(ONN) – Some revisions have been approved to the bylaws and rules for Ohio high school athletics.
Six referendums were passed during the annual voting window for the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Among the issues that were amended this year are the definition of a school day, mid-season transfers, games against out of state schools and student residency.
Also, schools can now move up to division one in football, basketball, baseball and other sports beginning with the start of the 24-25 school year.
The OHSAA’s goal is to have 64 schools in divisions one and two for this coming school year.
Findlay City Schools is thrilled to announce Findlay City Schools Preschool’s attainment of a prestigious 5-Star Step Up To Quality rating. This achievement reaffirms Findlay City Schools Preschool’s unwavering dedication to excellence.
Step Up To Quality, Ohio’s five-star quality rating and improvement system for early learning and education programs, sets the standard for excellence in the field. With its comprehensive evaluation criteria spanning learning and development, administrative standards, staff qualifications, and family and community partnerships, achieving a 5-star rating is a testament to Findlay City Schools Preschool’s commitment to excellence in early childhood education.
In compliance with Ohio’s stringent preschool licensing requirements mandated by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Findlay City Schools Preschool not only meets but exceeds state standards for health, safety, and educational quality. This rigorous licensing process ensures that the school provides a nurturing, secure, and enriching environment conducive to the holistic development of every child entrusted to its care.
“Becoming a 5-Star school is a collaborative building and district-wide effort. From custodians, to teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, school psychologists, and administrators, the whole team comes together to make sure we are providing above-quality programming for our students,” said FCS Preschool principal Jackie Nelson.
“We want to be the very best for our Tiny Trojans and their families.”
Findlay City Schools Preschool goes above and beyond to ensure that its programs adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety.
The City of Findlay put up the Hometown Hero banners along Main Street ahead of Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
This batch of banners includes 106 in total and 18 new ones.
The new banners are located on the west side of Main Street from Front Street up to the Hancock County War Memorial at Center Street.
The new banners displayed are of James Bish, Mike Crawford, David Davis, Sr., Richard Earl Ebert, Richard Gerald Ebert, Glenn Farmer, Robert Grant, Bert Meyers, Dale A. Miller, Felipe Pina Jr., Gregory Pope, Michael “Mick” Reed, Eugene Reinhart, Jack Reynolds, Monte Sampson, Roger Thomas, Mark Tiell, John Wallace.
Mayor Christina Muryn says City of Findlay recognizes the great sacrifice that our military members make in serving our country.
She says the Hometown Hero banners honor local members of the military and include active, retired and deceased service members.
The banners will be displayed through the end of July 2024. The following are banners that will be displayed: James Bish, Marlo Brannan, Herman Baughman, Donald Brumley, MD, Robert Brown, Robert Bushong, Charles Clapper, Michael Colquitt, Mike Crawford, Julian Davis, David Davis, Sr., Donald DePuy, James DePuy, Thomas Diller, Cyrus Dillinger Jr., Gerald Droll, Trey Dukat, Richard Earl Ebert, Richard Gerald Ebert, Glenn Farmer, Alfonso Gonzalez, Jr., Robert Grant, Todd Hicks, David Karcher, William Kiser, Derek Kistler, Richard Krout, Charles Leatherman, Rollie Leatherman, Ben Leonard, Fred Leonard, James Logsdon, Richard Long, Barry Lord, Josiah Lord, Ben Lunn, Lester MacGregor, Harold Main, Donald Mathias, John Mathias, Richard Mathias, Merle May, Michael May, Douglas McDaniel, Larry McDaniel, Leo McKee, Paul McKinniss, Richard Mestrez, Bert Meyers, Norman Meyers, Ervin Miles, Dale A. Miller, Donald Misamore, Richard Muzy, Ivan Nesler, Francis Norton, Rex Orians, Wilson Parish, Jeffry Patterson, Caleb Peeples, David Pelphrey, George Phebus, Gary Phillips II, Felipe Pina Jr., James Anthony Poignon, II, Gregory Pope, Jerry Quinlan, Michael “Mick” Reed, Eugene Reinhart, Jack Reynolds, Harry Routson, Monte Sampson, Carl Schneider, George Schneider, Lawrence Schneider, Otto Schneider, Andrew Schultz, Maurice Schutz, Jack Smith Jr., Daniel Snyder, James Speck, Sr., Craig Spieker, Virgil Stechschulte, Cloyce Steegman, Robert Stimmel, Allen Straight, Jerry Street, Jeffrey Sullivan, Terry Sutherland, Roger Thomas, Mark Tiell, Arthur Tighe, Richard Ulrich, Louis Urschalitz, Mary Urschalitz, Norbert Urschalitz, William Urschalitz, Fred Van Voorhis, John Wallace, Drew Whitacre, Alvin Wilkins, Francis Wilkins, Kenneth Wilkins, Leland Wilkins, Myrl Wilkins, Robert Windle.
The City of Findlay displays banners recognizing the United States Military Service Members at various times throughout the year with the most prominent times being May, July, and November. For more information on recognizing an active, retired, or deceased service member, please visit www.findlayohio.com/hero or contact the Mayor’s Office at 419-424-7137.
“It is our desire to continually recognize the military service members who have given so much of themselves to serve our country. This is one small way we can do that and show our communities strong support of those who serve, our country, and our community. I felt this was a great way to utilize a prominent location downtown to recognize individuals in our community that fought to protect our freedoms,” said Mayor Christina Muryn.
The Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay says it is sad to hear that one of the community’s historic buildings has made it onto Ohio’s endangered list for 2024.
“We’re grateful for the efforts to raise awareness about the importance of preservation in our county and state,” the museum said on its Facebook page.
“Let’s work together to protect our heritage!”
The building was originally built as the First Congregational Church and completed in 1867 and is believed to be the oldest still standing religious structure in the county.
The county is currently building a new Hancock County Judicial Center to house Probate and Juvenile Court west of the current building and the concern is that the old Probate/Juvenile Court building will be torn down for parking for the new building.
The fate of the building will be up to the Hancock County Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Tim Bechtol has said he’d like to remove the additions that were added to it over the years and preserve the original historic structure, but what will happen to it has not yet been decided.
He said the new Hancock County Judicial Center, which is located at 209 West Main Cross Street, should be completed by late fall or early winter.
The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary recently awarded 11 $1,000 scholarships to students in Hancock and surrounding counties interested in pursuing a health-related career.
The 2024 BVHS Auxiliary scholarship winners include: Ella Armstrong (Bluffton High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Goshen College; Jacob Barnhart (Findlay High School), pursuing a health sciences degree at The Ohio State University; Brooke Camper (Bluffton High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Cedarville University; Molly Crates (Findlay High School), pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at The Ohio State University; Emma Hoffman (Ottawa-Glandorf High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Bowling Green State University; Paige Maas (Ottawa-Glandorf High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Bowling Green State University; Christian Price (Fostoria High School), pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Findlay; Iris Schorsch (McComb High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Owens Community College; Kaytlynn Schroeder (Leipsic High School), pursuing a nutrition and dietetics degree at Bluffton University; Cora Sterling (Findlay High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Ohio Northern University; and Adelaide Wilt (Findlay High School), pursuing a pre-medicine/biology degree at Miami University.
Monies for the scholarship fund are derived from the annual membership dues contributed by Auxiliary members.
Join us on Thursday, June 13 from 6-8 PM at Miracle Park (behind the Cube) for a night of fun.
This family-friendly event is open to all ages.
The Findlay Fire Department and Police Departments will be present with vehicles to check out, the Keep Active, Keep Healthy bus will have activities available, and more.
Movement Church will be providing free popcorn and hot dogs for the event.
We hope you will join us for a night of community fun!
If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, please contact the Mayor’s Office at mayor@findlayohio.gov or (419) 424-7137.
The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Interstate 75 near Milepost 189 in Perrysburg Township. The crash occurred on May 16, 2024 at approximately 11:38 P.M.
21-year-old Aaron D. Gardner of West Millgrove, Ohio, was operating a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle southbound on Interstate 75 near milepost 189 in the left lane. Mr. Gardner accelerated at a high rate of speed and lost control. He then traveled into the right lane and struck the rear of a 1997 Peterbuilt commercial tractor/trailer outfit operated by 64-year-old Albert G. Woodley of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Mr. Gardner was thrown from the motorcycle and was struck by a 2018 Subaru Impreza operated by 19-year-old Jillian C. Trombley of Perrysburg, Ohio.
Mr. Gardner was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Gardner was wearing a helmet and protective gear at the time of the crash. Alcohol or drug impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Perrysburg Township Police Department, Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS, Wood County Coroner’s Office and Ray’s Service Center and Towing.
(ONN) – A lot of Ohioans will be traveling for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Nearly 1.7 million Ohioans are expected to leave town for the unofficial start of summer.
That’s according to new data from AAA Ohio.
They expect Memorial Day weekend to be the third busiest on record for Ohio.
Most people will be traveling by car.
AAA estimates 1.5 million Ohioans are going to hit the road.
If you are going out of town, AAA says the worst time to travel by car is between noon and six next Thursday, and then between three and seven p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.
Millstream Speedway is excited to announce the dates for its highly anticipated return in 2024.
Millstream Speedway has a rich history, dating back to its opening in 1952. Over the years, it has hosted some of the biggest names in racing and has become a fan-favorite destination for its fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping races.
Under new ownership for the first time in over 20 years, MS Properties and Matt & Beth Cogley have been working hard to get Millstream Speedway ready to welcome dirt racing back to the Findlay/Hancock County area.
“It’s been a real labor of love, and we have been so blessed with the many volunteers who have come out to help us get the facility back in shape!” said Beth Cogley.
After an eight-year hiatus, the speedway will host three special events that are sure to thrill fans and racers alike.
The racing will begin with Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night 8, brought to you by Ohio Logistics on Friday, June 14, 2024. That night will feature the FAST on Dirt winged 410 sprint cars and the USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets. Gates will open at 4 and racing will start at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale at MyRacePass.com.
Next the Great Lakes Sprint Series will invade on Sunday, August 25, 2024 with the Great Lakes Super Sprints (360 cu in winged sprint cars), the Great Lakes Traditional Sprints (the original wingless sprint cars), and the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints (1,000 cc sprint cars).
Garner Trucking proudly sponsors the closing night of the Cogley’s inaugural season on Sunday, October 6, 2024 with the Great Lakes Super Sprints, Stocks vs. Trucks, and Late Models.
Millstream Speedway is located at 7805 Township Road 95, a little northwest of Findlay.
You can follow the progress on their Facebook page or email millstreamspeedway@gmail.com for more information.
UPDATE – The water department said Monday morning that the boil advisory has been lifted.
ORIGINAL STORY –
The City of Findlay Water Department on Thursday afternoon issued a Water Boil Advisory for the 700 and 800 blocks of Adams Street.
The water department says the boil advisory is due to repair work on a water main at 835 Adams Street.
As a precaution, state and local health officials recommend that, until further notice, consumers vigorously boil, for at least one minute, any water used for drinking (including water used to make ice), cooking, or oral hygiene or bottled water should be used.
The department is collecting samples from the affected area to ensure that the water is free from any bacterial contamination.
An additional notice will be given when the water boil advisory is lifted.
Any questions should be directed to the Water Treatment Plant at 419-424-7193 or Water Distribution Department at 419-424-7192.
