(From the City of Findlay)

CONSTRUCTION 12/1-12/5:

-S. Main St. will be reduced to one lane in the Southbound direction from Wallace St. to Highland Dr. for a sanitary sewer project.

-Morrical Blvd. will be closed to through traffic from Bliss Ave. to Lima Ave. for waterline project.

-Tappan St. will be closed to through traffic from Logan Ave. to Lagrange St. for sanitary installation.

-All roads in Springlake subdivision will be open; however, the contractor will be in the area cleaning up. Use caution when driving through this area.

Please contact the Engineering Department with questions (419) 424-7121.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

HANCOCK COUNTY: I-75/CR 99 Update

Dec. 2–5, short traffic delays will take place outside peak hours for overhead sign installation.

We’re also working to improve the new traffic pattern by adjusting supplemental lights for I-75 slip ramp traffic (no stop required), and addressing the CR 99/Speedway Dr. signal—video detection will be added.

Thanks for your patience as we fine-tune the system!

(From the Seneca County Land Bank)

The Seneca County Land Bank is reminding income-qualified residents that applications are still open for the Welcome Home Ohio Program through December 12, 2025. Five brand-new homes on Walnut Street in Fostoria are available for purchase at 1310, 1314, 1318, 1322, and 1326 Walnut Street.

These 1,304 to 1,380 square foot homes each feature 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and are fully furnished with brand-new appliances.

Pre-Qualification Is the First Step

To be considered, all applicants must complete the pre-qualification process, which includes:

• A bank or mortgage pre-approval letter
• Proof that household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)
• All forms included in the Welcome Home Ohio application packet

Applicants may seek mortgage pre-approval from any bank or lending institution. However, several local project partner banks—Sutton Bank, Old Fort Bank, Croghan Colonial Bank, and WesBanco—offer additional support that may help eligible buyers. These partners provide options such as zero- or low-down-payment programs, low-interest loans, and down-payment assistance.

Only pre-qualified buyers will be invited to participate in the offer process. These pre-qualified buyers will determine the final purchase price of each home through their offers.

Who Should Apply

Residents who meet the income guidelines and want to purchase a safe, modern, affordable home are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will also be reviewed for possible support through the CHIP Program, offered in partnership with Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP).

How to Get an Application

Applications can be obtained:

• Online at https://fostoriaedc.org/newhomes/
• At the Fostoria Learning Center, 342 Perry St., Fostoria
• By email at projects@fostoriaedc.org

How to Submit

Completed application packets must be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to:

Seneca County Land Bank c/o Fostoria Economic Development 342 Perry St. Fostoria, OH 44830

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2025.

About the Program

The Welcome Home Ohio Program is supported by a $2.75 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development to help create new homeownership opportunities in both Fostoria and Tiffin.

More Information

For questions or help, call 419-435-7789 or email projects@fostoriaedc.org. Application packets: https://fostoriaedc.org/newhomes/

Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

The Winter Weather Advisory goes from 9 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Forecasters say total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible.

The heaviest snow is expected between 1 and 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Drivers should plan on slick driving conditions which will impact the Tuesday morning commute.

Get the forecast and road alerts by clicking here, and school closings by clicking here.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

HANCOCK COUNTY: The I-75 bridge work that was rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2, has been delayed again, possibly to be done on Wednesday.  

Bridge deck repairs are expected to close the following locations for approximately one day:

-The I-75 northbound entrance ramp from SR 103; Detour: SR 103 to SR 235, back to I-75

-The right southbound I-75 lane over CR 33

A big crowd gathered in Dorney Plaza in front of the Findlay Municipal Building on Friday night to watch the City of Findlay Christmas Tree light up.

The youngsters were excited to see Santa Claus arrive on a Findlay fire truck, and then the Jolly One led the countdown to the Christmas Tree coming aglow.

Findlay First Edition and Voices 5 performed traditional Christmas carols before and after the lighting. (video below)

Following the tree lighting, Santa Claus guided children and their families to the Findlay Kiwanis Santa’s House at St. Andrews United Methodist Church for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Guests enjoyed cookies, hot chocolate, and horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown Findlay.

See video of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony below.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The 12th annual “Lights for Lives” was a successful operation once again, showing what can be accomplished by law enforcement working cooperatively in a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional effort. In the spirit of collaboration, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Findlay District in conjunction with law enforcement agencies in Northwest Ohio from the following counties: Williams, Fulton, Lucas, Defiance, Henry, Wood, Putnam, Paulding, Hancock, Van Wert, Allen, and Hardin Counties participated.

“Lights for Lives” is a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional, cooperative enforcement campaign focused on officers activating their overhead LIGHTS and stopping as many vehicles that have committed traffic violations to save as many LIVES as possible. It began on November 24th at 6:00 a.m. and ran through November 26th at 6:00 a.m., kicking off the holiday driving season.

During the 48-hour operation officers reported stopping nearly 692 vehicles and issued 230 citations. There were 18 Safety Belt citations issued, 13 Distracted Driving citations issued, while 7 impaired drivers were removed from Ohio’s roadways.

On behalf of all law enforcement who participated in “Lights for Lives”, we would like to remind motorists this holiday season to always buckle up, as it is the one thing most likely to save their life, and slow down or move over for stopped traffic! Additionally, they must remember to plan ahead and never operate a vehicle when impaired by drugs and/or alcohol!

(From Hancock County ADAMHS)

Beginning Monday, December 8, the Hancock County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) office (438 Carnahan Ave.) will be undergoing necessary renovations. During this time, the office will be relocated to the former Probate/Juvenile Court Building, located at 308 Dorney Plaza. The office will be open at this location, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The ADAMHS Board anticipates the office will be at this temporary location until July 2026.

During this time, Board Committee meetings will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church (128 W. Hardin St.), and Full Board meetings will be held at the Blanchard Valley Center Training Center (1700 E. Sandusky St.). Dates and times for each of these meetings may be found at yourpathtohealth.org.

Additional questions may be answered by calling 419-424-1985 or emailing adamhs@yourpathtohealth.org

UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has expired.

Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

The Winter Weather Advisory goes from 10 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday.

Forecasters say total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible, along with 35 mile per hour wind gusts.

Drivers should plan on difficult driving conditions Saturday night as roads become snow-covered and slick.

Putnam County will be under a Winter Storm Warning from 7 a.m. Saturday until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Get the forecast and road alerts by clicking here, and school closings by clicking here.

(From the Findlay Airport)

Guess who is coming to the Findlay Airport on December 20th from 9 am until noon?

If you guessed Santa and his elves, you are correct!!!

There will be plenty of signage directing you towards the big man himself.

Bring your wish list and your best smile to share with Santa and snap a few pictures while you’re here!