More money is being offered to help drum up leads in the search for a missing Port Clinton boy.
Police say more than $9,000 is now on the table for the person whose tip leads to Harley Dilly’s whereabouts.
Residents are being urged to turn over any surveillance camera video that may help determine Harley’s direction while walking away from his home December 20th.
Port Clinton police are posting regular updates on their Facebook page.
Fewer people died in crashes over the New Year holiday in Ohio this year compared to last.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says there were four deaths on Ohio roadways during the 2019-2020 New Year holiday reporting period.
Two fatalities were the result of not wearing a seat belt when available and one was OVI-related
The two-day reporting period began at midnight Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Last year there were 12 fatalities during what was a four-day reporting period.
This year troopers made 121 OVI arrests and issued 48 distracted driving and 278 safety belt citations.
Overall, traffic fatalities increased in Ohio in 2019.
1,152 people were killed in crashes in 2019, an increase of 84 from 2018.
The first baby born at Blanchard Valley Hospital in 2020 waited almost until the second day of the new year to enter the world.
The hospital says Baby Boy Tobias was born at 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st.
He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces.
In the picture are the little guy’s proud Mom and Dad, Jenni and Logan Olson, and the rest of their family.
Welcome to the world Tobias!
Findlay High School head football coach Mark Ritzler is stepping down.
Athletic Director Nate Weihrauch applauds Ritzler for his many successes on and off the field during his tenure.
“Coach Ritzler has bled blue and gold his entire life, including 30 years as a coach.”
“He has won multiple league championships, coach of the year honors and most importantly was a strong leader of student athletes within this great community.”
Weihrauch added that Ritzler’s service, commitment and dedication to students and programs has been instrumental to the success of Findlay High School.
The Trojans posted a 4-6 record in 2019, going up against a very tough schedule that included seven eventual playoff teams.
Ritzler is the Trojans’ winningest coach, compiling a record of 74-68 over 14 seasons.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation has donated $125,000 to the City of Findlay for the construction of an emergency services training facility.
Mayor Christina Muryn said that the STRICT Center will prove to be a benefit to emergency personnel throughout the county.
Muryn added that they hope to raise between $500,000 and $600,000 in the next few months.
The Strict Center is estimated to cost around $1 million and will feature a burn building and a clean facility for other training and classes.
Marathon’s donation has brought the total funds for the project up to $485,000.
You can learn more about the STRICT Center here and get the full interview with Mayor Muryn below.
The new year brings with it several law changes in Ohio.
Governor DeWine in 2019 signed nearly two-dozen laws into action that were put before him by the Ohio General Assembly.
Let’s start with your car. This coming July, the old rule demanding a front license plate will be repealed, and you’ll only need a rear license plate.
You may spend less for things like tampons and pads in 2020 after Ohio became 16th state to repeal the so-called “pink tax,” a tax on feminine hygiene products.
Speaking of tax changes, some teachers could get a little help with a shift allowing them to claim state income tax deductions for certain classroom items they buy with their own money.
A new dementia task force will be activated to raise awareness and prepare Ohio neighborhoods for the impact of an aging population.
Also, minimum wage workers in Ohio are now being paid $8.70 an hour, up from $8.55.
Three people were injured in a crash involving three vehicles on State Route 12 just west of Findlay.
The crash happened at around 6:30 Wednesday night on State Route 12 and County Road 140.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says Carson Houck, 18, of Rawson, was eastbound on SR 12 and attempted to turn north onto County Road 140.
The sheriff’s office says Houck failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle driven by Dawn Hassan, 50, of Mount Cory, and the two vehicles collided.
A third vehicle was then struck as a result of the first two vehicles colliding.
Houck and his passenger, Alan Stauffer III, 18, of Rawson, were taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital by private vehicle.
Hassan was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital by Hanco EMS.
The sheriff’s office says Houck was ticketed for failure to yield when making a turn.
Celebratory New Year’s Day gunfire is being blamed for a woman’s death on Cleveland’s west side.
Police say a 31-year-old woman died after being shot by her boyfriend who was popping off rounds to ring in the new year.
The man has been arrested, but there’s no word yet on charges.
Meantime, the Columbus Police Department says their neighborhood shot spotters reported over 300 gunshots on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Officials released data showing 341 gunshots in a 24-hour span where shot spotters are located in Linden, the Hilltop, and the south end.
It is illegal to discharge firearms in a celebratory manner within the limits of Columbus and is punishable by jail time and a one-thousand dollar fine.
Police plan to use the shot spotters to identify those who broke the law and are encouraging anyone who finds bullet holes on their property they suspect were caused by New Year’s gunfire to contact them.
A woman was injured when her car was rear-ended in Findlay.
The Findlay Police Department says the crash happened at around 8:30 Wednesday night at the stop light at Tiffin Avenue and Fostoria Avenue.
Police say Kimberly Paxton, 49, of Benton Ridge, was westbound on Tiffin Avenue and was stopped at the light at Tiffin and Fostoria when a car driven by Autumn Mendoza, 31, of Findlay, crashed into her from behind.
Mendoza’s car then went off the road and struck a traffic signal pole.
Paxton was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital with neck and leg injuries.
Mendoza was cited for the crash.
A Lake Erie community is still searching for a missing boy.
14-year-old Harley Dilly, of Port Clinton disappeared on Friday, December 20th.
He was last seen leaving for school.
Every day Port Clinton police post updates on Facebook.
In the latest update police said they have no reason to believe that Harley’s family is involved in his disappearance.
A $7,000 reward is available for information that leads to Harley’s whereabouts.
