Marathon Petroleum Corporation has announced its quarterly dividend.
The Marathon Petroleum Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.75 per share on common stock.
The dividend is payable on March 10, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 16, 2023.
The Hancock Park District is inviting people to a ‘Valentine’s Day Hike and Scavenger Hunt’.
“Valentine’s Day is a good time to hike the trails in search of a hidden valentine,” the park district said.
“Nothing says ‘I love you’ to that special someone like a special message. Hearts with messages will be placed along the trail. When you find one that has just the right words for your sweetheart, pick it up and give it to your valentine.”
The hike and scavenger hunt will be held at Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Shelter #3 at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February, 14th.
It is free and for ages 18 and up. Registration is not required.
Riverbend Recreation Area is located at 16618 Township Road 208, a little east of Findlay.
For complete information about upcoming programs and events, view the Programs & Activities Calendar at www.HancockParks.com or call the park office at 419-425-7275.
The Findlay Police Department says a driver fled from police in their vehicle and then on foot.
The police department says an officer stopped a vehicle at South West Street and West Hardin Street for not having a visible license plate at around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
After an initial interaction, police say the driver fled from the traffic stop and turned westbound onto West Lincoln Street.
After a short pursuit, police say the vehicle attempted to make a turn and slid through a residential front yard in the 500 block of West Lincoln Street, nearly crashing into the residence and a parked vehicle.
Police say the driver then fled northbound on foot.
The Findlay Rotary Club is accepting nominations for its 2023 Golden Apple Awards for teaching excellence.
The Rotary’s Golden Apple Awards are awarded annually to outstanding teachers in the elementary, middle, and high schools of Findlay and Hancock County.
The Rotary hopes the Golden Apple Awards will enhance the public’s respect for teachers and help attract new, dedicated people to the teaching profession.
People in Findlay and Hancock County who know a teacher who has improved a student’s life through excellent, dedicated teaching are encouraged to nominate that teacher for the Golden Apple Award.
Nominations will be accepted until April 7th.
There will be three semifinalists at each the elementary, middle, and high school level.
The Findlay Rotary Club will then name the three winners at an awards banquet on October 18th.
Each of the three outstanding teachers will receive a Golden Apple Award and a $2,500 cash award.
Click here for the nomination form and to learn more, and click here to read about the winners of last year’s Golden Apple Awards. (pictured below)
The 33rd Annual Golden Apple Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at Winebrenner Seminary on the University of Findlay campus.
Blanchard Valley Health System has developed an “Associate Wellness Room” which is a stress-free environment that helps associates manage their busy work days. BVHS says it is part of an organization-wide initiative to invest in the mental health and well-being of team members.
The idea originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when associates were working long hours and dealing with a pandemic that the world had never seen.
The “Associate Wellness Room” is located on the fifth floor of the main campus and is available to any BVHS associate, 24 hours a day.
“The room is the perfect location for associates to unwind and take a moment for themselves,” said Nikki Ballinger, chair of the BVHS Nursing Congress, which created the room. “It has been a very welcome addition.”
Associates visiting the room can enjoy refreshments, including coffee, tea or water. A massage chair, which was purchased through a community grant, helps ease away the stress of the day. Another feature of the room is a coloring wall where associates can “discover their inner child.”
The challenges of the pandemic took a toll on healthcare workers nationwide, and both front-line associates and leadership recognized the need to prevent burnout.
“Healthcare providers are resilient, and committed to our work, but we are also human,” shared Ballinger. “By creating a room dedicated to associate wellness, we are strengthening our entire team.”
The Staffing Recognition and Retention Council of the BVHS Nursing Congress worked in earnest to plan the room. Nursing Congress developed a room aligned with the values and culture of the organization.
While rooms like these exist in other hospitals, most are solely open to nurses. It was important at BVHS to make it available to all associates, in recognition that the entire workforce had been affected by the pandemic, and associates had faced it united, as a team.
Ballinger said that, throughout the pandemic, that sense of working as a team grew stronger than before, and associates leaned upon one another to get through emotionally difficult days.
Chaplain Eric Rummel visits the room once a month. Associates may speak with him at that time or arrange a time to meet with him privately.
The “Associate Wellness Room” is also stocked with written information about wellness topics. Speaking presentations are also being planned for the near future.
Ballinger said the purpose is to let associates know their colleagues and managers care about them. She said they want people to feel good about being at work.
“We plan to continue growing this idea and providing even more offerings to our dedicated workforce,” Ballinger added. “We’re just getting started.”
(story and picture courtesy of BVHS)
A big honor for a young musician from Findlay.
Miki Kawamura is a sophomore at Findlay High School and first violinist in the FHS Symphony Strings.
A talented pianist, she won the Toledo Symphony Young Artists’ Concerto Competition.
Miki gets the honor of performing with the Toledo Symphony, Rubenstein’s Piano Concerto No. 4, Mvt. 1, on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Toledo.
You can purchase tickets by clicking here.
Children’s Mentoring Connection of Hancock County held an open house and ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location in Findlay as well as National Mentoring Month.
Children’s Mentoring Connection is now located in The Family Center at 1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 126.
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce did an official ribbon cutting and Mayor Christina Muryn issued a proclamation declaring January as National Mentoring Month in Findlay.
We spoke with Executive Director Stacy Shaw about their move to the Family Center.
“This move will allow us to serve our clients, mentors, and mentees while continuing to provide quality programming,” Shaw said.
“In addition, our new location will encourage continued collaboration with agencies serving many of our clients.”
Children’s Mentoring Connection was founded in 1972 and through their programs creates meaningful connections that positively impact the lives of youth and adults in our community.
Stacy says they are looking for mentors and taking applications for kids to be in the program.
Get more details by visiting their website by clicking here.
The Hancock Leadership class of 2023 is spreading patriotism with their group project by launching Hancock County Taps – Honoring Those Who Served, a program developed in partnership with the Hancock County Veteran Services Office, the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, and local Hancock County Magistrate, Carl Hayslett.
Hancock County Taps will work to ensure that, whenever possible, every military funeral in Hancock County includes a live rendition of Taps, the ceremonial bugle call that signals end of service.
The Hancock Leadership project is being managed by Keah Egbert and Tom James.
“We reviewed several exciting proposals from community organizations doing great things but, in the end, it was our deep respect for our military Veterans that resonated with us,” said James.
Co-chair Egbert stated, “The Hancock Leadership Class of 2023 is passionate about supporting local Veterans and is excited to work on this project with the community.”
The ambitious program will pair local musical talent with opportunities to pay their respects to military veterans by playing the well-known bugle call known as Taps at Hancock County Veterans’ funeral services.
For Hancock County Taps founder, Carl Hayslett, this new program is equal parts passion and purpose.
“While I did not serve in the military, I recognize and celebrate the commitment of the men and women who are serving and have served in our country’s armed forces. This is our opportunity as individuals and as a community to honor military veterans and demonstrate the respect that they deserve.”
The Hancock Leadership ’23 class is raising funds to support the purchase of instruments and other resources necessary to provide program services.
There are plans to erect a monument to signify this service to our county and to honor those who served. In addition, Hancock County Taps is actively seeking local musicians, high school and college band members, and buglers or trumpeters interested in playing Taps at military funerals.
You can support Hancock County Taps in 3 ways; GIVE – consider making a monetary donation towards the project, PLAY – audition to join the pool of musicians to play Taps at funerals in Hancock County, or HONOR – request a live rendition of Taps for your Hancock County Veteran’s funeral service.
People interested in participating can contact hancockleadership@findlayhancockchamber.com.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office canceled the Level 1 Road Alert at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon.
The level had been upped to Level 2 late Thursday night due to icy roads and blowing and drifting snow, and then was dropped back to Level 1 on Friday morning.
Even though the alert was canceled, there are still slick spots and areas of blowing and drifting snow so continue to drive with caution.
A Level 1 Road Alert means roadways are hazardous, drive with extreme caution.
A Level 2 Road Alert means roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways.
A Level 3 Road Alert means most roadways are closed and extremely hazardous/flooded. Employees should comply with workplace policies or contact their employer. Violators may be cited.
For all county road alerts in the region click here.
For the latest school closings and delays click here, for business closings and community cancelations click here, and for road alerts click here.
People are also urged to submit their business and community cancelation online here instead of calling.
The Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County is reminding dog owners that time is running out to renew their dog licenses for 2023.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, is the last day to purchase your Hancock County dog license.
Dogs 3 months and older are required to have a dog license.
The cost is $20 per dog with a single 75-cent processing fee for a 1-year- dog license if purchased through the Hancock County Dog Warden, located at 4550 Fostoria Avenue in Findlay.
On February 1, 2023, the fee will double, making the cost $40 per dog with a single 75-cent processing fee.
The Hancock County dog licenses can also be purchased at the Hancock County Auditor’s Office at the Hancock County Courthouse or on their website.
