Monthly Archives: June 2018

Excessive Heat Warning Goes Into Effect This Morning

Local News, WFIN Top Story

6/29/18 – 5:00 A.M.

A weekend heat wave arrives today. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Putnam, Allen, and Henry counties. The warning is in effect from noon today until Sunday night. The forecast calls for temperatures to top out around the mid-to-high 90s the next three days. The humidity will make it feel more like 105 at times. The National Weather Service says the heat index could even reach 110 Saturday.

Areas outside of the Excessive Heat Warning are also going to see very hot conditions. The forecast in Findlay today calls for high humidity and temperatures in the mid-90s over the next three days.

Health officials urge you to take precautions to stay safe during the heat wave.

Former Findlay City Schools Administrator Sentenced For Groping Michigan Student

Local News

06/28/18 – 6:22 P.M.

Former Findlay City Schools administrator Patrick Hickey was sentenced to one year in jail Wednesday. He was sentenced for groping a 15-year-old girl in Michigan in the late 1980’s.

The 55-year-old admitted that he inappropriately touched the student while he was a teacher at Addison High School in 1987. Hickey will also be on probation for five years and will have to register as a sex offender.

Putnam County Habitat For Humanity Talks About Program And Future Projects

Local News

06/28/18 – 6:14 P.m.

The Putnam County Habitat for humanity is looking forward to continuing its work. Habitat’s Matt Rau said that families have some hoops to jump through to get a home.

Matt Rau

Rau added that the homes from Habitat from Humanity aren’t free. The people receiving these homes will still have a small mortgage to pay.

Rau said that they are in the process of finding a new place for a home in 2019.

Matt Rau

Raus said that they need a lot that isn’t in the floodplain and also isn’t expensive. Rau said that they are looking for a family to support in 2019. If you would like to volunteer or see if you’re eligible for a home you can call the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity at 419-523-9621.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Explains Farm Bill Proposal

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06/28/18 – 2:29 P.M.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown joined us on WFIN to talk about the farm bill. Brown said that the proposed bill will do more to protect water quality.

Sherrod Brown

Brown added that the proposed bill will also protect food programs

Sherrod Brown

Brown explained that the bill will help protect farmers from low farm prices. This affects the amount of money they can make.

Brown said that they hope to pass the Farm Bill by the end of the week.

Rollover Crash Closes State Route 235 Near Bluffton

Local News, WFIN Top Story

6/28/18 – 10:02 A.M.

A semi rollover crash near Bluffton injured one person this morning. The crash happened on State Route 235 between I-75 and State Route 103. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reports the driver went to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Clean up of the crash site continues. The highway remains closed between Count Roads 24 and 33.

We’ll have more details as they become available.

One Arrest Made Following Fostoria Drug Investigation

Local News

6/28/18 – 5:25 A.M.

Police arrested a Fostoria man following a Wednesday drug search. The Review-Times reports 47-year-old Joshua Darnell Williams faces charges of on an outstanding warrant. More charges are pending. A release from the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit says officers found cash, criminal tools, and drug paraphernalia in a home at 327 Columbus Avenue. They say they also found evidence of drug trafficking.

Williams could also face charges of trafficking crack cocaine, permitting drug abuse and possession of criminal tools.

MORE: Review-Times

Liberty-Benton Employees Get New Three-Year Contract

Local News

6/28/18 – 5:14 A.M.

Cooks, custodians, and bus drivers in the Liberty-Benton school district will have a new contract starting next week. The LB school board approved a three-year contract for the group during a Wednesday meeting. The employees will get a 2.75 percent raise in the first year of the deal. They can earn raises of up to 2.75 percent in the second and third years based on performance.

Superintendent Mark Kowlaski says there aren’t any changes to benefits.

The contract is identical to a deal approved last month by educational aides, secretaries, and maintenance staff.

MORE: The Courier

Excessive Heat Watch Issued For The Weekend

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6/28/18 – 5:07 A.M.

It’s probably a good idea to start making plans on how you’ll stay cool this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Henry, Allen and Putnam counties from Friday morning through Saturday evening. The forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-90s on Friday and Saturday. The heat index will rise to nearly 110 degrees at times.

Areas outside the excessive heat watch won’t fare much better. The forecast in Findlay calls for a high of 92 on Friday and 94 on Saturday.

The weather service says the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity increase the chance of heat-related stress and illness.