(From the Findlay Police Department and NAMI)

This fall NAMI Hancock County will be hosting a Suicide Prevention Vigil at their office on September 14th. As part of this event, NAMI of Hancock County also recognizes a Hancock County CIT trained officer who has shown exemplary service in de-escalating a crisis situation with their CIT Officer of the Year Award.

For those not familiar, Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT) is a community partnership that trains officers in de-escalation techniques when responding to mental health crises. “CIT is a program that provides the foundation to necessary to promote community and statewide solutions to assist individuals with a mental illness and/or addictions.” (citinternational.org)

If you would like to nominate an officer from Findlay/Hancock County, you can do so at the link below.

Also, you can find more information on the Suicide Prevention Vigil at NAMI of Hancock County’s website here: https://www.namihancockcounty.org/

(From the Findlay Rotary Club)

At the Club’s Wednesday, July 17 meeting, The Findlay Rotary Club presented the Cliff Dochterman Award to Findlay Rotarians Matt Black and Tom Parke.

The Cliff Dochterman Award recognizes Rotarians who act as role models and render distinguished and dedicated service to the Boy Scouts of America through active service, leadership or other exemplary contributions to BSA.

In keeping with the objectives and principles of both Rotary and Scouting to encourage character development, leadership, citizenship and personal growth for youth, this award is presented to an active Rotarian who has displayed distinguished service and outstanding dedication to the program of Scouting.

Matt Black has been actively involved in the Black Swamp Area Boy Scouts since 2017. He is currently serving as the Council President, and has served in several capacities, including Executive Board Member At-Large, Key 3 Delegate and Arrowhead District FOS Chair, and Council Campaign Chair.

Black has been a Rotarian since 2016, serving as President 2021-2022.

Nominated by Rotarian Char Simons, “Matt truly exemplifies the type of person this award was meant to recognize.”

Black serves as Vice President, Contract Management & Administration, at Cornerstone Consulting Organization.

He and his wife, Renee, reside in Findlay.

Tom Parke is an excellent example of how a parent can take an active role in guiding a youngster to experience Scouting.

In Tom’s case, it was his three sons who were involved in Scouting and he helped each to achieve Eagle.

Parke has offered his talent and treasure to support the BSA. Nominated by Rotarian Puck Rowe, “Tom is the perfect example of what a Rotarian should strive to be.”

Parke had a very successful career with the Findlay Fire Department.

Recently, as a Findlay Rotarian, he led efforts to collect and ship much needed supplies to Ukraine.

Parke has been a member of Rotary since 2017. He and his wife, Jodi, reside in Mt. Blanchard.

Cliff Dochterman earned the Eagle Scout award in 1939 in the Central Ohio Council just before he reached his 14th birthday. His professional career in higher education administration included 20 years at the University of California in Berkeley and 20 years at the University of the Pacific. He served as the President of Rotary International from 1992-93. He has been awarded three of the highest honors of the Boy Scouts of America, the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope and Distinguished Eagle awards. Dochterman was presented the Silver Wheel award of the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians in 2003. The Findlay Rotary Club was founded in 1920 and is a member of Rotary International, an association of Rotary clubs around the world, which today numbers almost 32,000 clubs in over 200 countries. The Rotary Club of Findlay was founded by the city’s leaders in 1920, and continues with the leaders of today. The club also sponsors the Rotaract Club at The University of Findlay.

(From the American Red Cross)

Todd James, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of North Central Ohio is joining the ongoing Red Cross flood relief operation in northwest Iowa. James will be serving as the Assistant Director of External Relations, helping coordinate efforts with local, state and federal partners in assisting families affected by flooding with their ongoing recovery needs.

The Red Cross is working with officials and partners in Iowa to provide comfort and support to people impacted by flooding following torrential rains several weeks ago. The flooding has caused tremendous losses, and the Red Cross will be with those affected in the weeks and months to come, helping them recover. More than 320 Red Cross responders have;

• Provided nearly 4,000 overnight shelter stays with partners
• Served more than 57,000 meals and snacks with partners
• Provided nearly 26,000 relief supplies to over 1,500 households
• Reached an estimated 4,600 individuals with relief and recovery services,

including financial assistance

In addition to James, two volunteers from the Northern Ohio Region are also deployed to the disaster relief operation in Iowa, and 10 volunteers are in Texas, responding to the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Beryl.

How You Can Help

You can help people affected by disasters like floods, fires and countless other crises by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

(From RCM Architects)

RCM Architects, Inc. is excited to share these renderings of Findlay’s new YMCA Early Learning Center. 

To be located at the southwest corner of Hardin Street and Grand Avenue, this facility will replace the YMCA’s existing Early Learning Center, at the corner of Lincoln and East Streets.

The latest planning and designs for the Early Learning Center will expand classroom and multi-purpose square footage while increasing efficiencies and internal logistics.

This will allow the YMCA to accept more children into their programming while offering additional internships and training opportunity for Childcare providers.

This raises the available offerings of childcare options through Findlay and Hancock County, which is desperately needed.

We are honored to be positively impacting our Findlay community!

Last year, the Findlay Family YMCA announced that it will be building a new Y with one of the key improvements being the addition of an Early Learning Center.

(From the University of Findlay)

The University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees welcomes two new members this summer: Marathon senior executive Brian Partee M ’05 and Winebrenner Theological Seminary leader Andrew Draper, Ph.D. (pictured below)

“These new trustees bring a wealth of experience with their corporate and ministerial backgrounds,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “We appreciate their support and wise counsel as we chart the course for a strong future for the University.”

Partee is the chief global optimization officer for Marathon Petroleum Corp., and senior vice president of MPLX GP LLC.

The UF alum began in 1995 as an accountant for Marathon Pipe Line. He progressed through positions of increasing responsibility, including vice president of business development and franchise at Speedway. He served as MPC’s manager of crude oil logistics and analysis and was director of business development. He went on to serve as vice president of business development, senior vice president of marketing, and senior vice president of global clean products before assuming his current position earlier this year.

Partee holds a master’s degree in business administration from UF and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bowling Green State University.

“I have always been passionate about continual learning and love the rich environment the University of Findlay provides to students while they gain experiences and education that will help them advance personally and professionally,” Partee said. “After nearly three decades – and counting – in the corporate world, I look forward to combining my passion for learning and experiences on the job to guide future generations of leaders while helping the University achieve its strategic mission.”

Rev. Draper became the new executive director of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, on the UF campus, as of March 1. A Findlay native, he is an ordained pastor with the Churches of God, General Conference. He also is the senior and founding pastor of Urban Light Community Church in Muncie, Indiana, a position he has held since 2005.

For 14 years, he served as a board member and was a past president of Urban Light Christian Development Corporation in Muncie, Indiana. His teaching experience includes six years as dean of the Sacred Roots Thriving in Ministry project at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Rev. Draper earned a Ph.D. in theological ethics from University of Aberdeen in Scotland, a master’s of divinity from Winebrenner, and a bachelor of arts in communication studies from Taylor University.

“Because of our unique heritage and bright future, the University of Findlay is well positioned to continue to be a premier institution of private liberal arts higher education,” Draper said. “As a pastor, scholar, and educator aligned with the University’s sponsoring tradition, I am thankful to assist our historically-grounded and forward-thinking administrators and faculty by serving as a member of the Board of Trustees.”

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

ATTENTION TIFFIN COMMUNITY

Subject: Large-Scale Emergency Services Training Exercise

On Wednesday, July 17th, the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) will be conducting a significant combined training exercise. This exercise will include personnel from the Tiffin Police Department, Fostoria Police Department, Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division, Fostoria Fire Department, Findlay Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

The training will begin in the morning at the former Kears Speed Shop building located at 6 E. Market St. Here, participating agencies will review and examine equipment, vehicles, and other assets to familiarize themselves with the available resources in the event of a combined operation.

In the afternoon, the training will move to the vacant building at 234 S. Monroe St., next to the School Administration building, to conduct practice scenarios.

Throughout the day, you will notice a large presence of SWAT operators and equipment at both locations. Please be assured that this is strictly a training exercise, and there is no cause for alarm.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to enhance our readiness and coordination for the safety of our community.

Thank you,

Chief Pauly

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash.

The crash occurred July 16 at 4 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near Interstate 280 in Lake Township, Wood County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Kenny L. Robinson, 58, Mt Sterling, Ky., was traveling westbound on the Ohio Turnpike when the motorcycle tire blew out and Robinson lost control.

Robinson succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

The motorcycle passenger, Barbara J. Rowland 58, Winchester, Ky., sustained serious injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Clay Township Fire Department, Lake Township Police Department, Mercy Health Life Flight, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and Madison Motor Service. The incident remains under investigation.

(From the Findlay Police Department)

If you are wondering who is the one going around Findlay during the day knocking on doors, it is a university student from Estonia, Ranel Rannik.

He is doing a summer exchange program selling educational books and apps for families from young toddler all the way to college prep.

This is Ranel’s first week in Findlay, so if you see him please say hello to him.

Ranel has acquired his vendor’s permit approved by the City of Findlay.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash.

The crash occurred July 15 at 6 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near state Route 66 in Franklin Township, Fulton County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Daniel P. Kirst, 65, Akron, N.Y., was traveling westbound on the Ohio Turnpike.

The Harley Davidson changed lanes and lost control, causing the motorcycle to overturn.

Kirst succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

Kirst was not wearing a helmet.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Archbold Fire Department, Fayette Police Department, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and Hutch’s Towing & Recovery.

(From the City of Findlay)

STREET RESURFACING: The Street Department will be milling and paving the below streets the week of 7/15 and 7/22.

-Bluebonnet Drive

-Bittersweet Drive

-Williams St. (6th St. to dead end)

-Imperial Lane (Bristol Dr. to Saratoga Dr.)

-Downtown alley between E. Crawford St. and E. Sandusky St. (Between Findlay Brewing Co. and St. Paul’s Church)

Please contact the Public Works Department with any questions (419) 424-7181.