Marathon Petroleum reported its first quarter numbers on Tuesday.

The oil refiner headquartered in Findlay reported a net income of $2.7 billion for the first quarter of 2023, which compares to a net income of $845 million for the first quarter of 2022.

“Our first-quarter results reflect strong operational and commercial execution across the company,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Hennigan.

“The business generated $4.1 billion of net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter. We continue to enhance our portfolio, including the Galveston Bay STAR project, which successfully commenced operations in April and the Martinez Renewables facility, which continues to progress Phase II.”

Hennigan added that the company returned more than $3.5 billion through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter.

Get more on Marathon’s first quarter results by clicking here.

Family Resource Center has an open house scheduled to show off its newly renovated headquarters in Findlay.

The open house for the facility, located at 1941 Carlin Street in Findlay, will be held on Monday, May 8^th from 3 to 7.

People attending the open house will get a tour of the renovated facility and mental health and substance abuse disorder information will be available. Refreshments will be provided.

FRC Director of Administration Allison Yeager said one of the great things about this renovation is that they will be able to offer adult and youth services under the same roof.

“This will help make things more convenient for families to access care together.”

Family Resource Center provides mental health and substance use disorder services for adults from their location at 1918 North Main, and for youth from their location at 2515 North Main in Findlay.

They plan to bring all those services together under one roof at the renovated Carlin facility.

Funded in part by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and a Community Development Block Grant, the renovation project also includes the addition of an on-site pharmacy and meeting space for groups such as adventure therapy and other community support groups to gather.

An open house is planned for Monday, May 8^th from 3 to 7.

Hancock County health officials have issued an overdose spike alert due to a significant increase in overdoses recently.

Hancock Public Health issued the alert on Monday saying that Hancock County has experienced nine non-fatal overdoses since April 21^st.

The health department says, on two occasions, April 21^st and April 28^th, there were three overdoses within a 24-hour period.

Hancock Public Health 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 Gary Bright with the health department.

Anyone who suspects an overdose should call 911 immediately.

People are being asked to spread the following Harm Reduction messaging in their contact circles in the hope of avoiding future overdoses and deaths.

1) Always have naloxone on hand. Project DAWN

2) Never use alone. Never Use Alone Inc. – 800-484-3731

3) Use fentanyl test strips. BIDPP or SOAR

4) Check in on friends, families, neighbors and coworkers to share this information.

5) Call QRT for outreach to an overdose survivor: QRT

The Hancock County Engineer’s Office is letting people know about a road closure a little south of Findlay.

Hancock County Road 40 will be closed for approximately three weeks for a culvert replacement between US 68 and County Road 75.

The closure began on Monday and will last about three weeks.

Drivers are advised to use a different route and to use caution when traveling through the area.

The Bowling Green Police Division said the suspect in a shooting at a restaurant was found dead inside an apartment on Monday.

Police said officers responded to El Zarape restaurant on East Wooster Street for a shooting.

The person who was shot was taken to Wood County Hospital. Police said the shooting was not an active shooter situation.

Officers identified a suspect in the shooting and set up a perimeter around their apartment.

A special response team made entry into the apartment and located the suspect deceased.

Police said the investigation into the shooting continues.

The City of Findlay is reminding everyone that the city council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, May 2^nd has been moved to Wednesday, May 3^rd.

The change was made because of the Primary Election being held on Tuesday.

The city council meeting will now take place on Wednesday, May 3^rd beginning at 6 p.m.

(Story and picture courtesy of Blanchard Valley Health System)

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has named Carolyn Salisbury, a cashier in the food and nutrition department at Blanchard Valley Hospital, as its 2022 Associate of the Year.

A surprise banquet luncheon was held recently for Carolyn, in celebration of this honor. Guests included a number of her family members, BVHS leadership and Rewards & Recognition Committee members.

“This was totally unexpected,” Carolyn said. “I was so shocked and surprised.”

Carolyn has worked at BVHS for 15 years. Her typical duties include stocking items, ensuring a clean environment for associates and visitors, and preparing coffee in the morning. She said she knows it’s many people’s favorite beverage in the workplace.

What Carolyn appreciates most about her role at BVHS is the opportunity to get to know a variety of people, many of whom become not only acquaintances but friends.

“I enjoy the interaction with my customers and co-workers. I hope it shows, as I try to get to know each of them. I care for all people and try to make personal connections with everyone I meet,” Carolyn explained. She added, “I have a wonderful work family.”

Carolyn loves spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Some of their favorite activities together include swimming, playing games and watching movies.

Also, outside of work, Carolyn has a hobby of going to auctions, flea markets and second-hand stores.

The Associate of the Year is selected from among the 12 Associates of the Month throughout the calendar year. Carolyn was named the BVHS Associate of the Month in June 2022.

Ohio’s Primary Election is being held on Tuesday, May 2nd.

Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Among the local races voters will decide is the Republican Primary for Findlay Mayor between incumbent Christina Muryn and challenger Haydee Sadler.

There are no Democrats on the primary ballot, but the winner of the Republican primary for mayor could still face a write-in challenger in the fall.

Findlay city councilwoman Beth Warnecke is being challenged by fellow Republican Kraig Kutschbach.

Among the issues voters will decide; Cory-Rawson Local Schools and Riverdale Local Schools each have a renewal income tax issue up for a vote. Van Buren Local Schools has a renewal tax levy on the ballot.

Appleseed Joint Ambulance District has an issue on the ballot as does Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District.

Findlay Brewing Company and Dark Horse have issues on the ballot regarding Sunday sales.

See the full list of candidates and issues on the ballot in Hancock County by clicking here, and in Putnam County by clicking here.

One person was taken to the hospital and another to jail after a stabbing in Findlay.

It happened at 509 Putnam Street around 10 p.m. Sunday.

Police officers arrived on the scene to find a female victim with a stab wound to her torso.

She was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital for injuries that are not life-threatening.

Police say the suspect was identified as Rhonda K. Jones, of Findlay, and she was arrested in the 600 block of West Hardin Street.

Jones was booked at the Hancock County Jail where she’s facing charges of felonious assault and tampering with evidence.

The Findlay Police Department says a pedestrian was hit by a car in downtown Findlay.

It happened at South Main Street and West Main Cross Street at around 10 o’clock Saturday night.

Police say Linda Mcrill, of Findlay, was turning northbound onto South Main Street from West Main Cross when she struck a pedestrian that was walking eastbound in the crosswalk.

The impact picked the pedestrian, Gary Brechbill, of Pennsylvania, up onto the hood of the car and then they were launched away from the car, according to police.

The pedestrian was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital for possible neck and spine injuries.

Police say Mcrill was issued a right-of-way citation.