07/12/19 – 12:00 P.M.

You’ll want to make sure you shred confidential documents like old tax forms or medical files to help protect your identity. Courtney Comstock from Hancock County Solid Waste Management District said that they want to help you out with a paper shredding event tomorrow.

Comstock said they’re even bringing in specialized trucks to help.

She added that they will take up to four boxes of your documents and shred them for free. They will be out at the Hancock County Educational Service Center at 7868 County Road 140 from 9 a.m. to noon.

07/12/19 – 10:30 A.M.

The City of Findlay is urging residents in both the city and the county to sign up for the alert system. Mayor Christina Muryn (Murn/rhymes with burn) explained that the system has many features…

Muryn said that this can help clarify specific parts of the county that are affected. She added that they have been working with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office to include people outside of the city as well.

You can learn more or get signed up at findlayohio.com.

07/12/19 – 7:55 A.M.

Blanchard Valley Hospital earned 2 stroke distinctions. The hospital was named a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award. They also earned the Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. These awards recognize the hospital for ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to national guidelines and standards.

07/12/19 – 5:22 A.M.

The care and housing of foster children continues to require additional funds in Hancock County. The Hancock County Commissioners approved an additional appropriation of $327,000 to the county JFS to help with the issue. The county spends almost 100,000 per month for the service.

The opioid epidemic has caused an increase in the number of children placed in foster care. Back in 2014, there were only 34 children in foster care. That number has nearly tripled to 91 kids in care now.

07/11/19 – 9:03 A.M.

A hearing is set for Sunny Farms Landfill’s operating license later this month. The hearing will be in the basement conference room of the Seneca County General Health District building at 9:30 a.m. on July 29. The Advertiser-Tribune reports that the hearing is expected to last 3 to 4 days.

The hearing is set because of the health board decision made in February to issue a notice of intent to deny the landfill’s operating license. Over 80 residents voiced opposition to the landfill late last year when the board was scheduled to consider the renewal of the license. Residents were concerned with odors coming from the landfill.

07/11/19 – 7:58 A.M.

A Lima teen was sentenced to six years in prison yesterday. The Lima News reports that D’Sean Robertson received the sentence for what was described as a poorly-executed drug deal. Robertson was sentenced to three years on a non-mandatory prison term. That will be served consecutively with a mandatory three-year sentence for the use of a firearm on a felony charge of felonious assault.

According to the newspaper, Robertson was robbed of marijuana and money by the victim of the case before taking the actions that lead to the 6-year sentence.

07/10/19 – 10:23 A.M.

We’re getting into fair season and the Hancock County 4-H is getting ready. County director Cassie Anderson explained that many projects are getting judged ahead of the fair.

Anderson explained that they get the judging done early to get them in time for the Ohio State Fair qualifiers.

Livestock and dogs don’t require qualifiers to get into the state fair.

07/10/19 – 5:34 A.M.

The Hancock Park District will hold an open archery shoot later this month in Oakwoods Nature Preserve. The shoot will be led by a certified archery instructor and is available for participants over the age of 9 that have attended an instructor-led class. The event will be from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. at Dold Lake archery range on July 23.

Registration is $10 and can be done online at HancockParks.com or at the park district offices on East Main Cross Street in Findlay. There is a max of 10 people allowed.