(From the City of Findlay)

Mayor Christina Muryn invites all community members to attend the upcoming State of the City address to be held on Wednesday, February 12 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts at 5:30 p.m.

Chris Oaks of “Good Mornings” on WFIN will interview Mayor Muryn in a fireside chat which will conclude with questions from the community. Please submit questions in advance via the submission form here or in the Facebook post below. 

During the conversation, Mayor Muryn will outline key projects and initiatives on the horizon for the coming year, focusing on economic growth, community priorities, and updates of ongoing projects.

“Every year, the State of the City provides a valuable opportunity to connect with residents and share the exciting progress we’ve made, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead,” says Mayor Muryn. “I look forward to discussing the direction we are headed as a community and what we are doing to ensure Findlay’s continued success.”

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Show your heart and stop by the upcoming blood drive Blanchard Valley Health System is hosting on Wednesday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It will take place at Blanchard Valley Hospital in the Marathon, Aller, Beckett, and Davis conference rooms.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please visit https://bvhs.info/BVHSBloodDriveFeb2025.

(From the Fostoria Police Division)

Attention… The Fostoria Police Department and other offices in the Fostoria Municipal Building are again receiving a large number of complaints of missed phone calls coming from the police department and other city offices.

These calls are cloned numbers, and are not from the City of Fostoria.

If for any reason, a city office needs to contact you, a voice message will be left on your voicemail.

Thanks!

(From the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation)

The Foundation was pleased to participate in the annual Bill Frack Challenge Game at Bowling Green State University.

Bill was a lifelong fan of BGSU Men’s Hoops and established a fund at the Foundation that will benefit the program forever! 

Bill left his legacy as the largest estate gift in the Foundation’s history.

But more importantly, he was an ardent supporter of those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence, and enthusiastic fan of BGSU basketball.

https://www.community-foundation.com/…/william-d-frack…

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary scholarship application period is open, and applications are available online to students in the Hancock County area planning to pursue a health-related career or field of study. 

The purpose of the Auxiliary Scholarship is to financially assist local high school seniors in pursuing a health-related career. Heather Schalk, volunteer services manager, said that profession could range from dental hygienist to nurse to physician.

This year, 10 students will be awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship. The scholarships are funded through the annual Auxiliary membership dues.

“Our Auxiliary members work hard to raise funds to help BVHS through sales at the Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital gift shops and the Nearly New secondhand shop,” Schalk said. “The money generated through those efforts goes back to fulfilling the organization’s mission. Auxiliary members wanted to do something separate for the community, so they created this scholarship funded through their dues.”

“Members of the committee reviewing these applications have a background in education and find it rewarding to help young members of our community who are exploring healthcare careers,” Schalk said. “We receive so many great applications each year. It’s especially meaningful to read the personal statements, which demonstrate how much passion local young people have for helping others by pursuing health-related careers.”

In addition to making a difference in each scholarship recipient’s life, Schalk said the scholarship also helps sustain the field of healthcare in the region.

“Some past recipients have come back to BVHS to start their careers after graduation,” Schalk said. “We know that Northwest Ohio will need these dedicated healthcare professionals in the future. So, providing scholarships to these individuals also serves as an investment in our community’s workforce.”

To be eligible, an applicant must be a senior in high school attending a school located in Hancock County and/or a health profession student at Millstream Career Center. All necessary portions of the application must be completed online no later than April 15, 2025.

For additional information or to view the application, please visit bvhealthsystem.org/auxiliary-scholarship

The Auxiliary is always open to new members interested in volunteering. Please visit bvhealthsystem.org/volunteers for more information.

A neat sight at the Findlay Mall as a WWII replica airplane that had been on display there was moved out of the mall, being pushed past stores like Bath & Body Works as you can see in the picture below. 

According to the Hancock Historical Museum, the half-scale model Corsair was built by Edwin W. Kuhn of Hancock County.

Ed was a pilot in both World War II and the Korean War where he flew many different military aircraft, but the Corsair was his favorite.

In 1986, he decided to build a model and completed the 14 year project at the Fostoria Airport in 2000.

After official approval, Kuhn took his inaugural flight in September of 2000.

Ed got about 25 hours flight time in several flights, but the plane proved to be a little difficult to handle, especially on landings.

His last flight resulted in him flipping the plane over on its back.

The plane was damaged, but fortunately, Ed was not.

It took three years to repair the plane.

Kuhn donated the plane to the Hancock Historical Museum in 2005.

It was displayed in the transportation wing of the barn until 2016, when the barn was remodeled to be more of an agricultural exhibit.

The plane was then moved to the Findlay Mall to be on display with the 1940s Buffalo Fire Truck.

The plane was recently moved to the Findlay Airport where it will be on display.

The 1940s Buffalo Fire Truck will be taken back by the Findlay Fire Department but they are as yet unsure what they’ll do with it.   

The plane and fire truck had to be removed from the mall as the mall site will be undergoing major changes as the center portion of the mall will be demolished for a big box retailer.

(From the Findlay Police Department)

Congratulations to Officer Lehman and Parking Enforcement Officer Miller on being named the 2024 Officer of the Year and Civilian Employee of the Year.

(From Garner Trucking)

We’re excited to share that we have been named a 2025 Best Fleets to Drive For for the 9th Consecutive Year!

This also marks our 3rd year in the Best Fleets Hall of Fame!

Being a part of the Best Fleets Program is an incredible honor, but it’s not just about the award—it’s about celebrating the people who make it possible.

Our drivers, staff & technicians are the foundation of everything we do. Their commitment to excellence, dedication to safety, and support for one another are the reasons we continue to reach new heights year after year.

At Garner, innovation and teamwork are at the heart of our operation. Our drivers and staff are constantly discovering new ways to strengthen the organization, bring valuable benefits, and approach change with an open mindset.

This approach fuels our growth and success, ensuring we continue to move forward—together.

Congratulations, Team Garner!

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

Facebook Friends,

We are asking for assistance in identifying the individual shown in this photograph.

They are involved in a theft investigation from a Walmart.

If you recognize this individual, please reach out to Ofc. Timm at 419-447-2323 or via email at rltimm@tiffinohio.gov.

Thank you for helping us keep our community honest and safe!

(ONN) – As soon as this year’s Super Bowl match-up was set, workers at the Wilson Sporting Goods football factory in Ada jumped into action.

The Ohio factory makes the game balls used by every NFL team. But this time of year it’s all about the Super Bowl.

As the Eagles and Chiefs prepare for kickoff on February 9 the factory is making more than 200 footballs.

The plant manager says this is always an exciting time for their workers.

Normally it takes three days to make a football but the first batch of footballs need to be sent to the teams by Monday so they have time to break them in.

Super Bowl LIX (59) will be played in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.