4/5/18 – 6:53 A.M.

Millstream Career Center is putting a unique spin on the job fair later this month. The facility is hosting a “reverse job fair,” where students will set up at tables and employers will come to them. Pam Hamlin is Millstream’s career tech and adult education coordinator. She says that students don’t engage employers as much as they could in a traditional job fair set up.

The event will group students by employment needs, including those looking for summer jobs or those looking for full-time employment after graduation. The event takes place April 17.

Interested employers can register at millstreamcc.org.

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4/5/18 – 6:42 A.M.

The Republican candidates running for Hancock County Commissioner will meet for a forum tonight. Tim Bechtol and Paul Craun will answer questions about the county budget, flood mitigation, and economic development among others.

The event takes place just after 6 p.m. in the Center for Civic Engagement in the University of Findlay’s Center for Student Life and College of Business building.

You can listen to the event on 1330 WFIN and on 95.5 FM.

4/5/18 – 5:30 A.M.

Putnam County’s finances are in good shape. The Putnam County Sentinel reports that’s according to a recent report from the state. Indicators from the state auditor’s website show the county has a “positive outlook.” That’s due in part to revenues outpacing expenses. The county also has no debt.

County Auditor Robert Benroth tells the newspaper 2017 will likely be the second year in the row the county has had rated positively against all the state’s indicators used in the report.

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4/5/18 – 5:19 A.M.

The number of overdose deaths in Hancock County for 2017 could climb higher than 30 when investigations are final. Hancock Public Health says they have now confirmed 27 overdose deaths for last year. Six other cases are still pending.

In 2016, 15 people died as the result of an overdose in Hancock County. The number was 16 the year before.

So far this year Blanchard Valley Hospital has treated 58 people for overdoses. Deputy Health Commissioner Barb Wilhelm says there are no confirmed overdose deaths for the year yet, but 11 cases are under investigation.

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04/04/18 – 6:05 P.M.

A famed Tuskegee Airman will be coming to the University of Findlay to give a presentation. Lt. Col. Harold Brown will tell his story of fighting in World War II and to present his book “Keep Your Airspeed: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman”. He and his co-author and wife Dr. Marsha S. Bordner will be signing and selling copies of the book.

The presentation will start with a brief film showcasing Brown’s story. It will be followed by a question and answer session with audience members.

The presentation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on April 23 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.

04/04/18 – 5:41 P.M.

The Findlay and Hancock County health departments have been merged for over 2 years now. Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi said that this helped cut costs and merge services.

Karim Baroudi

Baroudi said that this has lead to much greater efficiency and benefits to the county.

Karim Baroudi

Baroudi said they offer over 50 programs including immunization clinics, environmental health, and education.

04/04/18 – 4:23 P.M.

The Findlay Police are warning residents of a phone scam in the area. Scammers are calling people claiming to be from AEP Ohio. They demand payment for a bill and say that they will shut off your power.

AEP Ohio says that they won’t call to demand a payment within a couple hours. They also won’t ask for personal account information or a specific payment form like gift cards. If someone calls you with this scam, do not give them any information.

04/04/18 – 2:51 P.M.

Today is Humans of Findlay day and WFIN is taking a look at how much it has grown. Founder Dave Morrow said that his idea has grown much bigger than he would have guessed.

Dave Morrow

Morrow added that Humans of Findlay is ranked second on Facebook, behind the Humans of New York page. He said that the work will continue, with a second book on the way.

4/4/18 – 9:34 A.M.

A boil water advisory is affecting a handful of homes in Findlay today. The city’s water distribution department says the advisory affects 18 homes in the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Candlewick Drive. We have the complete list of addresses on our website.

People who live in the affected area should boil their water for at least a minute before use until further notice.

Affected Addresses: 2001, 2009, 2014, 2017, 2022, 2025, 2030, 2033, 2037, 2038, 2100, 2105, 2108, 2116, 2117, 2123, 2124