06/06/18 – 4:47 A.M.

The Findlay Water Distribution Department will be flushing hydrants today. The work will be in the area of the Blanchard River south to East Hobart Street from South Main Street to County Road 180.

If you have any questions you can call the Water Distribution office at 419-424-7192.

06/05/18 – 9:58 P.M.
UPDATE – 06/06/18 – 11:38 A.M.

The man killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer outside the Valfilm factory Tuesday has been named. The Findlay Police Department reports that 41-year-old Andrew Hohman of Findlay was laying on the ground working on a hydraulic mechanism for a loading dock. 47-year-old William Saunders was backing up a truck and couldn’t see him. Hohman was pinned between the truck and the loading dock.

Hancock County Coroner Dr. Mark Fox ordered an autopsy for Hohman. Police report the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been contacted to investigate.

06/05/18 – 9:23 P.M.

Democratic candidate for state auditor Zack Space was in Findlay Tuesday to talk about his campaign. Space said that his Republican counterpart Keith Faber is too cozy with money interests to serve the state as the auditor.

Zack Space

Space said that this cost public schools over 80 million dollars that went to the now-bankrupt ECOT.

Space added that he wants to use the position to help address the opioid epidemic.

Zack Space

He said that right now it’s like all of the counties in the state are trying to re-invent the wheel when addressing the epidemic. By auditing the effectiveness of medic-aid programs, he said he can stop the waste of tax dollars on ineffective programs.

He said he’d also use his position to take down payday lenders and gerrymandering.

6/5/18 – 6:52 A.M.

Wood County residents should be aware of another phone scam. The sheriff’s office says someone is calling people in the area and claiming that someone in the target’s home has a warrant out for their arrest. In many cases, the person identified themselves as “Davis.”

If you get a call like this, don’t give any personal information and hang up on the caller.

6/5/18 – 6:46 A.M.

The Fostoria Police Department is looking for the person who owns two piglets they found running around the 700 block of Buckley Street late Monday morning. Captain Dan Dell managed to catch both pigs, but it took a little effort. One of the piglets ran away each time he came near it.

The department is making the most of the situation. A post on their Facebook page says, “These two porkers decided to get some exercise this morning, and got a little mischievous. Charges include fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, obstructing official justice, and trespassing.”

If you know who owns the pigs you should call 419-435-8573.

6/5/18 – 5:31 A.M.

Marion Township has plans for road work this week. Crews will start milling curb areas on Forest Lake Drive, Brookstone Drive, Longmeadow Lane, and Marion Township Road 202 today. They’ll pave Forest Lake Drive on Friday.

The township plans to maintain traffic on the roads during the work. You might see some temporary closures at intersections.

6/5/18 – 5:25 A.M.

If you have questions about your Social Security benefits, a local bank is holding a workshop to help you find answers. First National Bank at 1630 Tiffin Avenue is hosting the event on June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A representative of Franklin Templeton Investments will provide general information about Social Security and discuss the issues the program faces.

They’ll also outline ways you can maximize your benefits.

If you’re going, you need to bring some retirement information with you. For more information or to RSVP you can call 419-384-3221.