A line of strong thunderstorms passed through the area this morning sparking lightning, periods of heavy rain, and strong winds.
The system stretched from the Ohio/Michigan line south through Hardin County.
Just after the storm passed, AEP reported nearly 3000 customers without power in the listening area. Over 2000 of those were in an area between Center Street and Sixth Street within Findlay.
Find updated AEP outage information here
University of Findlay student will be returning to campus this week. Limited move-in begins today, with all on-campus students allowed to return to the dorms tomorrow. New students will attend orientation activities over the next few days with freshmen to process through the Griffith Arch toward Old Main on Friday. Tradition holds that students won’t pass through the arch again until the end of their graduation ceremony.
Fall semester classes to begin on Monday.
The University of Findlay is upgrading its on-campus recycling efforts with help from a grant from the state. UF was awarded $50-thousand by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency as part of the EPA’s Recycle Ohio Grant program.
In 2020 survey, 79% of students said that they recycle on campus. To increase this number and improve sustainability, UF will be establishing numerous co-mingled recycling stations across the campus. The university hopes to reach a zero waste threshold in the next several years.
https://newsroom.findlay.edu/ramping-up-recycling-through-strategic-partnership/
Ballreich’s Snack Food Company in Tiffin has issued a voluntary recall of one of its products due the possible contamination of a seasoning mix with salmonella. The company has recalled packages of Bar-B-Q Potato Chips in 1.5, 2.75, and 7 ounce packages with sell-by dates between October 188th and November first of this year. Th products were distributed to retail outlets in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
The comapany is making the recall out of an abundance of caution to assure the safety of its customers.
The seasoning at issue is provided by an outside supplier. The contamination was found during routine product quality testing and no illnesses have been reported.
The Findlay Police Department says a coroner could not determine a cause of death for a man found dead inside a Findlay house on Thursday.
Police responded to 614 South Blanchard Street at 12:24 p.m. Thursday after receiving a call about a deceased male.
Police described the man’s death as “suspicious.”
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted to help process the scene.
The 56-year-old’s body was sent to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy.
Police say the initial findings of the autopsy did not reveal a cause of death, and further investigation will be dependent upon toxicology results.
Police said the man’s name will be released once his next of kin are notified.
A woman is facing an animal cruelty charge after police say she left her dog in a sweltering vehicle for nearly 6 1/2 hours.
The Fostoria Police Division says an officer was called to a parking lot on West Center Street at around 4:30 Thursday afternoon for a dog that had been left inside a vehicle since approximately 10 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located a dog inside of the vehicle with the windows partially down but no one around.
The registration was checked and the owner of the dog was located.
Upon removing the dog from the vehicle it was provided fresh water by staff of Pizza Palace and Fostoria police officers.
Police say a charge of Cruelty to Companion Animals was issued to the owner, April J. Craig, 33, of Eaton, Indiana.
The charge is a 2nd degree misdemeanor.
A copy of the complaint was forwarded to the Seneca County Humane Society.
Fostoria police remind people that leaving any animal inside of a vehicle during the summer months is extremely dangerous and life-threatening.
Hancock Public Health says the county averaged five new COVID cases a day over the past week.
The agency on Friday reported 35 new COVID cases in the county from July 30th through August 5th along with one new hospitalization.
The incidence rate in Hancock County is 44.86 cases per 100,000 people.
Community transmission as determined by the CDC is ‘moderate’.
Around 41 percent of Hancock County residents are fully vaccinated.
Hancock Public Health unveiled its new Hancock Community COVID-19 Dashboard on July 30th.
Hancock Public Health recommends for up to date information on community spread and guidance to follow this link from the CDC.
The Findlay Police Department is investigating what they’re calling a suspicious death.
Police responded to 614 South Blanchard Street at 12:24 p.m. Thursday after dispatch received a call about a deceased male.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted to assist with processing the scene.
Police say they are in the initial phase of the investigation and further information will be released later.
An autopsy is pending at the Lucas County Coroner’s Office.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office and Findlay Fire Department teamed up for a fiery demonstration at the University of Findlay.
The side by side burn demonstration showcased the benefits of having sprinkler systems installed in college dorms.
One trailer had a sprinkler system and the other did not. You can see the results in the video below.
Findlay Fire Chief Josh Eberle says the burn demonstration was added this year to the fire safety training they already do with resident advisors ahead of fall semester.
The University of Findlay says two of its eight residence halls are fully sprinklered.
See video of the burn demonstration below.
The Findlay Police Department put up their mobile security camera in a median on South Main Street ahead of Car Tunes this weekend.
The camera is in the median a little north of Hardin Street.
Police say they utilize the mobile security camera for big events like Car Tunes and Oktoberfest.
The camera allows them to get a high angle view of the large crowds and helps them better respond to any incidents that may arise.
Police say, from that location, the camera is able to see all the way up to Main Cross Street.
The camera has also been used to gather safety information at a Findlay crosswalk, and investigate why the mid-block crosswalks weren’t working properly a while back.
Car Tunes will be held on Saturday, August 7th.
The cruise will go from 3:30 to 7:30.
Visit Findlay says the cruise will take take place on Main Street from Hardin to Center, with cars parked along Main Street to view as well.
Awards will take place at 8 p.m. and Main Street will reopen at 9.