(WFIN) – The time for mandated school immunizations has passed but that doesn’t mean kids are getting kicked out of school.
Dr. Bill Kose from Blanchard Valley Health Systems said there are several options for parents that don’t want to get their children immunized.
Kose added that it is important that the majority of the kids in school are immunized though.
You can learn more about school immunizations and find resources on the CDC website.
The Findlay Police Department says a mental health patient is still unaccounted for after running from Blanchard Valley Hospital on Monday.
Police say the man, whose name has not been released, fled the hospital during a mental health screening a little before 1 o’clock Monday afternoon and ran in a southwest direction.
Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School on West Yates Avenue was locked down for a few hours as a precaution.
The patient wasn’t found at that time, but was located on Monday night by another agency and taken back to the hospital.
However, he immediately fled again, again running in a southwest direction.
Police told WFIN News Wednesday morning that the man still has not been located and they have no leads on a possible location for him.
He’s a white male, standing about five feet eleven and weighing 150 pounds with brown hair.
He fled the hospital wearing only a hospital gown and he had dark paint on his face.
Anyone who believes they may have seen the man or know where he is should call the police.
Police say the man has made no threats or threatening actions to the general public.
(WFIN) – Findlay Police Department believes that the mental health patient that ran away from Blanchard Valley Hospital left the area.
Lt. Ryan Doe reports that police spoke to the patient’s father, who told officers that he has previously gone to Columbus.
The patient also mentioned heading to Cincinnati after fleeing the hospital the first time.
Doe said that the patient doesn’t appear to be a risk to the public.
The male was at BVH for a mental health screening when he fled, prompting the lockdown of a local school.
Another agency found the patient and returned him to the hospital where he immediately fled again.
The male is about 5’11” and around 150 pounds. At the time of his escape, he was wearing hospital gowns and had dark paint on his face.
(ONN) – A suburban Cleveland lawmaker has introduced a bill banning the sale of flavored vaping products as concerns grow about the health effects of vaping.
Legislation introduced by State Representative Tom Patton, a Republican from Strongsville, would also create a committee to study the effects of vaping products on health.
The Ohio Department of Health has identified 17 cases of severe breathing illnesses likely caused by vaping and is investigating 22 additional cases.
U.S. health officials say more than 500 people have been diagnosed with breathing illnesses after using e-cigarettes and other vaping devices, along with nine deaths.
Michigan and New York have banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said he favors such a ban in Ohio.
A man was arrested on drug charges in Putnam County after a search warrant was executed where he was staying.
The Continental Police Department says it received information that drug activity was taking place at 401 South 7th Street in the Village of Continental.
As the search warrant was executed by the police department and sheriff’s office, authorities say they found methamphetamine and a white powdery substance as well as drug instruments and paraphernalia.
Police say Sean Oehler, 41, of Montpelier, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Mercer County.
Authorities say a female at the residence was taken to a hospital for medical issues.
I guess you could say Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn’s Move With The Mayor initiative has really gone to the dogs.
The mayor is inviting people to the Wags and Walks event at Emory Adams Park on Wednesday, October 2nd from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
In an effort to promote heart-healthy activity and pet rescue in Findlay and Hancock County, people are invited to take an evening stroll around the park with a local shelter dog from the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County.
All ages are welcome to walk, play, and possibly meet their next furry family member.
The walk will take place on the east side of the park, across the footbridge.
This event is part of the Move With The Mayor initiative.
The city says…
The Surgeon General has issued a Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities to combat heart disease, stroke and other chronic diseases. Walking 30 minutes a day can reduce a person’s risk for heart disease by 40%. Half of U.S. adults have a chronic illness such as heart disease or stroke.
Move with the Mayor is an initiative of National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention. Move with the Mayor promotes active lifestyles and strengthens a healthy culture change in our City.
(WFIN) – The smell of German food will be in the air if you head through downtown Findlay this weekend because the Findlay Oktoberfest will be underway!
Hancock Historical Museum’s Sarah Sisser said that although the libations will be great, they’re not the only reason to stop by.
Findlay Brewing Company will have the sponsored beer of the event.
Findlay Brewing Company’s Steve Treece said that they are excited to be featured guests but added they won’t be alone.
There will be over 40 beers available.
More information is available at OktoberfestFindlay.com.
You can take part in the event this Saturday from 2 – 10:30 pm.
(WFIN) – Around 1,000 8th graders will be stopping at Findlay manufacturers over a 4-day period to help celebrate Manufacturing Day, which is on October 4.
The “Manufacturing Experience!” event will take place on September 30, and October 2 – 4 at Cooper Tire, Rowmark, Valfilm, Whirlpool, and GSW.
Students will get the chance to learn more about manufacturing careers and the technical skills required for them.
The event was started locally 5-years ago by Cooper Tire.
Raise the Bar Hancock County director Laurie Zydonik stated that as many as 2.4 million manufacturing jobs are expected to go unfilled between now and 2028.
Raise the Bar is working with Manufacturing Day to help raise awareness for manufacturing jobs and bolster the workforce going forward.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was injured when the truck she was riding in crashed into the back of an SUV just northeast of Findlay.
It happened at around 4:20 Monday afternoon at State Route 12 and County Road 236.
The sheriff’s office says Tina Gray, 50, from Fostoria, was going east on State Route 12 when she crashed into an SUV that was stopped at the light at the County Road 236 intersection.
A passenger in Gray’s vehicle, 68-year-old Patty Oliver, of Fostoria, was injured and taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital.
The sheriff’s office says Gray was issued a citation for the crash.
The University of Findlay has created a new event to go along with their Homecoming and Family Weekend.
More than 80 couples who met while students and later got married will take part in the university’s inaugural Vows Renewal celebration at Griffith Memorial Arch.
The event, called “Findlay Faithfuls”, is on Saturday at 12:30.
It will be officiated by Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn who met her husband while attending the university.
The University of Findlay’s Homecoming and Family Weekend is September 27th through the 29th.
