the training and keep up their certifications. Richard says his department will pay for the training.

MORE: The Courier

3/5/18 – 4:32 A.M.

The U.S. Army is investigating the death of a soldier from Oregon. Officials say 20-year-old Specialist Jacob Wilkes was killed this past weekend at the Army Reserve Center in Lima. Wilkes suffered severe head injuries when he somehow became pinned between vehicles being towed out of the building.

03/02/18 – 5:45 P.M.

A Findlay woman is behind bars facing felonious assault charges following a domestic dispute. Findlay Police responded to a call at 448 Center Street around 1:30 p.m. Friday. They found 30-year-old Mario Altman conscious and alert outside of the home with a stab wound. Hanco EMS treated Altman at the scene and then took him to Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Hanco EMS also took 23-year-old Jasmine Kirkland to Blanchard Valley Hospital for stress. Officers then took her into custody for felonious assault.

Findlay Police Department gave out two awards Friday afternoon. Dispatcher Cari Rood won the dispatcher of the year award. She explained why she got into dispatch.

Cari Rood

Officer of the year was crime prevention officer Brian White. He also wanted to help people.

Brian White

Both award winners said it was a humbling experience and that they are proud to be recognized for their service.

03/02/18 – 5:04 P.M.

The Hancock County Commissioners gave a preview of the State of the County at the First Friday Republican Luncheon. Commissioner Tim Bechtol said that while the county is doing well economically, safety and security funds continue to be an issue.

Tim Bechtol

Bechtol said that the issues stem from the opioid epidemic. He added that the future isn’t bleak.

Tim Bechtol

The campaign looks to connect people suffering from substance abuse disorders with services that will help them. Bechtol said that this could help keep them out of the court system.

The State of the County Address will be Address will be at noon on March 20 at the University of Findlay.

03/02/18 – 2:43 P.M.

A three-month-old baby died in Findlay yesterday afternoon. Findlay police report the police department, Findlay Fire Department, and Hanco EMS rushed to 726 Carnahan Avenue. They received reports of a baby not breathing. When they arrived they found 3-month-old Surreno Killion unresponsive.

Hanco EMS and the Findlay Fire Department tried lifesaving efforts but the boy was pronounced dead around 2:30 p.m. Findlay Police and the Hancock County Coroner’s office are investigating the death. The cause of the death has not been determined.

03/02/18 – 2:17 P.M.

The Findlay Water Distribution Department has issued a boil water advisory for North Main Street and Walnut Street. 350 and 500 North Main Street are affected as well as several addresses in the 400 block of the street. Addresses in the 100 and 200 block of Walnut Street are affected. You can find a full list of addresses below.

The Water Distribution Department reports that they are repairing a water main. Until the advisory is lifted, you are urged to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, or oral hygiene.

NORTH MAIN
350, 413, 415, 416, 420, 423, 424, 428, 430, 432, 433, 500

WALNUT
110, 116, 123, 130, 200, 202, 206, 210, 214, 215, 219

If you have any questions, you can call the water distribution department at 419-424-7193

03/02/18 – 2:12 P.M.

Hancock Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for tree seedlings until March 16. The seedlings are available in packets for $16. They are bare root stocks ranging from 6-18 inches. You can pick up an order form at the Hancock SWCD Office or online at hancockswcd.com.

The seedlings will arrive in early April. You can call Hancock SWCD at 419-422-6569 for more information.