11/20/18 – 6:45 A.M.

A documentary about Post-Traumatic Stress disorder features a Putnam County paramedic. WLIO-TV reports “A New Leash on Life: the K9s for Warriors Story” features Louis Belluomini and his service dog Star. Lima Memorial Hospital screened the movie Monday night for EMS and hospital workers.

The hospital says it was important for EMS workers to see the effects of PTSD because they are subject to it as well.

The documentary chronicles Belluomini and two other veterans and their battles with PTSD, as well as the help they’ve received with their service dogs.

The move is available on Amazon Prime.

MORE: WLIO

11/20/18 – 5:17 A.M.

It was a long summer in Arlington without the use of part of Main Street, but officials are happy with the finished product. Village council talked about the construction project during a Monday meeting. Councilman Brian Essinger said, “Miller Contracting did an incredible job.” Others praised ODOT for helping fund the construction with grant money.

Construction crews upgraded a section of Main Street from Liberty Street to Buck Run, prompting ODOT to close that section of the street starting in July. The street recently reopened.

MORE: The future of Main Street reconstruction in Arlington

11/19/18 – 6:27 P.M.

The City Mission of Findlay received the support of several area motorcycle clubs that donated food. Executive Director Joy Barger said that the food donation has set the City Mission up for a while.

Joy Barger

The group consisted of motorcycle club’s from Findlay, Lima, Kenton, and even Detroit, Michigan. Together they collected over 20,000 pounds of food for the mission.

You can see the full interviews on our Facebook page.

11/19/18 – 6:01 P.M.

U.S. Congressman Bob Latta was on WFIN to talk about bipartisan efforts to get WiFi in rural areas. He said that this is a major need because the technology really helps people and is seeing more and more use.

Bob Latta

He explained that these bipartisan conversations could help a lot of people.

Bob Latta

Latta said that the committee will continue to have conversations about getting the appropriate structures in place to facilitate WiFi.

11/19/18 – 3:19 P.M.

Researchers from Ohio State University are looking at dandelions from Kazakhstan for tire production. The Courier’s Lou WIlin explains that there is an issue with these rubber producing dandelions though…

Lou Wilin

The researchers, with the backing of Cooper Tire and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, are looking at ways to treat for weeds without killing the dandelions.

Wilin said that this beneficial for tire producers.

Lou Wilin

Wilin added that these rubber producing dandelions can’t be implemented right away. He said they are years away from mass producing the dandelions.

You can learn more about the dandelion and its uses and limitations in the Courier.

11/19/18 – 3:04 P.M.

Bridge Hospice Bereavement Services is offering two wreath making events for those who have lost a loved one. Attendees will make a wreath in honor of loved ones this holiday season. The first event will be from noon to 7 p.m. on November 27 at the Brugeman Lodge in Riverbend Park. The second event will be the following day from 4 – 7 p.m. at Bowling Green Park’s Scout Building in Bowling Green.

The entire family is welcome to come and take part. You can RSVP by calling Bridge Hospice at 419.423.5351 or emailing bridge@bvhealthsystem.org.

11/19/18 – 8:16 A.M.

Local gas prices are nearly at their lowest point for 2018. GasBuddy.com reports the average price in Findlay is $2.25 per gallon today. That’s down 13 cents from last Monday. Prices haven’t been this low since late February.

However, you might want to fill up now. Patrick DeHaan of Gas Buddy tweeted Sunday night that a bounce in wholesale prices in the Great Lakes region could cause a price hike at some point this week.

Elsewhere, the average price per gallon in Ottawa is $2.30. That’s a nine-cent decline over the last week.

The statewide average is $2.41 per gallon. That’s actually up a penny from last Monday.