Two people were injured when their car went off the road and overturned between Findlay and Van Buren.

The crash happened on Hancock County Road 220 in Mortimer at 6:47 p.m. Tuesday.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says Alexis Dulaney, 17, of Van Buren, was driving northbound at a high rate of speed when she crossed over the railroad tracks and lost control of her vehicle.

The car went off the road and struck two utility poles before coming to rest upside down in a field.

The Allen Township Fire Department used extrication tools to get Dulaney and a passenger, 19-year-old Jessica Hostettler, of Findlay, out of the vehicle.

The sheriff’s office says both were transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital for their injuries.

The sheriff’s office says Dulaney was wearing a seat belt and Hostettler was not.

Camp 9-1-1 is going virtual this year because of the pandemic.

Officials believe they will actually reach more youngsters through the virtual camp than initially planned.

Details are in the following news release

Camp 9-1-1, the safety camp for pre-K children, will move to a virtual format this year rather than the week-long day camp that had been planned for June. “We were expecting 200 campers this year, but for their safety and the safety of the community, we decided to look into other options,” according to Hanco EMS Chief Rob Martin. Camp 9-1-1 is a joint effort led by local emergency response agencies, including Hanco, Findlay Fire & Police Departments, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Hancock Public Health. Camp 9-1-1 is also teaming up with the City of Findlay Recreation Department and their Keep Active Keep Healthy initiative to offer a variety of outdoor play activities.

“Right after we made the decision to cancel camp, we began working on a backup plan. Safety is always our number one priority and we do not want kids to miss out on important safety lessons. In fact, through virtual camp we can reach more kids than we initially planned,” said Findlay Fire Chief Josh Eberle. The camp will expand this year from 200 to as many as 500 kids, from Pre-K through 3rd grade across Hancock County.

The virtual camp will still present important safety lessons, but the delivery will be through a combination of online videos, designed activities and “camper kits” that will be delivered to each camper’s doorstep. These kits will include safety materials, fun exercises, and even a cape to go along with the “Virtual Hero” camp theme. These items will be incorporated throughout the week of camp as each agency presents different safety topics such as stranger danger, drug safety and pedestrian safety. Campers will be able to follow along with a local hero on virtual tours of emergency vehicles and stations. Additional activities will include a family-friendly scavenger hunt and safety bingo. There will be a few prizes available for campers which include fun activities for the whole family.

Local heroes will deliver the camper kits June 12-14. Virtual Camp will take place June 15 – June 19. You can register for your kids to receive their camp kit through Eventbrite. Follow us on Facebook @Camp911HC for more details. Donations for camp kits are welcome, but not necessary. For questions regarding Camp 9-1-1, please email Beth Baker at ebaker@findlayohio.com.

Governor Mike DeWine and Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton say they expect to see a rebound of COVID-19 cases as the state begins to reopen.

They expressed their concerns during their daily coronavirus briefing on Tuesday.

Acton says even though restrictions are being lifted, it’s still a “treacherous time” for Ohioans, who need to double-down on safety measures like wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

Governor DeWine responded to a report from NBC News that identifies Columbus as a potential COVID-19 “hot spot.”

When asked about the story by a reporter, DeWine said there are no promises of public safety as Ohio businesses reopen.

He added that it’s up to everyone to make sure that the economy resumes as safely as possible.

The University of Findlay raised a record-breaking amount of money during the Day of Giving on May 5th.

The university says alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends joined together to support the annual Oiler Up, Give Back Day of Giving by donating more than $210,000.

“The generosity provided to UF from our donor family was outstanding,” said Dr. Marcia Latta, vice president for university advancement.

She said that sum is from 436 donors in just 24 hours.

“Gifts came flowing in from UF supporters of every stripe, from the trustees who helped lead the way, to alumni from coast to coast and community members here in Hancock County. Whether their interest was academics, athletics, the Mazza Museum, or another area, donors wanted to be sure that they were part of this special day to support our students.”

Individual gifts, as well as matched funds by generous donors, will help provide students with scholarships, support university growth, and provide a buffer for crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get more on UF’s record-breaking Day of Giving here.

Findlay High School’s Class of 2020 will be celebrated during a reverse parade along South Main Street.

The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6th, with a rain date of the following day.

Graduates who choose to participate will be spread out along South Main Street between McPherson Avenue and Elm Street clad in their cap and gown.

And then family, friends and anyone wishing to celebrate the new graduates will line up their vehicles on Lake Cascades Parkway and drive north on South Main Street.

“This is a unique time for our community,” said Mayor Christina Muryn.

“Many graduates and families have been devastated by not only the pandemic itself but the events they have not been able to participate in. This is a major milestone in life and we want to celebrate them as a community. Luckily, various community members stepped up and we are able to put on this reverse parade which will allow us to celebrate while also practicing social distancing.”

Donations are being accepted to help decorate the parade route. Any community members, parents, or businesses wishing to donate to provide decorations, water, and other supplies for the event should contact Jill Schroeder at (419)957-8578 or donate at First Federal Bank under the account FHS 2020 Graduation Fund. Or you can Venmo your donation to @FHS2020SeniorParade. Any excess donations will be used to establish a scholarship with the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in honor of the Class of 2020.

Graduates wishing to participate in the parade should contact Christie Lammers at (419)348-5305 or c_lammers@yahoo.com or Rachel Haas at teacherhaasfhs@gmail.com or call 419-306-5964 by June 3rd.

Findlay High School’s Class of 2020 will be graduating virtually on Saturday, May 23rd in a ceremony you’ll be able to hear here on WFIN.

Blanchard Valley Health System has lifted the temporary restrictions that were placed on elective surgery and outpatient procedures due to the coronavirus.

“COVID-19 has caused many patients to put their plans and health care needs on hold. This is great news that we can get back to performing procedures and providing our community with relief,” said Trevor Schmiedebusch, director of perioperative services.

“BVHS is ready to begin delivering exceptional care to our patients again, following all safety protocols to protect our patients. We are continuing to follow all guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Ohio Department of Health.”

Procedures will include outpatient surgeries, office-based health care services, outpatient diagnostic tests and outpatient imaging tests.

Safety protocols will continue to be in place.

Everyone entering a facility will continue to be screened for a temperature and everyone is asked to wear a face mask.

Visitors are still prohibited.

Officials say patients who wish to schedule their elective surgery or outpatient procedure should first visit with their appropriate ordering provider.

Although there will not be a ceremony because of the pandemic, people are being encouraged to remember and honor the fallen heroes of law enforcement during National Police Week.

Police Week runs May 10th through the 15th with Friday, May 15th being Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman says although they cannot gather for a memorial ceremony, they will continue their tradition of honoring the fallen heroes of law enforcement who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

“We ask that you keep all law enforcement personnel in your thoughts and prayers as we remember those we have lost and those who still serve.”

We caught up with the sheriff as he was placing a wooden flag he made in front of the courthouse.

On the flag it reads “blessed are the peacemakers” and it will be lit up with a blue light at night.

The sheriff wants people to look at the flag and remember the officers who have died in the line of duty and the officers who serve the public each and every day.

The Findlay Police Department is also encouraging people to take part in the Light Ohio Blue campaign, in which you light an exterior light blue to show support for law enforcement and to honor the fallen

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

The Light Ohio Blue campaign coincides with activities associated with Police Week.

The Findlay Mall is reopening on Tuesday, the first day that retail establishments in Ohio are being allowed to welcome back customers.

The mall says customers will notice some changes due to the pandemic.

People are required to maintain social distancing of at least six feet away from others.

Face masks are highly encouraged for use in the mall and may be required by individual stores.

No unaccompanied minors under the age of 16 will be permitted in the mall.

The mall says the common area benches and tables have been removed and the public play area is closed.

Doors will not be unlocked early for mall walking but walkers are welcome to utilize the mall during revised operating hours if social distancing practices are followed.

Those hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to six on Sunday.

Individual store hours may vary and some stores may have a delayed opening date.

(ONN) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine did not make a much-anticipated announcement Monday as to when the majority of the state’s daycares would reopen.

During his daily coronavirus briefing, the governor said that a working group is still discussing the safety measures necessary to reopen daycares in a way that would keep children, their caretakers and their families safe.

DeWine said that he did not want to announce a reopening date until the parameters are set, but promised that it would come soon.

The governor said that “it is too important” a decision to be made without the “best, science-based” information available.

Retail is being allowed to reopen on Tuesday, with safety protocols in place and capacities limited to 50 percent of fire code.

On Friday bars and restaurants are allowed to have outdoor dining and on the 21st indoor dining.

Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Freeze Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

The warning goes from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Forecasters say sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees are possible.

They say frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Tuesday’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies and a high around 60.

There was also a Freeze Warning last Friday night into early Saturday.