3/29/18 – 5:04 A.M.
Update – 5:58 A.M.
A semi rolled over on an I-75 exit ramp in Findlay early this morning. The State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened around 4 a.m. on the ramp from southbound I-75 to U.S. 68. The ramp reopened just before 6 a.m.
No one was injured in the crash. The EMA responded to the scene to help clean up liquids leaking from the truck.
03/29/18 – 3 A.M.
There was a panel discussion at the Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center in Findlay Wednesday night on the #metoo movement. Moderator Nancy Stephani said that this has been a monumental step forward for women.
The panel consisted of women from various backgrounds ranging from a sexual assault nurse examiner to a retired prosecutor. They said that the movement got its start several years ago but took off in the past few because of the success of other hashtag movements.
They also said that it helps give women and some men the strength to share their stories. They talked about how in years prior, fear made many victims keep their assault a secret. The movement shows that they are not alone and that there is a platform to help them even if their assault happened decades ago.
They also talked about how the movement has set the ground for the future. The panelist agreed that the conversation needs to keep going. This will help educate kids about consent and acceptable behaviors.
The panelist were SANE nurse Michelle Strattion, University of Findlay professor of psychology Andrea Mata, UF professor of social work Robin Walters-Powell, retired prosecutor Elaine Ashley, Fremont City Schools social worker Cassandrea Tucker, and Methodist minister Kelly Sterling.
03/28/18 – 5:37 P.M.
Losing someone before a holiday is rough but Easter is sometimes much harder. Coping After Suicide president Joanne Harpel explained why that is on WFIN…
Harpel explained that while it is difficult to move on, there are things you can do to make it easier. She said the first thing to remember is that those feelings are normal and that you should be easier on yourself. She added that you should focus on how you want the holiday to be.
03/28/18 – 5:21 P.M.
State health officials have expressed concern over Influenza-B cases on the rise. Hancock Public Health’s Shannon Chamberlain said that there haven’t been many cases reported but that it is definitely on the rise.
Chamberlin said that you can protect yourself though.
Chamberlain added that Influenza B can be more severe than the A strain. She also said that vaccines are still available.
3/28/18 – 9:55 A.M.
Litter Landing is closing for Easter. The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District says the recycling center on East Sandusky Street is closing at 6 p.m. Saturday. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 2.
3/28/18 – 5:56 A.M.
A semi-rollover closed the entrance ramp from U.S 68 to southbound I-75 this morning. The State Highway Patrol says no one was injured in the crash. So far there’s no word on when the ramp will reopen.
The Hancock County EMA and State Highway Patrol both responded to the crash.
3/28/18 – 5:30 A.M.
Seneca County is moving forward with the installation of a fiber data network to bolster its 9-1-1 system. The Review-Times reports the county commissioners voted 2-1 to hire the Bascom Telephone Company to install the network. The project will cost around $719,000.
Former AT&T employee Gene Thompson lobbied the commissioners to let AT&T handle the project for around $73,000. Commissioners Holly Stacy and Mike Kerschner said the company already said they couldn’t install the fiber network.
Commissioner Shayne Thomas unsuccessfully lobbied for another week to examine the issue.
MORE: Review-Times
3/28/18 – 5:20 A.M.
A phone scam has targeted several North Baltimore residents. The village’s police department says the caller will tell the intended victim that there are serious charges pending against them. They also say the target faces arrest if they don’t call back.
The police department says this is an attempt to gain personal information from people. They say anyone who gets a call like that should call their office before giving any information over the phone.
MORE: The Courier
3/28/18 – 5:14 A.M.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is upgrading its fleet. The county commissioners approved buying nine vehicles while trading in 11 others during their Tuesday meeting. The total cost is nearly $300,000. That includes installing law enforcement equipment.
Commissioner Mark Gazarek says the county usually approves buying four to six vehicles each year, but they didn’t buy any in 2017.
MORE: The Courier
3/28/18 – 5:09 A.M.
A Swanton man stands accused of committing a rape in Liberty Township. The Hancock County grand jury handed up an indictment against 20-year-old Joseph Hines during their Tuesday proceedings. The incident allegedly happened on September 2.
MORE: The Courier