(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)
Everyone help us welcome our newest (and furriest) member of the family — Safety Pup!
He was officially sworn in today and is ready to help teach kids about safety in our community.
Keep an eye out… he gives great high-fives and even better smiles!
(From the Office of Ohio Secretary of State Robert Sprague)
The Ohio Market Access Program (OMAP) administered by Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has helped the Village of Carey (Wyandot County) enter the market and save an estimated $1,972 in interest costs.
“OMAP is an effective tool that helps local governments reduce expenses and generate savings while funding improvements in their communities,” said Treasurer Sprague. “The Village of Carey has now utilized the program eight times, resulting in over $264,000 in savings.”
Carey’s notes were issued to fund major electric system improvements, including a new substation, transformer, and distribution feeders to serve a new school and industrial park, as well as the replacement of wooden poles with iron or steel poles. This issuance markes the eighth time the Village of Carey has utilized OMAP, and the previous seven deals saved the village an estimated $262,885 in interest expenses.The most recent deal will save the village an estimated $1,972 in interest costs.
OMAP is a credit enhancement program that leverages the state’s excess liquidity and high short-term credit rating to help improve market access and lower borrowing rates for local governments. Since its 2014 launch, OMAP has supported more than 380 deals, ranging from $365,000 to over $100 million. There have been no defaults, and to date, OMAP has generated more than $7.9 million in estimated savings for local governments.
Any government subdivision in good fiscal standing, including cities, villages, school districts, counties, townships, and special districts, issuing short-term debt is eligible to participate. For more information, visit https://omap.ohio.gov/.
The City of Findlay will be holding a public forum on a proposed Farm Animal Ordinance.
The forum will be held on Monday, November 10, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at the Findlay Municipal Building.
The city says the proposed Farm Animal Ordinance would establish clear, consistent, and fair regulations for keeping farm animals within city limits, protect animal welfare and public health, address growing interest in backyard livestock, and provide clear standards to reduce neighborhood conflicts and enforcement ambiguity.
People attending the forum will have a chance to share their input with the city about the proposed ordinance, which you can learn more about by clicking here.
(From the University of Findlay)
Celebrating 20 consecutive years, the University of Findlay’s Helping Hands food drive continues to achieve new levels while fighting food insecurity in Hancock County. On Thursday, Nov. 6, campus and community members gathered to commemorate this year’s achievements, contest winners, and finalize the total food donation numbers.
During this year’s theme of “banding together to fight hunger,” Helping Hands collected an astonishing 458,171 pounds of food—surpassing last year’s record by 192,955 pounds!
“It’s very overwhelming when you see the grand total, and to know it’s actually going to help our neighbors is huge,” said David Harr, University of Findlay’s Dining Director. “Just to see this continue to grow and get support from everybody is just amazing.”
Once again, campus and community groups, along with local schools, joined in the competition for awards and bragging rights:
Findlay High School won the collection gathered from this year’s marching band show, bringing in 1,701 pounds (15.9 pounds per person).
Student Affairs led the UF Campus Challenge with 1,528 pounds per person, totaling 65,699 pounds! McComb Middle School won the Golden Can Award for the fourth consecutive year, with 37.27 pounds per person.
In the Can-struction contest held on campus, Student Occupational Therapy Association won People’s Choice, Technology and Gaming took Most Creative, and Alpha Psi Omega brought in the most weight with 1,601 pounds.
All 78 pallets of food were picked up by Garner Trucking Inc. and delivered to CHOPIN Hall to serve those in need. This year’s drive brought the University of Findlay’s total donations since 2006 to over 2.3 million pounds.
Ron Rooker, director of CHOPIN Hall, expressed his gratitude, having seen firsthand an increase of people needing food in the community.
“Amazing – 458 thousand pounds – I can’t believe that number. The impact that will have on CHOPIN Hall and the community is tremendous, especially now,” Rooker said. “We have friends, neighbors, and individuals out there that are in need. With partners such as the University of Findlay, it gives us the ability to help these folks.”
To learn more about this year’s Helping Hands, visit https://www.findlay.edu/offices/student-affairs/dining/helping-hands.
(From the Hancock METRICH Enforcement Unit)
On 10/17/25 the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force received multiple complaints of large amounts of vehicle traffic for short periods of time coming and going from 108 Shinkle St., Findlay, OH, 45840. This information was relayed to the Findlay Police Department Patrol Division.
On 10/19/25 a Findlay Police Department Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the residence of 108 Shinkle St. This traffic stop yielded approximately 8 grams of suspected cocaine, a digital scale, and a loaded Glock 19 handgun. Chance Musgrave (20 years old) was found to be a resident of 108 Shinkle St. Chance was arrested and incarcerated for Possession of Drugs ORC 2925.11 (F4), Carry Concealed Weapons ORC 2923.12 (F4), and Trafficking in Drugs ORC 2925.03 (F4).
While conducting surveillance on this residence, METRICH Detectives and Findlay Police Department Patrol Officers observed heavy amounts of vehicle and foot traffic which were coming and going from the residence. A lot of the individuals were identified coming and going from this residence were found to have recent firearm or drug related involvements with local law enforcement.
The Findlay Police Department had numerous calls for service at this residence in regards to drug related events and possible assaults.
On 11/04/25 a Findlay Police Department Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the residence of 108 Shinkle St. This traffic stop yielded a loaded Kel-Tec P3AT .380. Chance Musgrave (20 years old) was arrested and incarcerated for Having Weapons While Under Disability ORC 2923.13 (F3).
On 11/04/25 a Findlay Police Department Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the residence of 108 Shinkle St. The driver on this traffic stop was found to have an active Findlay Municipal Court warrant and K9 Axel was utilized. A search of the vehicle yielded A VTS 12 gauge shotgun, a Springfield Savage 30.06 rifle, numerous magazines and ammunition for firearms that were not present, high capacity magazines for weapons, multiple digital scales, and items containing trace amounts of white powder/suspected narcotics.
On 11/04/25 the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT), executed a search warrant at 108 Shinkle St., Findlay, OH, 45840.
The search of the residence yielded a Hi Point handgun, digital scale, and suspected cocaine.
Suspect(s) in this case are listed below:
Chance Musgrave
108 Shinkle St.
Findlay, Ohio
(Currently incarcerated)
Additional charges of drug possession of drugs and possible weapons violations are expected at the conclusion of this investigation.
The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, OH and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.
METRICH Crime Tip Hotline: 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip.”
(ONN) – From soaring with bald eagles to lighting up the night sky with fireflies, the new film Ohio: Wild at Heart offers an exclusive adventure through Ohio’s great outdoors.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources invites audiences to experience the new movie, which was created for IMAX and giant screen theaters.
ODNR Director Mary Mertz on what she hopes audiences take away from the movie.
“I hope it sparks their curiosity,” Mertz said.
“I hope they will want to learn more about the outdoors and all the things they can enjoy and how they can help preserve it.”
Watch the trailer below.
(WTOL-11) – The State of Ohio has sided with the operator of a landfill in Fostoria, and Seneca County health officials call the decision irresponsible and vow to fight it
A state panel of judges sided with Win Waste amid their ongoing dispute over certain landfill rules and conditions for licensing.
The health district added upwards of two dozen conditions to Win Waste landfills licenses in 2023 and 2024.
But the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission ruled that several conditions are unlawful or unreasonable.
(ONN) – The FBI reports that Cedar Point was the target of a potential terrorist attack.
On September 19th, 19-year-old Ayob Nasser and an accomplice traveled from Dearborn, Michigan to Cedar Point.
The FBI says the men scoped out the park for two days.
Nasser, his brother Mohammed Ali, and Majed Mahmoud, seen in FBI photos buying and testing out weapons now face federal terrorism charges accused of conspiring to support ISIS.
They were scouting the amusement park as a possible attack location, the FBI said.
(From the City Mission of Findlay)
As the colder months approach, we want to take a moment to shine a light on Sue Thompson. For the past five months, Sue has been working tirelessly- crocheting hats and scarves by hand- to help the mission prepare for the winter season.
Each stitch represents her care and compassion for others. Sue’s dedication reminds us that small acts of kindness, done with great love, can make a big difference.
When the temperatures drop and the need for warmth grows, her handmade creations will help bring comfort to those facing the cold.
Thank you, Sue, for your incredible generosity, time, and heart.
(From the University of Findlay)
The University of Findlay is proud to host a Veterans Day celebration at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, and area residents and the UF community are invited to attend.
The ceremony will take place at the Veterans Honor Wall in the Center for Student Life and College of Business, 233 Davis Street.
“Please join us as we honor the service, bravery, and commitment of our University of Findlay veterans,” said Samuel Yates, ’16, president of the Alumni Board of Governors, which is coordinating the event.
The keynote speaker will be retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel William J. Layer, who graduated from Findlay College in 1968 with a history degree. He served 26 years in the U.S. Army, National Guard, and Army Reserves. His career began as an enlisted man where he was awarded a Purple Heart for Military Merit and Wounds Received in Combat, four Overseas Bars for each six months in a combat zone, two Army Commendation Medals, and National Defense Service Medals for service in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He held several positions as a member of the District of Columbia National Guard, was a Dislocation Civilian Officer and Project Manager for Iraq/Central Asia Refugees/Intel, Director of Command/Public Affairs for Iraqi Freedom, and coordinated high level meetings between the U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Reconstruction and the Commanding General.
The UF band will play a salute to the U.S. armed forces followed by Boy Scout Troop 319 of Findlay presenting the colors. The National Anthem and “God Bless America” will be sung by UF sophomore Eva Hancock. UF senior Kaylie McCann will give the invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The program also will include a reading of the new names being added this year to the Veterans Honor Wall.
For those who cannot attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed online.
The Veterans Honor Wall was a gift to the University on behalf of the Class of 1966’s 50th anniversary.
“The wall is a living tribute that serves as a constant reminder on our campus of the many sacrifices that our service men and women have made to give us the freedoms we enjoy today,” Yates explained. “We are honored to call these veterans Oilers.”
