A man who was already facing drug charges in Hancock County is now facing even more in Seneca County.

The Seneca County Drug Task Force, along with additional officers from the Fostoria Police Department, executed a search warrant on South Vine Street in Fostoria following a suspected drug overdose.

Authorities say the search warrant revealed suspected Fentanyl, suspected heroin, suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The task force says Brandon L. Myers, 33, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for a parole violation out of Seneca County.

They say Myers was out on bond through Hancock County Common Pleas Court for a pending Fentanyl possession charge.

The task force says Myers will have additional charges for trafficking in drugs, corrupting another with drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from this operation.

He’s being held at the Seneca County Jail pending court proceedings.

“With the recent rise in drug overdoses in our area, we continue to show our commitment to sending the message that we will seek out and focus our resources on those who sell these drugs in our community,” said Fostoria Police Chief Keith Loreno.

He encourages people to continue to report suspicious activity to their local agencies or the Seneca County Drug Task Force – METRICH Enforcement Unit Crime Hotline at 419-443-0463 ext: 1140.

Authorities last week issued a warning about a batch of heroin laced with Fentanyl that caused three fatal overdoses.

(picture courtesy of the Seneca County Drug Task Force)

The BIG Shake ‘Handshake’ Competition is underway at Bigelow Hill Intermediate.

Principal Jennifer Theis says the activity helps students learn how to present themselves by making eye contact, having a good handshake and being able to carry a conversation.

Of course this year — with the pandemic — there are no actual handshakes as the competition is being held via Zoom.

She says it’s also important for students to learn how to present themselves in an online meeting setting as well.

This week they completed the first of five rounds of competition.

Judges from Findlay City Schools and throughout the community connected with students via Zoom and awarded points based on each student’s ability to leave a great first impression.

She said Chick-fil-A is sponsoring the event and five finalists will be interviewed by the general manager of the Findlay restaurant and then three students will be selected to learn how to manage a business. And then Chick-fil-A will determine the overall winner of the competition and that student will win a scholarship.

(ONN) – After hours of debate, lawmakers in the Ohio House introduced a resolution that would expel former House Speaker Larry Householder for his alleged involvement in the state’s largest-ever bribery scandal.

It would take 66 votes in the House to remove Householder.

The house is comprised of 64 Republicans and 35 Democrats.

It’s unclear when that vote could take place.

Federal investigators have charged Householder and his associates in a $60 million bribery scheme to ensure House Bill 6, which would reap more than $1 billion in benefits for FirstEnergy corporation, passed and remained law.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Thursday.

The advisory, which includes Findlay, Hancock County and all of northwest Ohio, will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday.

Forecasters say northeast winds of 20 to 30 miles an hour will gust up to 50 miles per hour at times.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur.

People should secure outdoor objects and use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

The forecast for Thursday is calling for rainy and windy conditions with a high around 45.

Carey High School Principal Peter Cole has been selected by the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators as the 2021-2022 Ohio Principal of the Year.

“I’m extremely overwhelmed by the award,” Peter told WFIN.

He said he never fathomed that he would win an award for helping others, let alone a state award.

“I feel that the honor really belongs just as much to the people that are around me and work here and learn here at Carey High School as it is about me.”

Peter says he’s been blessed to work in a tremendous environment and the award really belongs to Carey High School as much as it does to him.

Peter has a special connection to the community as he is a graduate of Carey High School.

After graduation he attended Bowling Green State University where he earned a Bachelor’s in Music and his Master’s of Education in Administration and Supervision.

He then earned his Superintendent’s Licensure at University of Findlay/Ashland University.

Peter has been principal of Carey High School since 2007.

Logan’s Irish Pub is looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, although COVID restrictions will still be in place.

“Last year was just strictly online orders and to-gos , so we’re at least happy to sell some drinks in here and have some live music,” said General Manager Clayton Acheson.

Clayton told WFIN that the community has been very supportive throughout the pandemic.

“We absolutely are in debt to the community around here, they really lifted us up.”

He says even though COVID restrictions will be in place and capacity will be limited, they still plan to have plenty of fun on St. Patrick’s Day.

He said they will be doing takeout as well, so you can celebrate with them from home if you prefer.

Ohio is expanding the eligibility for the COVID vaccine, by a lot.

Health officials say those 40 and over, and with certain medical conditions can receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning on Friday.

Just last week, those 50 and older became eligible to get the shot.

Then on March 29th, everyone 16 and older can be vaccinated.

That means the state is on track for the goal set by President Biden of making the vaccine open to everyone by May 1st.

Governor DeWine said the eligibility expansion is possible because the state will be seeing a significant increase in the number of vaccines it’s receiving.

Eligible individuals in Hancock County can call Hancock Public Health at 419-424-7105 select option 1 for an appointment.

Last weekend more than 2,000 doses were administered at a clinic at the University of Findlay, which was the largest clinic in Hancock County to date.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging people who will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday with alcohol to designate a sober driver.

“Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day!” said Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Patrol superintendent.

“The popularity of the holiday and the associated consumption of alcohol make it a dangerous time to travel on Ohio’s roadways.”

“We want to encourage all motorists to plan ahead before they start celebrating.”

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 18 people were killed in 14 fatal crashes on St. Patrick’s Day over the last five years.

Of those fatal crashes, seven were a result of impaired driving, resulting in 10 deaths.

Additionally, 147 people were injured on St. Patrick’s Day due to OVI-related crashes.

The Highway Patrol made 691 OVI arrests on St. Patrick’s Day from 2016 to 2020.

Bluffton Hospital will be holding a COVID vaccination clinic on Friday.

The clinic will be for people 50 and older, along with those with Type 2 Diabetes and end-stage renal disease.

The clinic will be held on Friday, March 19th from 9 to 4.

There are a limited number of vaccines available. Vaccines will be given on a first call, first-served basis.

People should not call the hospital directly.

Registrations are being streamlined through the vaccination clinic telephone number only.

That number is 419-369-2323.

Appointments for the second dose will be made at the clinic when the first dose is administered.

To learn more about the vaccination clinics within the region, as well as the involvement of Blanchard Valley Health System in the process, visit bvhsvaccineconnect.com.

Around 2,000 doses were administered at a clinic at the University of Findlay last weekend.

Blanchard Valley Center painted up the intersection of Sandusky Street and Main Street in Findlay to bring awareness to March being Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

The painting was originally going to be the BVC logo but the windy conditions took out the stencil they were going to use so they had to improvise and paint something freehand.

The BVC’s Nadine Weininger says they decided to paint #DD Month 2021 and BVC in big letters.

She says people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live prosperous lives when they have the support they need, and that’s where BVC comes in.

“Think inclusion when you think of BVC.”

She says their goal is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in Hancock County and to bring awareness to all the capabilities they have.

(picture courtesy of Flag City Drone and Blanchard Valley Center)