05/22/18 – 1 A.M.
20 Millstream Career Center students are graduating this weekend with Ohio Job Readiness Seals on their diplomas. Millstream’s Pam Hamlin explained the seals are a testament to hard work.
She added that the students had to have 3 mentors sign off on these skills. She added that the seal shows businesses that these students are worth hiring and are ready to work.
05/21/18 – 11:30 P.M.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray made a stop in Findlay to campaign. He said that it isn’t his first interaction with the City of Findlay.
Cordray added that he wants to help out farmers.
Cordray is going up against Mike DeWine for the governor’s seat.
05/21/18 – 11 P.M.
The City of Findlay welcomed a new cherry tree to Dorney Plaza Monday afternoon. Friends of Findlay president Tom Fukuda explained that the tree is a symbol of friendship between Japan and Findlay.
Fukuda explained that Friends of Findlay has 13 Japanese enterprises around Hancock County creating over 5,000 jobs.
He added that cherry blossom trees are an important symbol in Japanese culture.
05/21/18 – 3:10 P.M.
Thunderstorms are expected to roll into our area this evening. Meteorologist Chris Vickers said that there is a chance for hail and gusty winds. The National Weather Service reports that there is a high risk for areas south of Bowling Green to see some thunderstorms.
High winds and hail are possible in the forecast. There is also a chance of rotation in the storms. We will keep an eye on the situation and provide updates when they become available.
5/21/18 – 1:58 P.M.
Blanchard Valley Health System has started a new detox program. BVHS President Scott Malaney says the goal is to help people kick addictions to prescription drugs…
Audio: Scott Malaney
The program started on May 1. Malaney says it’s too early to look at results, but he believes it addresses a community need.
Growth of the health system was also a topic of conversation during today’s Rotary Club meeting. Malaney says Bowling Green recently asked Hanco Ambulance to provide service to the city…
Audio: Scott Malaney
Malaney says they are also working to see where collaboration with the hospital in Fostoria makes sense. BVHS is also set to open a new medical facility in Carey next summer.
Malaney also talked about potential developments near the intersection of I-75 and County Road 99. He says nothing is set in stone yet, but that it would surprise him if development in that area didn’t move forward.
5/21/18 – 10:00 A.M.
There will be more discussion about a proposed wind turbine on Findlay’s north side in the coming weeks. Hancock County Commissioner Brian Robertson says there are two issues…
Audio: Brian Robertson
Assistant prosecutor Cindy Land says a public hearing is set for 7 p.m. tonight at the Marion Township house. A second hearing is set for May 31 at 7 p.m. in the township house.
One Energy has proposed the turbine in the area of the Autoliv-Nissin brake factory under construction at the southwest corner of Bigelow Avenue and Bright Road.
5/21/18 – 8:36 A.M.
Local gas prices have backed down from last week’s highest prices, but are still above where they were a week ago. OhioGasPrices.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular in Findlay is $2.88. That’s a 16 cent increase from last Monday, but down nine cents from last week’s highest average.
Prices in Findlay are slightly above the state average, which sits at $2.86 per gallon. That’s a six-cent increase over the last seven days.
Drivers in Ottawa report paying $2.79 per gallon, even with last Monday’s prices.
5/21/18 – 8:24 A.M.
Fire damaged a home in McCutchenville Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to a home at 8845 State Route 53 around 8 a.m. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports first responders treated one person at the scene and took another to Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Two other people went to Mercy Tiffin Hospital for treatment.
The blaze closed State Route 53 for several hours. No other details are available yet.
5/21/18 – 8:17 A.M.
A Fostoria company continues to expand its footprint. The Review-Times reports the Mennel Milling Company has reached an agreement to buy Logan, Ohio-based Keynes Brothers Incorporated. The deal includes a flour mill and four county grain elevators. It also includes much of Keynes’ transportation division.
The company expects to complete the deal Tuesday.
MORE: Review-Times
5/21/18 – 7:39 A.M.
The Ohio Department of Education has designated Liberty-Benton High School as a Purple Star designated school. The award means the school shows a major commitment to students and families connected to the military. The school is the first in Hancock County to earn the honor.
Principal Brenda Frankart says while the school isn’t near a military base, they work hard to make sure new students feel included. She adds that’s largely due to new students frequently moving in as their parents take jobs at Marathon or other area companies. Frankart says current students tend to accept news students quickly because they’ve been in the same situation themselves.
Chad Marzec is a high school science teacher at LB who served in the Army. He handles letting teachers know when they have “military-connected students.” He also explains any special considerations the new student might need.
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