Monthly Archives: October 2018

UPDATE: Reservoir Turning Causes Bad Smell And Taste In Findlay Water

Local News, WFIN Top Story

10/22/18 – 10 P.m.
UPDATE: 10/23/18 – 4:35 P.M.

Some people have taken to social media to point out that Findlay water tastes funny and is making people sick. City of Findlay safety director Paul Schmelzer explained that the water is safe. The bad taste and smell are due to the reservoirs turning over. This happens when an extreme temperature change causes warm water from the bottom of the reservoir to rise up into the water treatment plant. The water is heavier with organic matter causing a foul smell and taste.

The Ohio EPA backed up Schmelzer’s claim saying that they are aware of the situation. EPA Spokesperson Dina Pierce told the Courier that residents may want to use bottled water until the smell and taste have cleared, but that it isn’t necessary.

The Findlay Water Department is flushing lines citywide to clear the system of the water. Water Superintendent Jason Phillips said it will take a few more days.

United Way Talks About Funding During Rotary Update

Local News

10/22/18 – 9:59 P.M.

The United Way of Hancock County talked about how they support local programs at the Findlay Rotary Club on Monday. President and CEO John Urbanski said that they form coalitions to better hit problems facing the community.

John Urbanski

Urbanski said that they made a switch from funding organizations to funding programs and services.

John Urbanski

This allows United Way to show results and better spend donor money. So far this year, the United Way of Hancock County has distributed over $2.2 million to programs and services.

Democratic Candidate For Lt. Governor Stopped In Findlay

Local News

10/22/18 – 9:55 P.M.

Ohio Lt. Governor Candidate Betty Sutton stopped to campaign in Findlay on Monday. She said that this race for governor is going to come down to Healthcare.

Betty Sutton

Sutton said that Mike DeWine has not tried to protect people with pre-existing conditions in the past. She added that she and gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray will fight for the people.

Betty Sutton

She also explained that she and Cordray are supportive of Issue 1.

Betty Sutton

Sutton said that she and Cordray don’t think it will have as many negative effects as people claim. She added that she is fully supportive of drug courts and those trying to stem the tide of the epidemic.

Republican Lt. Governor Candidate Jon Husted Brings Campaign To Findlay

Local News, WFIN Top Story

10/22/18 – 12:00 P.M.

Republican Lt. Governor candidate Jon Husted brought his campaign to Findlay Monday. Speaking with WFIN’s Chris Oaks, Husted said he and Mike DeWine want to make sure schools have access to a resource officer as well as mental health professionals…

Audio: Jon Husted

Husted compared he and Mike DeWine’s economic vision with Democrats Richard Cordray and Betty Sutton…

Audio: Jon Husted

Husted said that Cordray wants to put in place policies that go against practices that have led to Ohio’s economic recovery.

Husted says he and DeWine would have a strong focus on kids if elected in November…

Audio: Jon Husted

Husted says they’ll do that by working to create a well-educated workforce in the state. He says that will help people earn higher incomes.

Husted met with Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik and the Courier editorial board while in Findlay.

Gas Prices Continue To Drop, For Now

Local News

10/22/18 – 8:28 A.M.

Local gas prices continue to decline, but you might want to fill up sooner rather than later. OhioGasPrices.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular in Findlay is $2.53 today. That’s down 12 cents over the last week and down nearly 30 cents over the last 14 days.

However, Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy tweeted over the weekend that retail gas prices have fallen under wholesale prices in many locations. That means prices could increase soon.

Elsewhere in the area, Ottawa drivers report paying $2.56 per gallon. That’s a 23 cent decline from last week. The statewide average is also $2.56 per gallon.

Part Of Main Street Closed Later This Week

Local News

10/22/18 – 8:15 A.M.

Road work continues on some busy Findlay streets this week. The city says crews will close Main Street between Sandusky and Hardin streets on Tuesday for the installation of in-pavement lighting. You’ll also see lane reductions on Main between Front and Hardin streets at times.

Resurfacing work will close Cory Street between Lima and Elm streets during working hours. Resurfacing projects continue on Oakland Avenue between Main Street and Washington Avenue and on Stanley Avenue from France Street to the dead end. Resurfacing is also scheduled on Summit Street between Lima Avenue and Stadium Drive.

Elsewhere, storm sewer installation is taking place on East Foulke Avenue between Myrtle Avenue and Blanchard Street. Similar work continues on George Street and on Garfield Avenue between Crystal Avenue and the railroad tracks. The city is also replacing storm sewers on Midland and Allen avenues between Blanchard Street and the railroad tracks.

A waterline replacement continues on Woodworth Drive between Fostoria Avenue and Glen Meadow.

Part Of West Main Cross Closed In Findlay This Week

Local News

10/22/18 – 7:50 A.M.

You’ll see a couple of new road projects in Hancock County this week. ODOT says they are closing State Route 12 in Findlay between Western Avenue and Liberty Street for railroad crossing repair. The project should last all week.

Crews are also closing State Route 235 between Township Road 36 and First Street in Mount Cory starting Wednesday for railroad crossing repair. That project should take a week as well.

Elsewhere, U.S. 68 in Arlington remains closed between Liberty Street and the Buck Run bridge. You’ll continue to see lane restrictions on U.S. 68 from Findlay to Hardin County for berm repair work. Crews also continue to restrict State Route 330 to one lane between North Street in Vanlue and State Route 568 for a resurfacing project.

Findlay Boy Gets Surprise Tickets To Super Bowl

Local News

10/22/18 – 7:40 A.M.

A Findlay boy bullied during his youth football practice earlier this year is now going to the Super Bowl. After the incident, the Findlay High School football team invited Taylan Orton to join them on the sidelines during football games for the rest of the season. At Friday night’s game against Toledo Central Catholic, a representative from the NFL presented Taylan with four tickets to this year’s Super Bowl.

Taylan also got a football signed by Findlay-native Ben Roethlisberger.

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Two Injured In Weekend Crash Near Vanlue

Local News

10/22/18 – 7:16 A.M.

A two-car crash injured two people near Vanlue over the weekend. The State Highway Patrol says 68-year-old Ronald Fredritz of Carey was driving a pickup truck  on Hancock County Road 169 around 11:40 a.m. Saturday when he pulled into the intersection with State Route 15 and into the path of an SUV driven by 52-year-old Thomas Cieslewicz of Powell.

Hanco EMS took Cieslewicz and his passenger, 16-year-old Matthew Cieslewicz, to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Troopers cited Fredritz for failure to yield from a stop sign.

Findlay Woman Injured In Sunday Crash

Local News

10/22/18 – 5:33 A.M.

A two-car crash injured a Findlay woman Sunday afternoon. The Findlay Police Department says the crash happened at the intersection of Crystal and Winfield avenues around 2:35 p.m.

65-year-old Thomas Miller of Findlay was driving on Winfield and stopped at the intersection, but then pulled into the path of a car driven by 28-year-old Kayla Buck. Hanco EMS took Buck to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Officers cited Miller for failing to yield from a stop sign.