UPDATE – Police say A’Layna has been located and is back with her family.

The Findlay Police Department is asking people to keep their eyes open for a missing/runaway teenager.

Police are asking anyone who knows of the whereabouts of 15-year-old A’Layna Thomas to get ahold of them at 419-424-7150.

A’Layna stands about five feet five inches tall and weighs around 165 pounds.

The flyer asking for help in locating her says she has her hair in twisties or a ponytail and that her nickname is LayLay.

The flyer asks people to contact their local police department if they see her or to call 419-819-0389 or 419-418-1062.

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library has been quickly going through their supply of free at-home COVID test kits to give away.

The library posted on their Facebook page on Wednesday that they had the kits back in stock.

The test kits likely won’t last long however due to the high demand.

Last Thursday the library received a supply of the kits and they were all given out within a few hours.

Joel Mantey, adult services manager for the library, recommends that people call ahead to make sure they have kits available, and if you’re symptomatic, request curbside service and they’ll bring them out to you.

To request a kit, stop by the reference desk or ask for one through the curbside service by calling 419-422-1712.

The library started making the at-home testing kits available to the public in early March.

(ONN) – A lawsuit argues that Ohio’s school voucher system is unconstitutional because it’s creating a separate system of funding private schools with public dollars.

A group called Vouchers Hurt Ohio is comprised of about 100 school districts suing to stop and reverse Ohio’s EdChoice program. Click here for a list of schools in the coalition.

The districts filed a lawsuit this week against the Ohio Department of Education and state education board, arguing that vouchers are being mostly used by non-minority students, even though the program was meant to assist economically disadvantaged minority students.

Voucher supporters call the complaint an attack on parents making the best decision for their children.

U.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio says he has tested positive for COVID-19

Portman released a statement on Tuesday morning.

“In preparation for returning to Washington, DC, I took an at-home COVID test last night and it was positive,” Portman wrote.

The Republican said he is asymptomatic and feels fine and has been in contact with the attending physician and his personal doctor.

“I am following their medical advice and following CDC guidelines and isolating for the recommended five days.”

Portman says he will work remotely from home this week, and will not be able to be in Washington, DC for votes.

Portman is 66-years-old and in his last year in office after choosing not to run for re-election.

The Arlington United Methodist Church says their Baby Jesus was stolen from their Nativity outside their church on Main Street in Arlington.

“We’re asking for his return, and we have a lot of people looking for him,” said Pastor Mark Gregory.

Pastor Gregory says their new manger scene was kind of expensive and purchased with memorial gifts in honor of departed members of the community.

He says whoever took Baby Jesus can return him, no questions asked.

“We’re not looking to prosecute anyone or anything like that, if somebody has it they can return it to the church and go on their way.”

Pastor Gregory is taking the theft in stride, saying in a Facebook post that “We would love to offer you Jesus, however in a more personal and meaningful way.”

“If you happen to be in possession of our Baby Jesus, you can return Him no questions asked.”

“And if you can do it soon, please do… The Wise Men are on their way, and it was kinda a long trip.”

Click here for the church’s website and their number is 419-365-7004.

Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Wind Advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

The Wind Advisory will be in effect on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Southwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour will gust up to 50 miles per hour at times.

The gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says there were 10 deaths from crashes on Ohio’s roadways during the 2021-2022 New Year’s holiday reporting period, according to provisional statistics.

The 10 deaths is a decrease from the four-day reporting period last year, when 14 fatalities were reported.

Of the 10 deaths, three were OVI-related and four were the result of not wearing a seat belt when available.

Troopers made 2,575 traffic enforcement contacts over the 2021-2022 New Year’s holiday reporting period including 229 OVI arrests, 59 distracted driving and 288 safety belt citations.

The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity.

A statistical analysis of the Highway Patrol’s enforcement activity over the holiday is available by clicking here.

The Findlay Fire Department says one of your New Year’s resolutions should be to resolve to be fire safe.

One of the most important steps to becoming fire safe is installing smoke alarms inside every sleeping area and on every level of your home.

We spoke with Inspector Eric Wilkins, who told us that there’s nothing in our houses that’s more important to our safety than a smoke detector.

He says batteries should be replaced every six months and smoke detectors last about ten years before they should be replaced.

People are also urged to have carbon monoxide detectors in their home as well.

Other steps to becoming fire safe include:

-Develop a home fire escape plan that includes knowing two ways out of every room.

-Have an ABC multipurpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher nearby.

-Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from all heat sources, including furnaces, space heaters wood stoves and candles.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to winterize their vehicles and to follow safe driving tips when navigating snowy and icy conditions.

The Highway Patrol says ever-changing weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off guard and you can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season and by adopting winter driving techniques.

“When driving conditions worsen, motorists need drive carefully, be vigilant, aware and patient,” said Lt. Matt Crow Findlay Post Commander.

“Slow down and give yourself extra time and space to brake and turn. If you are stranded, remain calm.”

If your vehicle breaks down or you are involved in a crash, turn on your hazard lights, move your vehicle as far off the roadway as possible, remain in the vehicle, and call #677.

The Highway Patrol reminds drivers to stock their vehicles with a winter car kit that includes an ice scraper, shovel, jumper cables, flashlight, warning devices, blankets, cell phone charger, first aid kit, tow rope, water, and food for longer trips.

It is also important to ensure your tires have plenty of tread, check your battery, and keep your windshield washer reservoir full.

Last winter, there were 14,724 crashes on snow, ice or slush-covered roads in Ohio.

These crashes resulted in 26 fatal crashes, which killed 33 people.

Unsafe speed by the at-fault driver was the reported cause of 24 percent of the crashes on snow, ice or slush covered roads.

Before traveling in winter weather, clear the snow and ice from your windows, headlights, and taillights of your vehicle.

Also, allow defrosters time to work so you can see.

Once you begin driving, go slow and increase following distances; bridges, ramps, and overpasses will freeze first.

The Highway Patrol reminds motorists that Ohio law requires headlights to be on at any time when the windshield wipers of the vehicle are in use.

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, clear the tailpipe free of all snow and debris to decrease the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Below is a video from last February of some snowy conditions in Findlay.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s office is investigating breaking and enterings that happened on Friday night, November 26th through Saturday morning, November 27th.

The sheriff’s office says five residential garages were entered in the areas of State Route 12, County Road 128, County Road 139, County Road 95 and Liberty Township Road 89.

An ATV was among the property stolen.

The sheriff’s office says the break-ins had similar characteristics and appear to be associated.

The sheriff’s office is seeking help from the public in identifying the people responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office at 419-422-2424 and/or Det. Barry Boutwell at 419-424-7234.

The sheriff’s office previously put out a request for assistance on November 30th but didn’t receive any leads and is hoping that somebody who knows something will get ahold of them now.