(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 50^th 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.”

(From the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office)

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office October Stats

Deer vs Car stats are way up so be careful over the next few months as they are out in full force Dusk to Dawn!

-August we had 20 Deer Crashes

-September we had 28 Deer Crashes

-October we had 61 Deer Crashes

Stay alert!

-Sheriff Stevens

(From Liberty-Benton Local Schools)

THANK YOU, Eagle Nation!

Liberty-Benton Local Schools extends our sincere gratitude for your support of the November 4 ballot issue.

Read the full message from Superintendent Bruce Otley for more details on what this means for our district.

(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)

Sheriff Michael Cortez would like to inform the community that the CR-99 overpass is scheduled to close on November 10, 2025, for approximately seven days.

If weather and construction progress remain on schedule, the interchange is expected to reopen by the end of the day on November 17, 2025, operating in the final Diverging Diamond traffic pattern.

During the closure:

All entrance and exit ramps will remain open.

Traffic exiting I-75 will be limited to right turns only.

Entrance ramps may be accessed from either side of the overpass.

No east–west travel will be permitted across the overpass.

No access will be available to exit and then immediately re-enter I-75 at CR-99.

Detour routes will be posted:

CR-99 Westbound: use the SR-613 exit

CR-99 Eastbound: use the US-224 exit

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as this project nears completion.

Findlay’s Fall ArtWalk is happening on Friday, November 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Artists will be located throughout downtown Findlay in local shops, restaurants, and businesses, as well as in downtown art anchors – Findlay Art League, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, and Jones Building Artists Studios. 

ArtWalk takes place four times a year – the first Fridays in February, May, August, and November. 

It’s a free event that is open to the whole family.  

See the ArtWalk Facebook page here and the ArtWalk Instagram page here!