The Findlay Police Department says a woman led them on a nearly ten mile pursuit when they responded to investigate a harassment complaint.

Police responded to the 10000 block of Township Road 89 on Tuesday afternoon on the report of a woman swinging a shovel at people in the area.

When officers arrived on the scene, they say Jessica Onan, of Findlay, fled in a vehicle heading westbound on Township Road 89.

Officers pursued Onan southbound on County Road 140 and on other streets.

The pursuit made its way to North Main Street where officers deployed stop sticks and deflated her tires in the area of North Main Street and Bell Avenue.

The pursuit went down other Findlay streets before finally coming to an end in the 2200 block of North Blanchard Street where the woman was taken into custody.

The pursuit spanned 9.8 miles.

Onan was taken to the Hancock County Justice Center on a charge of felony fleeing and eluding.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted in the pursuit.

(From the Findlay Airport)

Mark your calendars! On September 30th, the Wings & Wheels Car Show and EAA Fly-In will be taking place at the Findlay Airport.

Get ready for a day filled with excitement, featuring rides on the iconic Ford Tri-Motor, a craft fair, food trucks, a kids’ zone, and of course, the main attraction, the car show!

This is a family-friendly event with something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re interested in showcasing your crafts, food, or volunteering to help on the ground crew, reach out to the airport directly to register as a vendor.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to witness the beauty of classic cars and airplanes, enjoy delicious food, and participate in fun activities!

(above pic courtesy of the Experimental Aircraft Association)

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

Tiffin Police officers are working with Tiffin City Schools this week to put on Safety City for students.

Students from TCS and Tiffin Calvert are learning about the importance of road and fire safety with the help of volunteers and with demonstrations by the Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division and Tiffin Police Department.

“We want to thank Tiffin City Schools, Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division, Tiffin Columbian HS Leadership Program, the Tiffin Police Citizen’s Academy Alumni, and so many other volunteers for all their help over the course of this week.”

“Pictured are Tiffin Sgt. Jared Watson and Ofc. Chris Perry teaching and working with these young students on being more safe and aware of their surroundings. Great work Jared and Chris!”

(From the Findlay Fire Department)

Findlay Fire Department has announced the promotion of Nicholas Scoles to the rank of Fire Captain. In this new capacity, Scoles will be responsible for direct supervision of a crew of firefighters.

Nick has been a firefighter since first joining the Findlay Fire Department in 2011. During that time, he earned his Emergency Medical Technician certification, HazMat Technician, Swift Water Rescue Swimmer and was a part of the Tactical EMS team. Scoles also found time to become involved in the community serving on the NAMI board, Honor Flight Guardian and medical team and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

Prior to joining the Findlay Fire Department, Scoles served as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Army. He also earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and holds an Associate of Applied Business Management.

Scoles will start the new position on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

(ONN) – A State Representative from just southeast of Columbus wants religious students to be able to take time off from class.

Republican lawmaker Michele Reynolds, from Canal Winchester, is attempting to pass a bill that would allow Ohio K-12 students three absences a year from school for religious reasons.

it’s known as the RED act, or Religious Expression Days, and under the bill schools would have to allow students time off from school for religious reasons as long as they were submitted 14 days before classes start.

The bill is aimed at preventing districts from marking a child absent.

The bill would also force schools to accommodate students regarding tests and other school work.

(From the Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Hunters in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties have additional opportunities to harvest white-tailed deer as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife continues to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the region.

Since the fall of 2020, 23 wild deer in Ohio have tested positive for CWD, all in Marion and Wyandot counties. A disease surveillance area was established in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties in 2021 and remains in effect. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer and other similar species, including mule deer, elk, and moose. No evidence exists that CWD can spread to humans, pets, or livestock.

The Division of Wildlife established earlier hunting seasons within the disease surveillance area to slow the spread of CWD by reducing deer numbers before the breeding season. Archery hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 9, and an early gun hunting season is open Saturday, Oct. 7 to Monday, Oct. 9.

CWD sampling is required for all deer harvested within the disease surveillance area Oct. 7-9, Nov. 4-5, Nov. 11-12, as well as during the entire seven-day gun season (Nov. 27-Dec. 3). Staffed sampling locations will be available during the seven-day gun season at the addresses below.

Staffed sampling locations will be at the following locations:

Big Island Wildlife Area Headquarters, 5389 Larue-Prospect Rd West, New Bloomington, OH 43341

Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area Headquarters, 19100 CH 115, Harpster, OH 43323

Wyandot County Fairgrounds, 10171 OH 53, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

Rural King, 233 American Blvd, Marion, OH 43302

Hardin County Fairgrounds, 14134 County Rd 140, Kenton, OH 43326

McGuffey Conservation Club, 6950 Township Rd 55, Ada, OH 45810

Outside the seven-day gun season, hunters should use self-serve kiosks for mandatory sampling or for free voluntary sampling throughout the deer season (Sept. 9, 2023-Feb. 4, 2024). Kiosk locations are available at ohiodnr.gov/cwd. Instructions for sample submission will be provided at the kiosk. Successful hunters are not required to surrender their deer. Those with questions on having their deer sampled can call (419) 429-8322.

Outside the disease surveillance area, hunters may test a harvested deer at the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory for a fee. Call (614) 728-6220 for more information.

(From the Hancock Park District)

Take a guided hike through the forest at Riverbend Recreation Area on Monday, October 2nd. Leaves will have changed to their brilliant fall colors and animals will be getting ready for winter.

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Shelter #3. 10 AM & 1 PM. Ages 3-5 with an adult; other age siblings are welcome to attend.

Riverbend Recreation Area is located at 16618 Township Road 208, 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.

(From Be Healthy Now Hancock County)

The Be Healthy Now Hancock County Community Health Fair and Food Distribution will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Koehler Center on the University of Findlay campus.

The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Healthy food samples, provided by Chopin Hall, will be available inside from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Food Distribution, provided by the West Ohio Food Bank, will take place between noon – 2 p.m. outside the Koehler Center.

In all, there will be over 30 agencies participating in providing resources and information for access to care, community conditions, and healthy behaviors.

Zach Thomas, Director of Wellness and Education at the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services, was on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to discuss the event.

Hancock Public Health will have its mobile clinic present and activities for all to join.

There will be raffles for items such as a Fitbit watch, BVHS backpack, $25 gift cards, a back-to-school backpack, and more!

The Be Healthy Now mission is to create a culture of wellness in Hancock County.

The coalition’s priority is to reach as many community members living with mental health and addiction, barriers to access to care, and health behaviors affecting their overall well-being such as smoking, diabetes, and food availability.

The event is sponsored by The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation in partnership with ADAMHS, The Center for Civic Engagement, Blanchard Valley Health Systems, Ohio State University Extension, West Ohio Food Bank, Chopin Hall, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity – Housing Coalition, and Family First Council.

(From the City of Findlay)

In August, Habitat for Humanity of Hancock County reached out to Mayor Muryn interested in an opportunity to develop approximately 26 acres of City owned property located on Carlin Street.

Following a Committee of the Whole meeting of Findlay City Council on August 9, 2023, an Ad Hoc Committee of Council was established to further discuss this proposal.

The committee’s first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 4pm in the third floor conference room. Below is an outline of how a decision related to this may go:

• A recommendation from this committee would go to all of Council.
• Depending on the recommendation, any transfer of property would then have to go through all of Council again.
• Additionally, any development of this property would still have to go through the standard City Planning Commission and Planning & Zoning Committee processes.

A busy Findlay road is closed for a water line installation project.

West Main Cross Street (State Route 12) between South Cory Street and South West Street in downtown Findlay closed on Monday, September 11.

The closure could last up to five days.

The water line that’s being installed is for the new Hancock County Judicial Center building that’s going up at 209 West Main Cross between Cory Street and the post office.

The city says the post office will remain accessible during the road closure.

Detours will be posted.