10/23/18 – 3:26 P.M.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Putnam County Crime Victim Services reports that 260 to 340 adults are physically abused by a current or former partner every year. That does not include emotional or sexual abuse.
Crime Victim Services will have a demonstration from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on November 6 at the Leipsic Community Center. They will talk about what is healthy and unhealthy in relationships. You can learn more by calling 419-523-1111
10/23/18 – 1:37 P.M.
The Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission wants to help you keep warm this winter. The HEAP 2019 Winter Crisis Program will start on November 1 and last until March 31 or as long as funds are available. The program helps people that need financial assistance to make sure they have a heating source. There are income restrictions on who is eligible for the assistance.
You can learn more about the program by calling the HHWP CACat 419-423-3755 or by visiting hhwpcac.org.
10/23/18 – 12:56 P.M.
This week is National Teen Driving Safety Week and the Ohio State Highway Patrol Findlay post wants to remind teens of the dangers of reckless driving. According to a release, car accidents are the leading cause of death in teens. In Ohio, teen drivers were involved in over 135,800 crashes from 2015 to 2017. The teens’ actions contributed to 15 percent of the crashes. Crashes where the teen was at fault resulted in 285 casualties and over 41,900 injuries.
The patrol urges parents to talk about safe driving and to impose driving restrictions to keep teens safe.
10/23/18 – 7:12 A.M.
A rollover crash happened on I-75 in Hancock County early this morning. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the interstate about a mile north of State Route 235 around 12:30 a.m. One person in the car reportedly was trapped inside.
We’ll have more details as they become available.
10/23/18 – 6:52 A.M.
The investigation continues into a Fostoria burglary today. A post on the Fostoria Police Department’s Facebook page says officers arrested two Toledo men after they allegedly attempted to rob people at gunpoint Monday night.
One of the victims escaped the home at 711 North Poplar Street and called the police from a neighbor’s home. Officers found several people inside and outside the house when they arrived. They arrested 25-year-old Dorian Williams and 24-year-old Dashaun Armstrong at the house.
Witness statements say Williams and Armstrong forced a victim to take them into the home. Once inside they tried to take items from the victims. They were still in the home when police arrived. Both men face aggravated burglary charges.
10/23/18 – 6:41 A.M.
McComb is looking for a new village council member. Robin Rader stepped down Monday due to health concerns. Residents interested in the council seat can submit a letter of intent to the municipal office before 4 p.m. on October 31.
Rader’s term expires at the end of 2021.
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10/23/18 – 5:30 A.M.
A couple of road closures will make for some heavy traffic at times in Findlay today. You’ll want to watch for the railroad crossing on West Main Cross and the closure of South Main Street between Sandusky and Hardin streets. Combined with the closure of Lima Avenue near Cooper Tire, the construction is causing big delays at times at the intersection of Sandusky and Western.
10/23/18 – 5:23 A.M.
South Main Street in Findlay is the place to be tonight. The 2018 Findlay-Hancock County Halloween Parade starts at 7 p.m. For the second year in a row, it will take place south of the downtown area, rather than in downtown. The route takes the parade up Main Street between Sixth Street and Lima Avenue.
The parade moved to a new route last year to avoid the construction zone in downtown. Laurie Poland works registration for the parade. She says the new route worked well for everyone last year.
The Hancock Leadership Alumni Association sponsors the parade. It typically lasts a little more than 2 hours.
10/23/18 – 5:16 A.M.
Republican Jim Jordan says he would allow for more debate in the House of Representatives if he were the House speaker. Jordan talked about his aspirations during a stop in Findlay Monday. Jordan says if Republicans keep control of the House and he is re-elected in Ohio’s 4th District, he will work to become Speaker of the House.
Jordan says in that role he could force votes on spending cuts, construction of a border security wall, and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. He added that a lack of political will from party leaders has kept those goals from getting accomplished.
Jordan says Paul Ryan and John Boehner choked off public debate. He would allow longer debates on the floor of the house. He also said he would work to end the concentration of power in the House to only a few top officials.
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10/23/18 – 5:02 A.M.
Fire destroyed two buildings in downtown Leipsic Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded to 202 East Main Street just after noon after receiving reports about smoke coming from the unoccupied buildings. Leipsic Fire Chief Neil Goodwin says the buildings were being used for storage.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating, but it doesn’t appear the fires are suspicious. So far there is no damage estimate.
Firefighters were able to save to adjoining buildings. Two apartments in the neighboring buildings suffered water damage. The blaze displaced one family.