A Wyandot County Deputy who was killed in a crash last week was laid to rest on Thursday.

Deputy Daniel J. Kin’s funeral was held at Our Lady of Consolation and burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Carey.

Kin previously served the Carey Police Department and Seneca County before joining the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office in 2021.

He died after being involved in a crash in Pickaway County on December 14th while transporting an inmate.

“Dan was such a positive person with an awesome smile. He will be greatly missed,” the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office said on their Facebook page.

The Findlay Police Department attended Kin’s funeral and rode in the procession and said their thoughts continue to be with the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office as they cope with this loss.

Trinity Episcopal Church says it’s opening up its parish hall to be Findlay’s daytime warming shelter on Friday and Saturday as this winter storm blows through.

The church says staff from the City Mission of Findlay are overseeing it for the most part but there are some opportunities to volunteer to supervise the shelter on Friday and Saturday (Christmas Eve).

People interested in helping out can contact the church at the numbers in the Facebook post below.

The church says the City Mission is providing evening shelter for people not currently residing at the Mission who need warm shelter from the dangerous temperatures in this storm.

The City Mission will also be open all day on Christmas Day as a warming shelter.

The City Mission is located at 510 West Main Cross Street and Trinity Episcopal Church is at 128 West Hardin Street.

The storm is expected to have winds gusts of 60 miles per hour and wind chills of 30 below.

A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from late Thursday through Saturday morning

For the latest local cancelations click here.

And for the latest road alerts from the sheriff’s office click here. 

Blanchard Valley Health System is letting people know about its Inclement Weather Plan.

BVHS says if Hancock County or a county that Blanchard Valley Health System serves reaches a Level 3 snow emergency, BVHS will be closing or limiting hours for specific locations.

The services that would be canceled, under a Level 3 snow emergency, include outpatient services (outpatient laboratory, outpatient radiology, endoscopy, outpatient rehabilitation and cardiology) and all elective surgeries. These offices will contact patients to reschedule.

Several offices under Blanchard Valley Medical Practices will transition to telehealth appointments for appropriate patients. The staff members of those offices will contact patients who are eligible for this option. If uncertain, check with your provider to determine if telehealth options are available during inclement weather.

To view a full list of BVHS offices that would close under a Level 3 snow emergency, click here.

For the latest road alerts issued by the sheriff’s office click here. 

A Wind Chill Warning has been issued as part of the impending winter storm.

The National Weather Service says the Wind Chill Warning will go from 4 a.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday.

Forecasters say winds gusting as high as 65 miles per hour will create wind chill values as low as 30 below.

Wind chills that low can cause frostbite to set in on exposed skin at around 30 minutes or less.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Saturday for a multi-hazard storm that will include really strong winds, dangerously low wind chills and 2 to 4 inches of snow.

Widespread blowing snow will make traveling very difficult to nearly impossible at times.

The strong winds could cause some power outages.

For the latest school closings click here. 

For the latest local cancelations click here.

And for the latest road alerts from the sheriff’s office click here. 

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All of northwest Ohio is now included in a Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service, including Findlay and Hancock County.

The Winter Storm Warning goes from 10 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Saturday.

Forecasters say the multi-hazard storm will include very strong winds as high as 60 miles per hour, extremely cold temperatures with wind chills as low as 25 below, and snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

The blowing snow could cause whiteout conditions at times making travel very difficult, especially on Friday.

The strong winds could cause some power outages.

Forecasters warn that a flash freeze is possible as temps that were above freezing plunge to single digits on Friday.

For the latest school closings click here. 

For the latest local cancelations click here.

And for the latest road alerts from the sheriff’s office click here. 

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The Ohio Department of Transportation says its crews in District 1, which includes Hancock, Putnam and other counties are ready for the coming winter storm.

ODOT says full-time, auxiliary and seasonal employees are preparing to work 12 hour shifts if necessary.

The storm is expected to bring really strong winds to the area which will result in wind chills of -30 at times. The storm could produce around 2 to 4 inches of snow, and with the strong wind blowing the snow around blizzard-like conditions could occur.

“This storm will be challenging as our ability to pretreat highways with brine (salt and water mixture) will be limited because the rain will wash it away. We will monitor pavement temperatures and apply material as temperatures drop and the changeover to snow begins,” said Rod Nuveman, ODOT District 1 highway management administrator.

“Our trucks will be out at all times through the storm. We ask motorists to use caution if travel is necessary, and to be respectful of our plow operators. Our goal is to keep roads passable for emergency vehicles, but we don’t expect highways to be completely clear until the winds have diminished,” said Pat McColley, ODOT District 2 deputy director.

Motorists are reminded to be aware that ODOT trucks travel at slower speeds and to give them plenty of space to work.

Last winter, ODOT plow trucks statewide were struck 62 times.

Three strikes have occurred already this year.

The Hancock Park District is inviting people to a photography hike.

It will be held on Saturday, January 14^th at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center at 9 a.m.

The hike is for ages 16 and older and is free. No registration is required.

“If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. We will hike the trails, while taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that would make an interesting subject. All skill levels and camera types are welcome.”

Oakwoods Nature Preserve is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off County Road 144, just west of Findlay.

For more information about other upcoming park programs and events, view the “Programs & Activities Calendar” at www.HancockParks.com or call the park office at 419-425-7275.

Artwork that was recently designed by residents at Birchaven Village who have been diagnosed with dementia will be on display in Findlay.

Blanchard Valley Health System says the beautiful artwork that residents created through this innovative engagement project will be on display for an entire year at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum.

BVHS says the initiative was an extension of the continued partnership between them and the University of Findlay.

BVHS says, in addition to giving the residents a chance to express their creativity, the project allowed volunteers and residents to bond with one another on a one-on-one basis.

Learn more about the initiative by clicking here.

The Ohio Department of Aging asking Ohioans to check on older loved ones and neighbors during and after this coming winter storm.

Checking in on older friends, relatives, and neighbors during severe weather helps them feel connected and gives people an opportunity to spot potential issues and help them get assistance if they need it.

People can check in on an older loved one or neighbor by telephone, text message, email, video call, or in-person if it is safe to travel.

Older Ohioans are encouraged to have an emergency plan and kit that will allow them to remain in place for at least three days if they are unable to safely leave their homes.

The plan and kit should include:

A battery-operated radio, flashlight, and extra batteries for both of those items;
Food you can open and prepare easily without electricity;
One gallon of water per person, per day;
A first-aid kit and backup supply of medications;
Spare glasses, extra hearing aid batteries, and non-powered alternatives to assistive and medical equipment that may not work without electricity;
A loud horn, whistle, or bell you can use to help first responders locate you;
The names and phone numbers of people you can call for help if you need it; and
A plan for where you will go if it is unsafe to remain in your home, and how you will get there.

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Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Winter Storm Watch that’s been issued by the National Weather Service ahead of what’s expected to be a multi-hazard winter storm.

The Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Thursday night through Saturday night.

Forecasters say the storm will include very strong winds as high as 60 miles per hour, extremely cold temperatures with wind chills as low as 30 below, and snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

The blowing snow could cause whiteout conditions at times and severely impact travel, especially on Friday.

Strong winds could cause some power outages.

Forecasters warn that a flash freeze is possible as temps that were above freezing plunge to single digits on Friday.

For the latest school closings click here. 

For the latest local cancelations click here.

And for the latest road alerts from the sheriff’s office click here. 

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