Hancock Public Health is asking people to recycle their solar eclipse glasses.
The health department says you can help the planet and others by dropping off your glasses at the health department at 2225 Keith Parkway in Findlay or at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
The glasses will then be sent to the Astronomers Without Borders initiative.
(From Findlay City Schools)
Findlay City Schools is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Momentum Award by the state of Ohio for the remarkable progress and growth achieved during the 2022-2023 academic year.
The Momentum Award, presented by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, recognizes school districts and buildings that exhibit exceptional improvement in academic achievement, while also demonstrating consistent growth.
In addition to receiving the Momentum Award as a district, both Glenwood Middle School and Findlay High School have earned the building-level Momentum Award.
To qualify for this recognition, districts or buildings must have enhanced their Performance Index by 3 or more points from the 2021-2022 report card to the 2022-2023 report card, and attained a Value-Added progress rating of 4 or more stars.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because of the current momentum in Findlay City Schools to elevate our academic excellence,” said Katie Abbott, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning.
Dr. Andy Hatton, Superintendent of Findlay City Schools, says they have a great team at Findlay City Schools, deeply committed to the academic growth and achievement of each and every student.
“Results like this are possible because of the synergy and collective effort of our amazing staff. We have a great team in Findlay City Schools, deeply committed to the academic growth and achievement of each and every student. While this is certainly a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff, we will continue to strive for excellence and finish this year strong.”
This achievement reflects the continued hard work and dedication of students, educators, staff, and community partners.
(From the Tiffin Police Department)
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(From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office)
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a statement from POET on 4/9/24 at 2:10PM:
On April 9, 2024, POET Bioprocessing – Leipsic, experienced an event in the distillation unit. Emergency responders are on the scene. There are no injuries.
Once the immediate incident is resolved, we will assess the damage and possible causes of the accident.
Safety is our top priority at POET.
We are proud of our team members who acted quickly to ensure the safety of their coworkers and notify emergency responders.
(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to hear details of a project that will reconstruct the interchange of County Road 99 at Interstate 75, Findlay.
A public meeting regarding the project will be held Tuesday, April 16, at 1 p.m. at Owens Community College, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay; Community Education and Wellness Center, Room 111.
A formal presentation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a question-and-answer session with project staff.
Details of the sequence of construction, how traffic will be maintained, and how businesses and properties will be accessed during construction will be shared during the meeting.
The project will construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). Work will begin this spring and complete in 2026.
Miller Brothers Construction of Archbold will serve as the general contractor. The construction cost is $30.8 million.
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn was on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to recap Monday’s total solar eclipse.
Overall, she says things went really smoothly and credits city workers for their hard work leading up to the eclipse.
Mayor Muryn said she stopped by all the city watch sites and then ended up watching the eclipse at the Findlay Airport.
As she told Chris in the audio above, the city didn’t get as many visitors for the eclipse as they were anticipating but she was happy to show off the city to the people who did decide to make Findlay their viewing location.
The mayor said their preparations went so well she may write up a manual of sorts to share with other communities who will be experiencing an eclipse in the future.
Ohio’s next total solar eclipse isn’t until 2099.
The Findlay Police Department says a man operating an electric bicycle was seriously injured in a crash with an SUV.
The crash happened at around 7 p.m. Monday at the intersection of North Blanchard Street and George Street.
Police say Nathan C. Shaver, 32, of MaComb, Michigan was operating an electric bicycle eastbound on George Street while Jennifer A. Neal, 54, of Findlay was driving an SUV northbound on North Blanchard Street.
Police say Shaver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
No citations have been issued yet, police said.
The crash remains under investigation.
The folks at Sunrise Senior Living in Findlay got to enjoy the total solar eclipse.
WFIN was on hand as several residents donned their solar eclipse glasses and looked toward the sky Monday afternoon.
We spoke with 97-year-old Theresa Roberts who was absolutely blown away by her first total solar eclipse. (video below)
“It’s the first time I’ve ever seen it and it was absolutely beautiful.”
Sunrise Senior Living had 15 of their residents outside to enjoy the eclipse, and thanks to them for letting WFIN stop by and be a part of the special day.
(From the Hancock Country Veterans Service Office)
In the fall of 2023, the Hancock Country Veterans Service Office along with the Hancock Historical Museum and Hancock Park District worked together to create the Heritage Trail Story Walk. The Trail begins at Litzenberg Memorial Woods on the county’s west side and ends at Van Horn Cemetery on the county’s east side. It connects parks, historic sites, and landmarks with over 20 miles of pavement, grass and dirt. Storyboards were installed at various points along the trail to highlight the contributions from Hancock County Veterans during various wars and conflicts.
The first four boards, featuring The War of 1812, The Civil War, World War I (The Great War) and World War II have been installed and we are happy to announce that the final four boards will be completed in 2024. Being added to the story walk this year will be contributions made by Hancock County veterans during the Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm) and The Global War on Terrorism (Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom).
We spoke with Nichole Coleman, Director of the Hancock County Veterans Service Office, about the new Veterans Story Walk during its unveiling in September 2023. (video below)
This trail has given us a wonderful opportunity to educate and celebrate the accomplishments of Hancock County through the Veteran Story Walk. Each storyboard includes information about a war or conflict and how Hancock County veterans served or contributed, thanks to research completed by the Hancock County Historical Museum.
“We want to make sure that we never forget about these important historic events and the part that our veterans played,” said Ed Newton, resiliency operations manager. “It gives us an opportunity to tell their story and helps us carry on our county’s rich heritage to the next generation. Our veterans enjoy telling their stories. Make sure you take time to visit our wonderful parks, learn about history and celebrate our wonderful Hancock County veterans. Maybe this will inspire you to start a conversation with a veteran to learn more about what encouraged them to serve.”
This project has been fully funded thanks to a grant from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all in the community. Established in 1992 as a result of an estate gift from L. Dale Dorney, The Community Foundation has granted more than $75 million to fund projects to support our community. Visit community-foundation.com or call (419) 425-1100 to learn more about how the Foundation is making a lasting community impact.
The University of Findlay held an eclipse watch party in front of the College of Business building on Monday.
People could be seen getting their equipment ready to photograph the eclipse or just hanging out with family on the lawn.
Two pairs of larger-than-life eclipse glasses made by the UF maintenance department were a big hit with people, and plenty of pictures were taken with them.
See video of the fun below.