More Ohio store closing locations have been announced in the latest bankruptcy court filings for Rite Aid, including a location in Findlay at the corner of North Main Street and East Trenton Avenue. Rite Aid has another Findlay location at 301 N. Main Street. Nothing has been reported regarding that location.

Other area stores closing include:  Bowling Green, Fremont, Kenton, Lima and Tiffin.

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023.

This is a partial list of stores scheduled to close in Ohio:

From Findlay Rotary Club

Leah Brant was installed as president of the Findlay Rotary Club at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Brant holds a doctorate of education, Ed.D., from the University of Findlay. Her research was on the benefits of therapy dogs on college campuses to help students adjust and connect to the community. Maizy, a certified therapy dog, visits the UF campus on a regular basis to provide comfort and unconditional love to anyone that may need some Golden Retriever love attention. Brant sits on various teams and committees at UF and serves as the advisor for two student organizations. Prior to teaching at UF, she taught at Donnell Middle School as a 6th grade teacher. It was at this time, while Brant was at Donnell that she was introduced to Findlay Rotary Club as the Golden Apple finalist in the middle school division. As a result of being a finalist, she became a member of the Golden Apple Academy and worked alongside Findlay Rotarians to help support our community’s educators.

In addition to Rotary, Brant serves on the board for Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. She has also volunteered for Hancock County Parkinson’s Network and Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice as a hospice volunteer.

Brant and her husband, Eric, live in Fostoria and have a grown daughter, Hope.
Other Rotary officers are: Chris Webb, president-elect; Robin Ridge, treasurer; John Harrington, secretary; Andy Ritz, sergeant-at-arms; and Scott Hohman, immediate past president.

Club board members include, Brant, Heather Clow, Angela DeBoskey, Jeff Fort, Tom Parke, Irvin Reinhart, Bill Reist, Chris Webb and Dick Zunkiewicz.

June 26 (Reuters) – German engineering group Robert Bosch is weighing a bid for U.S. appliances manufacturer Whirlpool (WHR.N), according to three people familiar with the matter, a move that would boost its position in the household appliances market.

Bosch has been talking to potential advisers about the possibility of making an offer for Whirlpool, which has a market capitalization of about $4.8 billion, one of the sources said.

The sources said it was not certain that an offer would be made, and asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential.

Spokespeople for Bosch and Whirlpool said the companies do not comment on “market rumours”. The U.S. company’s shares rose 12.7% in early trading after the Reuters report.
Buying one of the world’s biggest white-goods manufacturers would significantly beef up Bosch’s home appliance business at a time when competition with Asian rivals is growing.

Whirlpool would be a major deal for Bosch. Whirlpool’s brands include KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, and Consul.

Whirlpool, founded in 1911 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, produces a wide range of home appliances, including refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and small kitchen appliances.

Whirlpool has a manufacturing facility in Findlay. For more than 50 years, its Findlay Operation has been producing dishwashers for a number of brands. The plant holds the honor of being the first one built by Whirlpool Corporation, as well as the first plant to utilize wind power. With more than 2,600 employees, it’s one of the top employers in Hancock County.

Due to the weather, the Ohio Department of Transportation will be extending the closure of I-75/CR99 Northbound exit ramp until Friday 6/28/24. It was originally scheduled to close Monday for three days.

Traffic for northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 remain restricted with the left lanes closed in both directions for bridge pier construction. 

Visit the project website for further details: I-75/CR 99 interchange improvements | Ohio Department of Transportation

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced the work on the Lima Avenue ramp to I-75 Northbound has been delayed due to weather. This work previously was scheduled for today, will now take place tomorrow, THURSDAY, JUNE 27!

The Lima Ave entrance ramp to I-75 northbound will close for one day for guardrail repair.

The suggested detour from ODOT is: U.S. 68 south to U.S. 68/SR 15 interchange, exit and reenter U.S. 68 north, back to I-75 north.

This past Saturday near McComb, amateur radio enthusiasts from around the region, and across the country, gathered for the annual Amateur Radio Field Day, a highly anticipated event that highlights the importance and utility of amateur radio in emergency communications. Among the participants was the Northwest Ohio VHF Amateur Radio Society (NOVARS), which set up their equipment near McComb for a day of intensive practice and community engagement.

Evan Hartman, a key member of the NOVARS club, took the time to speak about the event and its significance in an audio interview. Hartman explained that Field Day is not only a chance for amateur radio operators to showcase their skills but also a crucial exercise in preparing for real-world emergencies.

The NOVARS setup near McComb was impressive, featuring a range of antennas, transceivers, and portable power sources. Club members worked in shifts, ensuring continuous operation and communication with other Field Day participants across North America. The event serves as a friendly competition, with clubs earning points based on the number of successful contacts they make, the variety of methods used, and the difficulty of the setups.

Hartman also emphasized the importance in welcoming new people to the amateur radio community and talked about resources available to get that first “ham radio” license.

The camaraderie among the NOVARS members was palpable on Saturday as they worked together to solve technical challenges and improve their setup throughout the day. Despite the intense focus on the technical aspects, there was also a strong sense of community spirit, with operators sharing stories, tips, and encouragement.

Local residents were invited to visit the NOVARS site to learn more about amateur radio. Many took the opportunity to see the equipment in action and understand the critical role that these enthusiasts play in times of crisis.

Field Day 2024 proved to be a successful event for NOVARS and the broader amateur radio community. With numerous contacts made and valuable experience gained, the event reinforced the importance of amateur radio operators and their role in emergency preparedness.

For more insights from the event, including the full audio interview with Evan Hartman, visit the NOVARS website or follow their social media channels.

For more information, contact: Northwest Ohio VHF Amateur Radio Society (NOVARS) Website: https://www.novars.space/

The Gathering in Downtown Findlay has announced in a Facebook post that the restaurant has closed, as well as the Anvil Whiskey Bar, located upstairs. 

The Gathering Wine will remain open until July 31st, 2024, inviting anyone who has a gift card to any of The Gathering properties to visit and enjoy a bottle of their favorite wine.

The Gathering and upstairs Anvil Whiskey Bar.

Gathering Wine Patio

UPDATE:  Police have confirmed a threatening call regarding Findlay High School was a swatting, or hoax, call. There is no longer any threat.

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According to a message from Findlay City Schools, Findlay High School is on a level 3 lockdown due to a potential swatting call. Numerous law enforcement are on site and currently sweeping the building to check every room.

All other FCS buildings are on a Level 2 lockdown as we monitor the situation.

Swatting is a term used to describe the action of making hoax phone calls to report serious crimes to emergency services.

More details to come.

An accident occurred around 9:00 am Friday on the corner of Blanchard Street and East Sandusky Street in Findlay.

The driver of a Chrysler 300, heading south on Blanchard Street, attempted to pass other vehicles in a no-passing lane when the driver of a Chevy  Silverado attempted to turn north from the Circle K Gas Station and Convenience Store and collided with the Chrysler. The front of the pickup ended up on top of the Chrysler’s hood.

No injuries were reported.

(Photo submitted by Steve Artressia)

Cory-Rawson Schools were placed on a soft lockdown this afternoon at 1:22 p.m. out of an abundance of caution from a police situation within the area. Students were required to remain indoors. They have since been taken off the lockdown and school is on a regular dismissal.

According to Deputy Brooks of the Hancock County Sheriff’s office, an area resident of Cory-Rawson Schools reported someone walking in the area west of the school this afternoon. Deputies responded to the area and did not see anyone or any suspicious activity.

This response was due to an incident which occurred Thursday evening.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Post 87 in Bowling Green released the following statement:

Yesterday, September 21,  the Bowling Green Post was notified of a stolen Dodge Durango driving southbound on Interstate 75 in Toledo.

Troopers from the Bowling Green Post located the Durango driving southbound on I-75 near Bowling Green at approximately 8:39 p.m. A few minutes later, troopers initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. Troopers from the Findlay Post successfully deployed stop sticks, but troopers lost sight of the vehicle as it drove southbound at a high rate of speed on I-75. The vehicle was located in the rest area south of Findlay just before 9 p.m., where officers established a perimeter after it was reported that the suspect ran into the woods. A plane from the Patrol’s Aviation Section responded to the scene to assist. Officers concluded the search for the suspect just before 10 p.m. after checking the area and responding to possible sightings of the suspect.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted during the incident by the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding the identity of the driver is asked to call the Bowling Green Post at (419) 352-2481.