The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Findlay along with a mobile Education Center.
Julie Baker is Dean of the Findlay campus of Owens Community College where the wall will be set up.
The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
“We are honored to partner with AMVETS Post 21 to bring The Wall That Heals to Owens Community College so Veterans, their family members and the community have access to visit this meaningful and impressive monument here in Findlay. We look forward to this special event and welcome all visitors to our campus,” said Dr. Dione D. Somerville, President, Owens Community College.
The wall will be open 24 hours a day from Thursday through Sunday.
The company says its net income for Q1 was $845 million, which compares with a net loss of $242 million for the first quarter of 2021.
The company’s adjusted earnings for the first quarter was $2.6 billion, compared with $1.6 billion for the first quarter of 2021.
President and CEO Michael Hennigan says the company’s first-quarter results reflect their ability to execute on their strategic pillars in the current market conditions.
“This quarter we advanced our low carbon strategy with the announcement of our intent to form a joint venture with Neste at our Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility and a 15% Scope 3 absolute GHG emission reduction target. We have now completed approximately $8 billion of MPC share repurchases since the inception of our $10 billion return of capital program.”
Get more on Marathon’s first-quarter results by clicking here.
May 1st through May 7th is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn issued a proclamation saluting our local teachers.
The mayor’s proclamation states that our country’s future depends on providing a quality education to all students and that teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons and counseling students.
And the mayor is asking all members of the community to join her in personally expressing their appreciation for our teachers, for their dedication and devotion to their work.
Hancock County health officials say there’s been a recent spike in suspected overdoses.
Hancock Public Health says, since last week, there has been one suspected overdose fatality and seven suspected non-fatal overdoses.
The Hancock County Quick Response Team (QRT) will be following up with overdose survivors to offer assistance.
The QRT is a service that works with law enforcement to help survivors of non-fatal overdoses get into treatment. (details below)
Hancock Public Health also reminds people that they have the overdose-reversing medication Narcan available through Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) as a way to combat the opioid overdose epidemic.
“It looks pretty clear to us that the more Narcan kits we get out there, in the hands of folks who may potentially overdose, the less fatal overdoses we’re going to have,” said the health department’s Gary Bright.
He says while Narcan can rapidly reverse an overdose it’s still important to call 911 because the opioid is still in the person’s system.
Click here for more information about Narcan and how to receive a kit.
People can also call 419-424-7420 (or email gbright@hancockph.com / jdecker@hancockph.com ) to answer a few simple questions and arrange safe pick up or delivery of a kit.
The BOE’s Jody O’Brien says they have received quite a few calls from people asking if the primary will be held amid the redistricting situation.
Jody says the callers were reassured that the primary election will be happening on Tuesday, but some things won’t be on the ballot.
She says the Ohio House and Senate races along with State Central Committee races will not be a part of the primary.
That’s because the Ohio Redistricting Commission has been unable to pass a new legislative map that the Ohio Supreme Court deems constitutional.
Jody says she feels good about the election laws in Ohio and people can expect a safe and secure primary election.
Jody said it was a little difficult finding enough poll workers for this primary, but not as difficult as it was during the pandemic.
The only countywide issue Hancock County voters will see on the ballot in the primary is a replacement levy for mental health services in Hancock County.
The Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) says supporting mental health not only benefits the individuals who need the help, but the entire community.
An example of a race that will not be on the ballot is the Democrat primary for 83rd District state representative between Melissa Kritzell and Claire Osborne.
That race will be decided in a second primary, probably in August.
The winner of the Democratic primary will take on State Rep. Jon Cross in the fall, who’s running unopposed in the primary.
One of the bigger races on the ballot is the race for U.S. Senator in which seven people are vying for the Republican nomination and three for the Democrat nomination.
That Senate seat is opening up because Senator Rob Portman is retiring.
Governor DeWine is also facing some challengers in the primary and two people are running for the Democratic nomination.
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Click here to see the candidates and issues that will be on the ballot in the primary.
Pike State Forest and Blue Rock State Forest were the settings for two recent special hunts organized for disabled hunters to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey.
“Forest management ensures natural tree regeneration and diverse habitat, and wild turkeys are among the many forest wildlife species that have certainly benefited,” said Dan Balser, chief of the Division of Forestry.
“We are fortunate to be able to share these hunting opportunities with a great group of hunters and the many partners who make these weekends special for us all.”
The 15th annual Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt for wild turkey at Blue Rock State Forest was sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Wheelin’ Sportsmen program.
The ODNR Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife worked with the Y-Bridge Longbeards and other chapters of the NWTF to coordinate the event with donations and volunteer efforts from many local individuals and businesses.
23 hunters participated, and three turkeys were harvested during the event. More than 50 guides helped with the hunt.
The Thunder in the Hills wild turkey hunt was held for the fifth year at Pike State Forest.
Fourteen hunters participated, and two turkeys were harvested during the event.
The ODNR Division of Forestry hosted the event with cooperation from the Clinton County Chapter of the NWTF and the ODNR Divisions of Wildlife, and Parks and Watercraft. Approximately 50 organizations assisted with donations and volunteers.
Hunters at both events provided their own shotguns and ammunition, as well as the necessary licenses and permits.
Guides were provided for each hunter. The participating hunters were from various parts of Ohio, with several being disabled veterans.
