07/10/18 – 5:09 A.M.

There is a boil water advisory for an avenue in Findlay. The Findlay Water Distribution Department issued the advisory in the area around Connell Avenue. This includes addresses on First Street, Blanchard Avenue, Fishlock Avenue, Amelia Avenue, Lippincott Avenue, and Connell Avenue. You can find the complete list of affected addresses below.

You should boil your water for at least a minute before using it for cooking, drinking, or oral hygiene.

Affected Addresses:

1027 First Street

1510 Blanchard Avenue

1300 Fishlock Avenue

1100 Block of Amelia Avenue

1500 and 1600 blocks of Lippincott Avenue

1500, 1600, and 1700 blocks of Connell Avenue

07/09/18 – 11:15 A.M.

Stantec Engineering is releasing its updated review of its Blanchard River flood-control recommendations Tuesday. The Courier reports that the 100-page draft report will be made available Tuesday morning at hancockcountyflooding.com. This will follow a presentation to the Maumee Watershed Conservancy District.

The meeting is open to the public and will be at 9 a.m. at the Defiance office. Project Manager Steve Wilson explained that they won’t have any hard copies for the public.

You can read more on the courier.

07/09/18 – 10:50 P.M.

Fostoria Police are looking for help finding a dog that attacked a woman’s family in June. The Review-Times reports that the dog attacked the woman’s dog in one attack and then attacked her, her son, and their puppy during a second attack. This left bruises on her son and fractured her hand.

Police Chief Keith Loreno said that it can be tough to find a dog in the city. He added that anyone with information on the dog to come forward. You should also take a picture of the dog if you can do so safely. You can reach the Fostoria Police Department at 419-435-8573.

The victim asked for the community’s help in finding the animal last Sunday. She added that this isn’t the first time she encountered the aggressive dog. Neighbors have also reported run-ins with the dog.

07/09/18 – 8:10 A.M.

A Carey man was hurt in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening. The Findlay Police Department reports that 52-year-old Keith Gault was riding his motorcycle in the 200 block of Crystal Avenue around 9:15 p.m. when he lost control on the railroad tracks.

Hanco EMS took Gault to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries.

The accident is still under investigation.

07/06/18 – 8:28 A.M.

You can tour various Findlay gardens this weekend during the third annual Flag City Daylily Tour. Michael Anders has one of the stops. He said that he started growing daylilies after a trip back home to visit family.

Michael Anders

Anders said that the tour is today until 6 p.m.  The tour will also run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. You can contact Anders for more information at 419-889-8827. You can also find a link to a map of the tour here.

07/06/18 – 7:08 A.M.

An accident in Liberty Township sent a Bluffton woman to the hospital Thursday. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reports that the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. at the State Route 12 and Township Road 139 intersection.

63-year-old Ronald Rettig from Rawson stopped on Township Road 139 at the intersection. He failed to see 71-year-old Paula Eck’s vehicle as he pulled onto State Route 12 and into her path.

Hanco EMS took Eck to Blanchard Valley Hospital. Her status is unknown. Officers cited Rettig for failure to yield from a stop sign.

07/06/18 – 5:28 A.M.

The Bowling Green Police Division is investigating an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault. The Sentinel-Tribune reports that the alleged victims are thirteen and fourteen-years-old. Police have arrested one suspect, Simon Juan of Guatemala, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He is at the Wood County Justice Center.

There are three other suspects allegedly involved in the incident. Officers have identified them as David Ramos Conteras of Mexico, and Juan Garcia Rios Adiel and Arnulfo Ramos. Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for the men on two counts of kidnapping and rape.

If you have any information on the men, you’re urged to call Bowling Green Police at 419-352-1131, or the Wood County CrimeStoppers at 1-800-54-CRIME.