Monthly Archives: April 2018

Bridge Repair Projects Starts On I-75 This Week

April 23, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

4/23/18 – 5:12 A.M.

ODOT has summer plans on I-75 outside of the construction zone in Findlay. Crews will restrict the interstate to one lane between Bentley Road and State Route 103 in Bluffton for a bridge repair project starting this week. The project includes the Hancock County Road 15 bridge over I-75 and the I-75 bridge over Riley Creek in Bluffton.

ODOT says the work will continue into late September. Crews are preparing the interstate for a lane shift onto the shoulder near Riley Creek. The traffic shift should happen in about two weeks.

Work Continues On Findlay Roads This Week

April 23, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

4/23/18 – 5:01 A.M.

You’ll see orange barrels in a few locations around Findlay this week. The city says crews will close the Osborn Avenue bridge at times starting Wednesday. The work will take several weeks to complete. The closures will happen between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Elsewhere, you’ll continue to see lane restrictions on Cory Street for curb and sidewalk replacement. The city will restrict Cory to one lane between Lima and Sandusky streets. The road is closed between Sandusky and Crawford.

North Blanchard is down to one southbound lane between Trenton and Melrose avenues for repair work.

Park Street remains closed to through traffic between Lima and Hancock Streets for road reconstruction.

Concrete Getting Poured For Osborn Avenue Bridge In Findlay Starting Monday

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

04/20/18 – 4:40 P.M.

Construction will continue to take place on the Osborne Avenue Bridge. Zachrich Construction announced that they will be pouring concrete for sidewalks starting Monday. The said that they will have trucks and equipment out. You’re urged to avoid the area if possible.

Ben Roethlisberger Coming To Findlay For Charity Softball Game

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

04/20/18 – 4:35 P.M.

Ben Roethlisberger and 9 other Steelers players will be coming to Findlay in June. They are coming for a charity softball game on June 10th. The players will split up five per team and be joined by local celebrities. The proceeds will benefit the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. Tickets are available through the Findlay High School Athletic Department.

UF Professor Talks About Cryptocurrency

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

04/20/18 – 4:27 P.M.

Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin has been growing in popularity lately. The University of Findlay’s Dr. Greg Arburn said that it’s important to know how volatile the cryptocurrency market is.

Greg Arburn

He added that if you have invested it is important to keep your cryptocurrency locked away on a flash drive.

Greg Arburn

You can watch the full interview below.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Talks About Saving Pension Programs On WFIN

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

04/20/18 – 4:24 P.M.

Pensions are at risk and members of Congress are trying to fix the issue. Senator Sherrod Brown was on WFIN to talk about why it’s important to worry about it. He said that if the pension plan collapses it will affect taxpayers and businesses alike.

Sherrod Brown

Brown explained that if the pensions collapse then so will these businesses leading to the unemployment of thousands of Ohioans. Brown explained that the proposed plan will work like a federal loan to save the pension plan. He said that this isn’t a bail-out.

Sherrod Brown

Brown explained that the bill is supported by several Democrats and Republicans. The goal is to keep the pensions safe and to protect the economy.

Cease And Desist Letter For Campaign Ads Attacking Cross Cite Wrong Radio Stations

April 20, 2018Local News, WFIN Top StoryMatt Demczyk

4/20/18 – 12:06 P.M.

A case of mistaken identity appears to be behind the latest dust-up over advertising in the 83rd Ohio House District Republican primary. A post on the Jon Cross campaign Facebook page cites a cease and desist letter sent to WFIN and WKXA radio about ads attacking the Cross campaign. The letter from the American Conservative Union claims filings required to run the ad on the radio stations lists the wrong people as board members of the political action committee paying for the commercials.

A response from Findlay Publishing Company Vice President and Director of Broadcast Dave Glass says the filing from the ACU cited the wrong radio stations. The document attached to the cease and desist letter includes public forms from WINT AM/FM in Willoughby, Ohio. The stations are not affiliated with Findlay Publishing or WFIN and WKXA. The stations are also not located in the 83rd Ohio House District.

Glass says the radio stations based in Findlay have no position in the 83rd District race, but he can confirm the station’s public disclosure forms for the ad in question are in order. They are viewable on the FCC’s website.

Findlay Publishing is the parent company of WFIN and WKXA radio.

The Conservative Alliance political action committee paid for the commercial in question

Siren Repairs Scheduled Today In Findlay

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

04/20/18 – 10:53 A.M.

The City of Findlay is going to be repairing and testing the all-hazards sirens throughout the city today. According to the mayor’s office, the sirens shouldn’t go off but that it is a possibility. If you hear the sirens don’t panic.

Healthy Kids Day Takes Place At UF Tonight

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

4/20/18 – 7:16 A.M.

An event promoting healthy children in the community is taking place in Findlay tonight. The University of Findlay and the Findlay Family YMCA are hosting the 6th annual Healthy Kids Day. It takes place in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center on the UF campus from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Activities include a Ninja obstacle course hosted by UF’s Occupational Therapy Program and XT Fitness. Blanchard Valley Health Center will provide healthy food and snacks. There are also educational items for kids and parents.

The event is free and open to the public.

One Person Injured In Crash On North Main Street

April 20, 2018Local NewsMatt Demczyk

4/20/18 – 6:53 A.M.

A one-car crash injured a Findlay woman Thursday morning. The Findlay Police Department says the crash happened around 11:15 a.m. on North Main Street near Trenton Avenue.

59-year-old William Mundy was driving north on Main when he turned left into the path of a pickup truck driven by 29-year-old Christopher Pollock of Bluffton. Hanco EMS took Mundy’s passenger, 55-year-old Marlene Mundy, to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment.

Officers cited William Mundy for failing to yield for a left turn.