07/17/19 – 11:31 A.M.

The Millstream Career Center is getting several upgrades after getting approval from the Findlay City School Board Monday. One project will open up the storage room in the welding department, making it accessible to both bays. Another project will add two small classrooms that can be opened into one large classroom. This was added due to the expansion of the medical, welding, and teaching profession programs.

The school is also adding a key fob system to a gate behind the building. Superintendent Ed Kurt said that this will help keep the area locked and secure.

The district gave the $111,400 contract to CSI Construction. The money comes from the maintenance fund.

07/17/19 – 9:39 A.M.

A Hancock County grand jury indicted a man for the robbing of Keith’s Dugout in 2015. 51-year-old Danny Scarberry of Findlay was charged with aggravated robbery for the incident. Findlay police said that two men robbed the establishment, one with a handgun and the other with a hatchet.

Scarberry is accused of robbing the business alongside 26-year-old Devan Tackett. Tackett pleaded guilty last October for the robbery.

07/16/19 – 12:24 P.M.

Heat indices will be on the rise later this week as storms bring humid conditions compounded by high temperatures. Dr. Greg Arnette with Blanchard Valley Health System said you’ll want to stay hydrated.

Arnette said that you should focus on drinking water and avoiding soda on hot days. He added that you should also try to keep inside in air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day, but there are other options though.

You can learn more safety advice and listen to the full interview below.

07/16/19 – 10:49 A.M.

The Flag City Balloonfest is gearing up for its 20th hot air balloon festival next month. The festival will be August 9-11 at Emory Adams Park in Findlay and will feature several new events among the old favorites. There will be a Glow Encounter where you can be up close to the balloon glow nights. This year will also feature the first Flag City Stars Talent Search on Saturday, August 10. It is open to K-12 grade students and applications are due by July 25.

The Final two new items are Sunrise Yoga and a Tiny Art League Booth. Sunrise Yoga will be on Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. and the Tiny Art League booth will be available Friday evening and Saturday from 2 – 7 p.m.

07/16/19 – 5:24 A.M.

The Carey Village Council is looking at an ordinance to allow low-speed and utility vehicles, mini-trucks, and motor-driven cycles and scooters on village streets. The ordinance was given its second reading last night.

Council previously allowed golf carts on village streets so long as they passed an inspection by the police department. The new ordinance would require the new vehicles to go through the same process. Council is also looking into requiring the use of headlights when the vehicles are in use to increase visibility.

07/16/19 – 5:16 A.M.

Fostoria City Schools is hosting a public auction to sell some of the items from Riley and Longfellow elementary schools. The online auction includes everything from storage cabinets and cupboards to TVs and dry erase boards. You can view and bid on items online but they must be paid for and picked on August 10, 12, or 13. You can reach the auction at www.kigarauctions.com. The auction will be live until 8 p.m. on August 8.

07/16/19 – 4:53 A.M.

A Hancock County judge rejected a Findlay man’s argument that his drug charges went against his religious freedom yesterday. Judge Reginald Routson sentenced 36-year-old Matthew Cook to two years in prison but gave him a two-year stay in light of Cook’s plan to file an appeal.

The Courier’s Kathryne Rubright reports that Cook pleaded no contest to charges related to the manufacturing and aggravated possession of drugs and possession of marijuana. The first two charges concern hallucinogenic mushrooms. Cook pleaded no contest so that he can appeal the issue in his case.

Cook claimed that the drugs were used for religious reasons and that the case is prejudice against him. You can read more about the arguments and the charges against Cook in today’s Courier.