Students and staff at the University of Findlay gathered for a 9/11 service on Friday.
At the service, Matthew Ginter, director of Christian Ministries, asked people to remember and pray for those who lost their lives 20 years ago on 9/11 and to pause and consider the innumerable lives that have been affected since.
Video of his remarks is below.
Saturday will mark 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America.
The City of Findlay and Hancock County will be holding a parade and memorial service on Saturday.
Some Findlay police officers made quick work of a robbery suspect.
The Findlay Police Department says officers were dispatched to Wolfies Roasted Nuts on Glessner Avenue for a robbery in progress at around 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon.
Police say a man had entered the business, stated that he had a gun, and demanded the money.
Police arrived to find the suspect, 43-year-old Christopher Sterling, of Findlay, in front of the store.
He was taken into custody without incident.
Sterling was booked at the Hancock County Justice Center for aggravated robbery.
Gliding Stars is an adaptive ice skating program that gives people with special needs a chance to enjoy some time on the ice with the help of a coach.
Cindy Bregel, executive director of the Findlay chapter of the organization, says the program helps improve the participants’ motor skills, strength and speech.
And she says the socialization and friendships that come from the program are priceless.
Cindy said they haven’t been on the ice since March of 2020 because of the pandemic and it’ll be great to be back.
The first day for the program will be Sunday, September 12th from 1:30 to 3 at The Cube.
Then the season will conclude with an Ice Show in March of 2022.
She said it’s very rewarding to be an on-ice volunteer and they still need some for the upcoming season.
Learn more about Gliding Stars of Findlay and how to volunteer by clicking here.
Cooper Tire’s Findlay manufacturing plant is celebrating production of its 200 millionth tire.
Cooper says 200 million tires stacked end to end would stretch 96,000 miles and be able to circle the earth nearly four times.
Details on the milestone are in the following news release from Cooper Tire.
Cooper Tire announced that its Findlay, Ohio, manufacturing plant reached a milestone today with the production of its 200 millionth tire, a Cooper® Discoverer® AT3 LT™.
The Findlay plant was constructed in 1919 and was Cooper Tire’s first manufacturing facility. Today, it employs approximately 900 associates within one million square feet of production space. In June, Cooper Tire became part of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, combining two leading companies with complementary product portfolios, services and capabilities and creating a strong U.S.-based leader in the global tire industry.
“We are grateful for our Findlay associates, past and present, who contributed to this significant production achievement,” said Plant Manager Mark Kreinbrink.
“Two hundred million tires, if stacked end to end, would stretch 96,000 miles and be able to circle the earth nearly four times. I sincerely appreciate the dedication, hard work and commitment to quality that our Findlay team has delivered day in and day out to produce this significant body of work. Our customers recognize and appreciate our commitment to service, as well, and have rewarded us with continuing strong demand for our products. We look forward to serving them by making millions more industry-leading tires.”
“The USW is proud to see the Findlay plant reach this milestone driven by a great team that makes great tires,” said Brian Brubaker, President of USW Local 207L.
“This is a major accomplishment that shows the enduring contributions of our USW members over several generations. Thank you to the men and women of the Findlay plant for their skills and efforts.”
The Discoverer AT3LT is a top-selling on-road/off-road all-terrain tire designed for drivers of pickup trucks, work vehicles and full-size SUVs who need a tire that offers the rugged durability required to keep up with their active lifestyles.
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is encouraging people who don’t have one yet to get a library card during National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
Library Director Sarah Clevidence says at the library they believe there’s nothing more empowering than getting your own library card.
“It gives you access to technology, resources and services to help you pursue your passions and your dreams.”
Sarah says 27,334 members of the community are currently library card holders and they’d like to sign up a lot more during National Library Card Sign-Up Month.
The mayor of Columbus, Andrew Ginther, has announced he plans to issue an executive order requiring people to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
Ginther made the announcement during a news conference alongside Columbus health officials.
The mayor said masks, along with vaccines, are the best way to keep people safe.
He added that the executive order is about slowing the spread of the virus and keeping Columbus safe and open for business.
Ginther said the executive order will go into effect when he signs it on Friday.
Ginther is also asking people who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated today.
