Monthly Archives: February 2019

Morning Fire Damages Findlay Duplex

2/28/19 – 5:30 A.M.

Fire damaged a duplex in Findlay early this morning. Firefighters responded to 110 Fair Street around 4 a.m. The fire started in the home on the front side of the building. Firefighters at the scene say it’s not clear if anyone was in that side of the home when the blaze started.

A family of four and their pets had to evacuate the home on the backside of the building. One of the people living in that part of the duplex tells us it’s not clear yet if they had any smoke or fire damage. He also said police arrested one person for an outstanding warrant when they arrived.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. So far there’s no damage estimate.

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Tax Refunds Lower Due To Withholding Changes

02/27/19 – 5:21 P.M.

Tax refunds are averaging about 17% less than they have in previous years. H&R Block senior tax advisor Andrew Wagner joined us on WFIN to talk about the issue. He said that tax withholding is to blame.

Wagner said that around 80% of people filing taxes did not update their tax withholdings. He said that this will lower your refund and in some cases could mean you owe money.

He advised that you should speak with a tax professional to try and remedy the issue for next year.

Findlay Crime Prevention Officer Offers Advice On Internet Challenge Videos

02/27/19 – 4:27 P.M.

Shock-fad videos like the momo and tide pod challenges can lead kids into doing something that can hurt themselves or others. Findlay Crime Prevention Officer Brian White explained that a lot of this has to do with peer-pressure…

White added that parents can help their children avoid falling victim to these internet fads by talking to them.

He added that it is also important to be aware of what your kids are doing online. This can help you address peer-pressure.

Findlay’s New Mayor Getting Adjusted To The Position

02/27/19 – 4:21 P.M.

Findlay’s new interim Mayor Christina Muryn was appointed on Monday. Muryn said that she doesn’t have any major changes planned.

Muryn said she will be getting to know the staff and the position.

Muryn will also be campaigning to retain the mayor’s seat. She will face off against Holly Frische and Brian Robertson for the GOP May Primary.

Findlay Woman Injured In Tuesday Morning Crash

2/27/19 – 6:46 A.M.

A two-car crash injured one person Tuesday morning. The Findlay Police Department says the crash happened at the intersection of West Main Cross and South West streets around 11:30 a.m.

55-year-old Deborah Martin of Findlay was driving south on South West Street when she confused the stop light for a four-way stop, and pulled into the intersection after stopping. Martin pulled into the path of a car driven by 58-year-old Melody Drews of Custar.

Hanco EMS took Martin to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Officers cited her for disobeying a traffic control device.

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Several Agencies Collect Fees From Sunny Farms Landfill

2/27/19 – 5:29 A.M.

After years of dealing with the odor from the Sunny Farms Landfill, many residents in Seneca County and Fostoria would like to see the facility shutdown. However, that would have negative consequences too. That’s because the landfill operator pays fees to Loudon Township and the Ottawa Seneca Sandusky Solid Waste District among others.

Loudon Township gets $25,000 from the landfill. Township Trustee Roger Holman says the money helps pay for road maintenance. However, he adds, “That’s not a replacement for the quality of life where you can’t have a cookout in the backyard without worrying about which way the wind’s going to blow.”

The Seneca County Health District meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at the University of Tiffin’s Franks Hall. The landfill’s operating license could be at stake during the meeting.

MORE: Other agencies that get fees from the landfill.

Putnam County Board Of Elections Talks About New Voting Machines

2/27/19 – 5:19 A.M.

The Putnam County Board of Elections is considering new voting machines. WLIO-TV reports the board talked about using state grants to upgrade their equipment. Putnam County Commissioner Vince Schroeder says they haven’t had any issues with accuracy with their current machines but they need to stay up to date. He also told the TV station that in a couple of years they might not be able to get parts for their current machines.

The county commissioners will discuss the request from the Board of Elections at a later date.

MORE: WLIO-TV

ODOT Plans Work On I-75 Near Bluffton This Week

2/27/19 – 5:12 A.M.

ODOT has repair work planned on I-75 in Bluffton this week. The agency says they’ll reduce the southbound side of the interstate near the State Route 103 interchange to one lane for guardrail repairs today.

On Friday, crews will restrict the northbound side of 75 in the same area to one lane for guardrail repair as well. They’ll also close the entrance ramp from State Route 103 to northbound I-75 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Write-In Candidates Seek 3rd Ward Council Seat In Findlay

2/27/19 – 5:05 A.M.

Residents in Findlay’s 3rd Ward will have two write-in candidates to choose between when they vote for a city council representative in May. No one had filed to run in the ward before the February 6th filing deadline. That prompted 65-year-old Melissa Humphress and 57-year-old Beth Warnecke to both fileĀ as write-in candidates before Monday’s write-in deadline.

Incumbent 3rd Ward Councilwoman Dina Ostrander is not running for re-election.

MORE: Write-In Candidates In Fostoria