A woman’s body was discovered at a ballfield at Findlay’s Rawson Park on Sunday morning.

The police department says a person at Cooper Field on Broad Avenue for a ballgame found the body in a port-o-john near the field at around 8 a.m.

Investigators say the woman’s death appears to be a suicide by overdose on medication.

The coroner will conduct an autopsy to determine the woman’s cause and manner of death.

They say the woman wasn’t from Findlay and had only been in town for a few days.

Anyone who may have information about the case is urged to contact the Findlay Police Department at 419-424-7150.

[WFIN] – Most kids will be heading back to school later this month, which is why August is school bus safety month.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Findlay Post reports there were nearly 4,000 accidents involving school buses in Ohio from 2016 to 2018. Of those accidents, 4 people were killed and over 1,200 people were injured. None of those killed were on a school bus.

You’re required to stop at least 10 feet in front of or behind a school bus with flashing lights. You can’t resume driving until the bus starts moving.

(Update includes more information from Vanlue assistant fire chief Steve Baum)

[WFIN] – Several fire crews responded to battle a barn fire just east of Findlay on Friday morning.

The fire, at 2571 State Route 37, near County Road 180, started around 6:30 a.m.

Vanlue assistant fire chief Steve Baum told us that a fuel tank explosion was witnessed by a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy and Vanlue firefighter that arrived on scene first…

The fire sent black smoke high into the sky that could be seen from miles away.

Baum added that two horses were killed in the fire and the investigation will continue.

Fire crews from Vanlue, Arlington, Washington and Delaware Townships were among those that responded.

Nobody was injured in the blaze.

[WFIN] – Part of West Sandusky Street in Findlay will be closed today and tomorrow. The City Engineering Department reports that the closure will be between the blocks of Western Avenue and Cory Street.

The road will be closed during working hours for repaving the asphalt. You’re urged to avoid the area for the time being.

[WFIN] – A boil water advisory is in place for the 1600 block of Gray Street in Findlay. According to the Water Distribution Office, the advisory is due to repair work on a water main on Gray Street.

Affected addresses should boil water for at least a minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or oral hygiene. You can also substitute bottled water.

You can reach the Water Distribution Office at 419-424-7192 if you have any questions.

Governor DeWine is encouraging farmers in dozens of Ohio counties to seek potential relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following a disaster designation in their counties or contiguous counties due to rain, flooding and other weather conditions.

The disaster declaration includes Hancock County and most surrounding counties.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue designated several counties as primary natural disaster areas due to production losses caused by extreme weather that occurred during the 2019 crop year.

In June, Governor DeWine requested a USDA disaster designation for Ohio and met with farmers to hear their stories about how difficult it’s been this year.

The natural disaster designation allows the Farm Service Agency to extend much needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters.

Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs of essential items like equipment and livestock.

The deadline to apply for emergency loans is March 25th, 2020.

(ONN) – Back-to-school shopping costs can really add up quickly, and to help save you money the state is giving every Ohioan a break.

Whether you’re looking for scissors, pens, notebooks or school clothes it’s all tax-free starting Friday.

Ohio’s tax-free weekend for school supplies means any item of clothing that is $75 or less or a school supply that is $20 or less is exempt from sales tax.

There’s no limit to the amount you can buy.

The tax-free weekend ends at midnight Sunday.

[WFIN] – Cooper Tire and Rubber company won a national award for its interactive consumer marketing display of the Discoverer AT3 tires. The display earned a Gold Award in the Specialty Retail & Service category of the national 2019 Shop! Outstanding Merchandising Achievement Awards.

The display uses video to showcase the features and benefits of the tires. It also features testimonials and animations.

[WFIN] – Flag City National Night Out is next Tuesday to give residents and children an opportunity to meet and interact with area first responders.

The event will feature Mascot Games, K-9 demonstrations, and this year officers are bringing out drones.

There will also be bounce houses, pizza, and live entertainment.

It will all kick off at 6 p.m. next Tuesday at Riverside Park.