05/02/19 – 12:11 P.M.

With Measles repeatedly making national headlines we reached to an expert to talk about the illness. Hancock Public Health immunization nurse Tatum Weber explained that Ohio is safe for now…

She added that it wouldn’t be difficult for Measles to make the jump into Ohio though. She explained that the disease spreads very easily.

Weber said that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the vaccination.

05/02/19 – 11:01 A.M.

A truck carrying milk rolled over on Road 18 south of Road B early Thursday morning. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reports 39-year-old Joshua Palczewski was heading south on Road 18 around 4:15 a.m. He went off the right side of the road and then rolled over, leaking milk and fluids from the truck.

EMS took Palczewski to Defiance Regional Hospital.

05/02/19 – 9:35 A.M.

May is Preservation Month and the Hancock Historical Museum is working to raise awareness. Executive Director Sarah Sisser explained that there are several ways to try and preserve a building.

She added that there are also times where only the facade is kept and the rest of the building is rebuilt. She said that this helps maintain the importance of these buildings while making sure they are kept up to date and maintained.

Sisser said that they will have several events going on this month to show the importance of preservation. You can visit their website at hancockhistoricalmuseum.org/ for more information.

05/02/19 – 8:41 A.M.

Two names are being added to the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ Fifth Third Wall of Fame. The Courier reports that Phil Sugden and Al Abrams will be honored at a public Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Abrams is being honored posthumously.

Wall of Fame inductees are chosen based on nominations submitted year-round by members of the community. Nominees living or deceased must be from or have an association with Findlay/Hancock County. They also have to have demonstrated expertise in the performing arts, including the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.

You can learn more about the artists and their accomplishments on the courier’s website.

05/02/19 – 7:48 P.M.

Fostoria was recognized as a Tree City USA by the Village of Crestline Tree Commission last month. The Review-Times reports that Fostoria earned the title for its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive street tree management program. This is the 37th consecutive year Fostoria has been honored with this nationally recognized award.

Mayor Eric Keckler and members of the Fostoria Tree & Beautification Committee attended the awards ceremony on April 17.

05/02/19 – 5:25 A.M.

With the weather warming up, Riverbend Recreation Area will be offering an opportunity for disc golf. This Saturday at 10 a.m. there will be the “Back to the Basics Two-Disc Challenge”. Participants are only allowed to have two of their most versatile discs. They will get three minutes to search for their disc after a throw before they have to switch to the other disc.

Registration for the event will be at 9 a.m. and costs $20. For more information, you can contact Hugh Brockrader at 419-304-2177.

05/02/19 – 5:06 A.M.

The Cory-Rawson School District and the Hancock County Educational Service Center announced plans to have a new school superintendent picked in June. Cory-Rawson is currently accepting applications for the position through May 10. Candidates will be screened from May 13 to 17 with visits and interviews on May 21 to 31 and June 3 to 7. The school will have a superintendent picked no later than June 13.

Superintendent Bob Hlasko is resigning to become to the deputy superintendent of the Education Service Center o Medina County.

05/02/19 – 4:55 A.M.

Drinking and tobacco use were just two of the factors looked at by the 2018 Community Health Assessment. The assessment surveyed adults, teens, and parents of young children to get the information. It showed a decrease in smoking but an increase in drinking.

Only 10% of adults reported smoking, which is down from 13% in 2015. The number of youths that have tried to get cigarettes dropped from 22% to just 10. Youth smokers went from 7% to 4%.

23% of adults reported that they took part in binge drinking in the last month. This is when a male has five or a female has four or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion. This stood at 15% in 2011 and 19% in 2015. On top of this, 5% of those surveyed said that they drove after probably having too much to drink.

You can read more statistics about county health in today’s courier.

05/01/19 – 6:10 P.M.

The Hancock County ADAMHS Board joined in appreciating first responders this week. ADAMHS board executive director Precia Stuby said that first responders play an important role in helping people with addiction and that it isn’t easy.

Stuby said that first responders often play a critical role in keeping someone alive. She explained that this allows treatment providers to reach out and get them the help they need.

05/01/19 – 12:33 P.M.

University of Findlay students will get to hear commencement addresses from a retired basketball coach and former BlackHawk pilot. Ron Niekamp will present at the two ceremonies this weekend. Niekamp worked for UF athletics for 30 years. He will be accepting an honorary doctorate in education degree for his years of service and success.

Niekamp will start by speaking to undergrad students at 3 p.m. this Saturday.