(From the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce)

Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Agri-Business scholarship program through the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce.  Scholarships will be awarded to area students pursuing college studies in agriculture, home economics, natural resources, or other related fields. 

 The Chamber Agri-Business Committee is dedicated to ensuring the heritage of agriculture in Hancock County by promoting educational opportunities and outlining the vital role of agri-business by introducing and exploring value-added agricultural opportunities.

Applicants can either be high school seniors pursuing further studies or current college students enrolled in an agriculturally related field. Applicants must live or go to school in Hancock County. Applications are available here.

Completed applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.

For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 419-422-3313, email djenkins@FindlayHancockChamber.com, or visit findlayhancockchamber.com/agribusiness.

Findlay City Schools is letting people know of time changes for some games on Saturday.

The Varsity Boys basketball game against Ottawa-Glandorf at Findlay High School has been moved up an hour and will begin at 5 p.m. The broadcast on WFIN begins at 4:30.

The JV game begins at 3:30 and the freshman game at 2.

Girls basketball is also in action against Norwalk, with JV at 11 a.m. and Varsity at 12:30 p.m.

Get more details in the post below from Findlay Trojan Sports.

(From the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association)

A man stabbed in the neck was saved by the quick actions of OPBA members Officers Moira White and Sgt. Timmothy Ink this past November.

First on the scene to a 911 call on Watson Ave in Fostoria, Ohio, Officers White and Ink found the victim lying on the ground bleeding severely from the neck.

They immediately began first aid by putting pressure on the wound, then utilized a “quick clotting” bandage and maintained direct pressure until paramedics arrived. The victim was flown by air ambulance to Toledo Hospital where he recovered from his injury.

On behalf of the OPBA and Captain Patrick Brooks of the Fostoria Police Division, we commend these officers for their life-saving actions!

(From 50 North)

Due to its popularity and positive impact, 50 North is excited to bring back this beneficial workshop.

The Grief Recovery Program is an eight-week program that creates a safe environment to look at old beliefs about dealing with loss; to look at what losses have affected your life; and to take action that leads to completion of pain attached to one of those losses.

If you would like to register or would like more information, please contact Amy at 567-429-9263.

*For 50 North Members.

(From the Putnam County Office of Public Safety)

With the temperatures falling into single digits for the next several days, with wind gust up to 20-25 mph. The following locations will be utilized as a warming station if need to be. These locations will be available for Jan 23 through Jan 26, 2026.

Leipsic Community Center

120 East Main St

Leipsic, OH

419-943-7400

Ottoville Parish Center

150 Park St.

Ottoville, Oh

419-453-3513

Village of Dupont Hail

105 S. Liberty St

Dupont, OH

419-969-0726

Continental American Legion .

109 South 5h St

Continental, Ohio

419-596-3560

These warming stations will be open during normal business hours. Please call the contact phone number to verify they are open and if you have questions.

Libraries are also a good place to go and warm up.

More warming station may be available if needed in other locations.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

A new study reveals that Ohio drivers are staying more focused behind the wheel compared to the national average. The statewide analysis shows Ohio drivers tap on their phones about 7% less than the typical U.S. driver.

Drivers in Morrow, Madison, and Fayette counties tapped on their phones the least, while drivers in Highland, Seneca, and Butler counties tapped their phones the most.

Since the Phones Down law took effect in 2023, distracted driving has steadily declined across the state. The result? Safer roads and fewer distractions for everyone.

Full release: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/…/new-study-finds…

(From the United Way of Hancock County)

Did you earn $69,000 or less in 2025?

Do you live, work or attend school in Hancock County?

You may qualify for our free tax service!

The phone lines are OPEN.

Call 567-245-5599 to schedule your free tax preparation appointment today!

(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)

On Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 07:55 AM, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle injury crash on SR 235 south of TR 27 in Orange Township.

It was learned that Gabriel Gratz, 30 yoa, of Ada, Ohio was traveling north on SR 235 in a 1998 Honda Civic. Gabriel entered the southbound lane of SR 235 and struck a southbound vehicle head-on. The southbound vehicle was being operated by Nicole Neely, 32 yoa of Waterville, Ohio.

Gabriel was pronounced dead at the scene by Ada-Liberty EMS.

Nicole was transported by Ada-Liberty EMS to St. Rita’s Medical Center with serious injuries.

Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department, Ada-Liberty Township EMS, Hanco EMS, Bluffton

EMS, Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District, Ada Police Department, Hancock County EMA,

Ed’s Towing and R&A Towing assisted at the scene.

(From the Findlay Fire Department)

Thanks to City of Findlay- Mayor’s Office and our city council for making this purchase a priority.

This truck was ordered almost 24 months ago and we can’t wait to get it in service.

You’ll see it protecting the city starting in March!

Take a look at the new fire truck in the video below.

(From the City Mission of Findlay)

Due to impending severe weather, City Mission is ready with a plan to keep our neighbors safe.

-Thursday and Friday, January 22nd and 23rd, 2026

City Mission’s Low Barrier Shelter will be extending its normal hours: 3p.m. to 9a.m.

-Starting Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

City Mission’s Low Barrier Shelter will be open to our unhoused neighbors until further notice.

-Our walk-up food window will remain open during normal serving hours.

To put this cold in perspective:

• January 24 marks the 48th year anniversary of The Great Blizzard of ’78
• The last time Findlay saw wind chill temperatures near -20° was January 19, 1994. 32 years ago!

Extreme cold can be life-threatening. Please help us spread the word and check on anyone who may need warmth and shelter.

No one should face this weather alone.