07/02/19 – 11:27 A.M.

The Putnam County Sheriff is investigating an accident that resulted in liquid nitrogen on the roadway. According to the police report, the accident happened around 7:25 a.m. at the intersection of State Route 696 and Road Q.

Trevor Rieman of Ottawa was heading south on the road in a truck pulling a Nurse tank filled with liquid Nitrogen. Conrad Chaskel of Findlay was trying to turn left onto State Route 696 when he struck Rieman. The accident caused the tank to spin and flip onto its side, spilling the liquid nitrogen.

The accident remains under investigation.

07/02/19 – 9:40 A.M.

A Tiffin fire destroyed a trailer and killed a dog yesterday. The Advertiser-Tribune reports that the happened around 4:30 p.m. on Duchess Lane. The residents were not home at the time of the fire.

The fire originated in the living room and got hot enough to break out the windows. The fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes. Bascom Joint Fire District assistant chief Chris Daniel said that everything that wasn’t destroyed by the fire was damaged by smoke or water.

The American Red Cross helped the residents that were displaced by the fire.

07/02/19 – 7:23 A.M.

Hydrant flushing continues in Findlay today. The Water Distribution Department announced that they will be flushing hydrants from the Blanchard River north to County Road 99 and from North Main Street west to I-75.

You can reach the water distribution department at 419-424-7192 if you have any questions.

07/02/19 – 6:59 A.M.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Henry, Putnam, and Allen Counties from 2 to 8 p.m. today. High temperatures in the lower 90’s paired with humid conditions will send heat indices above 100 degrees this afternoon. This increases the risk of heat illnesses in children and the elderly. Pets left outside are also at risk.

Remember to stay hydrated and try to limit your time outside. You should also stay in an air-conditioned building if you are able to.

07/02/19 – 5:34 A.M.

Golfers in Putnam County took advantage of the great weekend to raise money for the Putnam County Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Hometown Stations reports that the 8th “Golf for Kids Sakes” outing took place at the Pike Run Golf Course. The event serves as one of two major fundraising events for the organization.

The outing raises an average of $9,000 every year. Putnam County BBBS vice president Todd Pester told the newspaper it’s important to mentor the county youth so that they have a positive role model that can help empower them.

07/02/19 – 5:21 A.M.

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is celebrating a universe of stories through the SummerREAD program. Executive Director Jeff Winkle said that it has been successful so far…

Winkle said that they are having several events throughout July to keep people informed and educated. One event will be an Astronomy 101 class where people can learn about the telescopes available for loan through the library. That will be on July 8. There will also be events and classes on food safety, kids and medicine, and Tuesday Crafternoons in Arlington where kids can come take part in arts and crafts.

You can learn more and see a full list of events and programs at findlaylibrary.org.

07/01/19 – 5 P.M.

The Hancock County Commissioners approved a program to help children in foster care. The commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the county JFS and the Cleveland-based Kinnect organization. This allows the county to take part in the “30 Days to Family Ohio”.

The program is an intervention developed by the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition to increase the number of children placed with relatives when they enter the foster care system. The program also seeks to ensure natural and community supports are in place to promote stability for the child.

Only 14 counties in Ohio offer the program. This includes Allen and Wood Counties.