Monthly Archives: June 2018

Suspect In Overdose Death Arrested In Georgia

Local News, WFIN Top Story

6/21/18 – 5:06 A.M.

Authorities have arrested a man suspected in a Hancock County overdose death. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reports police found 43-year-old Anthony Whitiker of Toledo at a swimming pool in Fairburn, Georgia. Whitaker is facing several charges including involuntary manslaughter stemming from the death of 28-year-old Danielle Rice.

A passerby found the body of Rice along a road northeast of Findlay in February. Authorities initially investigated the case as a homicide. County Coroner Dr. Mark Fox later determined she died from a fentanyl overdose.

40-year-old Desirae Bright of Findlay and 38-year-old Dawn Jones are also facing charges in the case.

Special Olympics Torch Run Headed Through Findlay Wednesday

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06/20/18 – 7:17 P.M.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics made its way through Findlay Wednesday evening. Blanchard Valley Center’s Cindy Maag said that it is an exciting time getting the torch to the games.

Cindy Maag

Runners started at the State Highway Patrol Findlay Post on North Main Street. They made several stops along the way including the University of Findlay, The Kroger on Sixth Street, and the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

The runners arrived at the Blanchard Valey Center around 5:15 p.m.

Veterans Can Learn More About Available Benefits At Resource Fair

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06/20/18 – 12:19 P.M.

The Hancock County Veterans Service Office is hosting its 5th Annual Veterans Resource Fair this Sunday. Assistant Director Kyle Frias said that they will have around 25 organizations there to talk to veterans.

Kyle Frias

Frias said that the fair is open to veterans from the area, not just Hancock County.

 

Kyle Frias

The event is this Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Elks on West Melrose Avenue.

VIDEO: Mihalik Joining Group Of Mayors In Texas To Protest Separation Of Children From Parents

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6/20/18 – 10:07 A.M.

Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik is joining a group of mayors from around the nation to protest the separation of immigrant children from their families at the border. A release from the city says around 10 mayors associated with the U.S. Conference of Mayors are taking part in the visit to Tornillo, Texas.

Mihalik says, “The practice or policy or law, whatever you want to call it, is wrong.” She adds, “I’m not interested in debating who is responsible for it or how long it has been in place. It is wrong and is a manifestation of the inability of our lawmakers in Washington to get something done on Comprehensive Immigration Reform.”

Mihalik says she’s going to Texas to shed light on an inhumane act.

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Arcadia School District Lands State Auditor Award

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6/20/18 – 6:55 A.M.

The Arcadia School District scored high marks on a recent audit. State Auditor Dave Yost presented the district with an Auditor of State Award. The department gives the honor to local governments and school districts that meet the standards of a “clean” audit report.

That means no findings for recovery or other issues and that the organization filed reports the reports on time.

Special Olympic Torch Relay Comes Through Findlay Today

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6/20/18 – 6:44 A.M.

The Special Olympics Torch Relay will make its way through Findlay against today. Members of local law enforcement agencies will escort the relay down Main Street starting at 3:30 p.m.

The event will start at the State Highway Patrol post on North Main Street, with stops at the University of Findlay, the Hancock County Courthouse, Findlay Fire Station 1, and the Kroger on Sixth Street. It then heads to the fairgrounds and then the Blanchard Valley Center on East Sandusky Street.

The torch relay is a free event that’s open to the public.

You’re asked to try and avoid the parade route if you’re driving in Findlay this afternoon.

McComb Wants Parts Of Village Separated From Pleasant Township

Local News

6/20/18 – 5:30 A.M.

McComb officials want parts of the village legally separated from Pleasant Township. They’ve presented the Hancock County Commissioners with a letter outlining their request. As it stands now properties annexed into the village still pay real estate taxes to the township in some instances.

The letter says the issue causes “an overlapping governmental structure that historically does not allow for efficient use of time or resources.” The letter says while other Hancock County villages have properties that pay taxes to a township, the township provides services like snow removal in return. McComb officials say that isn’t the case with Pleasant Township.

The goal of the request is to make the township lines identical to the village limits. The commissioners took no action Tuesday.

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Michigan Man Accused Of Robbing Findlay Pharmacy In January

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6/20/18 – 5:17 A.M.

A Michigan man is facing charges stemming from the robbery of the Tiffin Avenue Kroger pharmacy in January. The Hancock County grand jury indicted 24-year-old Deaire Brown of Detroit on a robbery charge Tuesday.

Investigators say Brown is one of two men who jumped the pharmacy counter and took several bottles of prescription medications around 12:50 p.m. on January 28.

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