07/10/09 – 5:27 A.M.

The Hancock County Commissioners had a two-hour session yesterday to narrow the options for a new court building to two. The meeting was held with architects hired to design the building. Both of the options being considered would require the demolition of the over 150-year-old probate/juvenile court building.

Garmann/Miller Architects/Engineers gave the commissioners four options yesterday. The plans ranged from $7.8 to $10.5 million dollars. Both of the favored options would build a two-story building connected to the existing county courthouse. This saves roughly $2 million by making only one secure entrance necessary.

You can learn more about the designs in today’s Courier.

07/09/19 – 9:12 A.M.

A Tiffin group is offering a class to teach kids about R/C aircraft flying. The Review-Times reports that the Tiffin Ohio R/C Modelers Club will host “Kids Flight School” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 20. It will be at the Lynn Cole Field in Republic. The event is open to kids over the age of 5. The kids will get to build a glider plane, learn how aircraft are able to fly, practice flying on computer flight simulators, and fly a radio-controlled aircraft with one of the club’s pilots.

Lunch will be provided at noon. The event is free but only open to the first 50 students.

07/09/19 – 8:43 A.M.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that there were over 800 car accidents across the state during the Fourth of July holiday. A dozen accidents killed 12 people and troopers suspect that impairment was a factor in at least three. Troopers also arrested 709 impaired drivers and issued 507 drug-related charges.

Last year, there were a total of 4 fatal crashes that killed 8 people.

07/09/19 – 5:28 A.M.

A Florida-based pool filter company said that progress is being made on a pool filter for the McComb pool but village officials still aren’t happy. Mayor Chuck Latta gave an update on the situation yesterday. Miami Filter was supposed to deliver a replacement pool filter last month but failed to do so, forcing officials to keep the pool closed this season.

Latta said that the company said in an email on June 25 that they are in the process of completing the filter. He added that they haven’t heard from the company since.

The pool will remain closed regardless of when the filter arrives.

MORE: McComb Pool Not Scheduled To Open Due To Maintenance Issues

07/09/19 – 5:16 A.M.

State Treasurer Robert Sprague has reopened the application period for the Ag-LINK program. Sprague called for the move due to devastating weather conditions that kept many farmers from getting crops planted. Through this round of applications, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive a 2% interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000.

Sprague said, “we want to make every opportunity available to help offset some of the inevitable losses that come with this level of severe weather.” He added that the Ag-LINK program can make things a little easier for farmers during this difficult growing season. The program helps finance up-front operating costs for feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel, and other flood-related costs.

The application period will stay open until November 15. You can learn more about the Ag-Link program and the application process on the Ohio treasuer’s website.

07/09/19 – 4:51 A.M.

The Findlay Police Department promoted an officer to the position of sergeant. Officer Darin Lawrence received the recognition last during a swearing-in ceremony at the Findlay Municipal Building. Lawrence began his career with the department as a full-time officer in 2005.

Lawrence has served as a field training officer. He is a Crisis Intervention Team trained officer and is the lead instructor for the department’s less lethal program. Lawrence also serves as a squad leader on the department’s Crisis Management Team.

07/09/19 – 4:46 A.M.

A Michigan woman that injured four members of a Bluffton family while driving drunk last year has been released from prison early. The Lima News reports that 45-year-old Monica Nystrom was sentenced in April to 18-months in prison for the incident.

She was heading east on Lincoln Highway last August when she struck a vehicle driven by Joel Steinmetz of Bluffton as he tried to turn. Steinmetz was treated at the scene. Teri Steinmetz and two children were taken to Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima. The children were later taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

07/08/19 – 6:53 A.M.

The University of Findlay is offering a program at their Newhard Planetarium today. “Constellation Stories from Around the World” will be presented today from 2 – 3 p.m. in partnership with The Findlay Hancock County Public Library. This is being done as part of the library’s 2019 SummerREAD program, “A Universe of Stories.”

The program requires no registration for grades 4 and up.

07/08/19 – 5:35 A.M.

Eagle Creek in Findlay is in the minor Flood stage this morning. the creek crested at 9.7 feet around 3 a.m. and is on its way down. it Should leave the flood stage later this morning.

The Blanchard River is not expected to flood after recent rainfall. The rain had caused several areas to shut down including Main Street in Arlington last night.

07/08/19 – 5:30 A.M.

A Findlay man was killed in an accident in Ottawa County. The State Highway Patrol reports that the accident happened at 6:15 p.m. on State Route 105 west of Oak Harbor and resulted in the death of 54-year-old David Snoke. According to the patrol, 20-year-old Andru Fowler failed to negotiate a curve in the road and struck Snoke head on.

Snoke was thrown from his motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet. Fowler was wearing a helmet but suffered incapacitating injuries and was flown to Toledo Hospital.

Neither drugs or alcohol are suspected as a factor in the crash.