(From Findlay Trojan Sports)
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The Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County is reminding people to look out for their pets this winter, especially during times of extreme cold and wind chills.
The Humane Society’s Natalie Reffitt says her best advice to pet parents is to keep their pets inside during extremely cold weather and only let them out, with supervision, to go to the restroom and bring them in immediately when they finish.
Natalie also advises people with outside pets to bring them in as well, even if it’s only into a garage or spare room.
If you can’t bring in outdoor pets, make sure they have shelter and insulation, such as straw for bedding.
She says pets must always have access to fresh, clean water and you need to check it to make sure it’s not frozen.
Blowing and drifting snow is causing counties to issue road alerts.
Hancock County was placed on a Level 2 Road Alert at 10:29 Monday morning.
Click here to see the latest road alerts and weather forecast, and here for school closings/delays.
The following is an explanation from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office about the three levels.
-A Level 1 Road Alert means roadways are hazardous, drive with extreme caution.
-A Level 2 Road Alert means roadways are extremely hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and/or flooding. Only those who feel it is necessary to travel should be on the roadways.
-A Level 3 Road Alert means most roadways are closed and extremely hazardous/flooded. Employees should comply with workplace policies or contact their employer. Violators may be cited.
Click here for the latest road alerts and weather forecast, and click here for school closings/delays.
Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Cold Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service.
The Cold Weather Advisory goes from 1 p.m. Monday until noon on Tuesday.
Forecasters say cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Get the latest forecast and weather alerts here, and school closings/delays here.
Fire crews responded to a fire at a building at Marathon Pipe Line at 709 Glessner Avenue in Findlay on Sunday morning.
WFIN spoke with Fire Chief Josh Eberle at the scene (video below) and the chief said the fire was in a maintenance shop on the premises.
When fire crews arrived on scene at 9:05 they went defensive immediately with the amount of fire from the structure, and the roof and sides of the building collapsed.
The fire was contained to the building, which is separated from pipeline and tankage infrastructure, Marathon said in their statement below.
No injuries were reported. Get more from Chief Eberle in the video below.
Marathon Petroleum provided WFIN the following statement on the fire:
Marathon personnel are working with local firefighters who are responding to a fire at a maintenance building on Marathon property on the west side of Findlay near I-75. The fire is contained to the building, which is separated from pipeline and tankage infrastructure, which remains unaffected. The safety of responders, our personnel and the public is our top priority. All employees have been accounted for and there are no injuries reported. Marathon is grateful for the rapid response from the Findlay Fire Department and Findlay Police Department. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.
Members of the 153rd Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy.
The 48 graduates will now assume duties as peace officers for 29 Ohio agencies.
Among the new graduates is Brooklynn Downing of the Findlay Police Department.
Downing is a graduate of McComb High School and attended Owens Community College before completing the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
Officer Downing will be assigned to the department’s Patrol Division.
Officer Downing is pictured with Findlay Police Chief James Mathias and Lt. Dave Hill.
The 21-week basic course began in August.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy’s Basic Peace Officer course meets and exceeds the training requirements developed by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and offers comprehensive instruction in more than 150 topics, including criminal law, traffic law, community relations, physical training, self-defense, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, standardized field sobriety testing and electronic speed measuring devices.
The Patrol’s Training Academy is recognized as a “STAR-certified” academy by the Ohio Attorney General for its excellence in training.
The Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County and Hancock County Dog Warden are reminding dog owners to renew their dog licenses for 2026.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, is the last day to purchase your Hancock County dog license without a late fee.
The cost is $20 per dog with a single 75-cent processing fee for a 1-year dog license if purchased through the Hancock County Dog Warden, located at 4550 Fostoria Avenue in Findlay.
On February 1, 2026, the fee will double, making the cost $40 per dog with a single 75-cent processing fee.
Dogs 3 months and older are required to have a dog license.
Hancock County dog licenses can also be purchased at the Hancock County Auditor’s Office at the Hancock County Courthouse or on their website.
(From the Findlay Trojan Club)
Trojan Club Annual Scholarship — NOW OPEN!
The Trojan Club Scholarship application is officially LIVE!
This scholarship supports Trojan student-athletes as they continue their education.
The Trojan Club distributes at least $1,000 in scholarship money annually to one or more Findlay High School student-athletes.
-Apply now
-Application deadline: April 1, 2026
Don’t wait until the last minute—take advantage of this opportunity and invest in your future!
Share with eligible Trojan seniors and help spread the word!
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(ONN) – The campaign is on to collect enough signatures to put two equal rights measures on Ohio’s ballot in November.
Ohio Equal Rights says it officially launched its signature collection campaign.
The Equal Rights Amendment would prohibit discrimination by state and local governments, while the Right to Marry Amendment would remove a provision from the state constitution banning same sex marriage.
More than 442,000 signatures must be collected for each petition by July 1 to get on the ballot.
(From John Marshall, Host of Coaches Corner)
Liberty Benton High School has hired its next head football coach. Jason Peters comes to the Eagles from Grandview Heights, where he has been the head football coach and a high school history teacher since 2007. His teams with the Bobcats earned post-season berths eight times, including the last three seasons. He has prior experience as an assistant at Bexley, Bishop Ready, Hilliard Darby, and Fostoria high schools. The hire was approved at a school board meeting on Thursday.
Peters is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he played football for the Falcons, starting for two seasons at right tackle and earning three letters. He also holds a master’s degree in education from Marygrove College.
Peters takes the reins of the program from Scott Garlock, who has retired from coaching and teaching. Garlock posted a 108 and 25 record in two stints as the Eagles’ head football coach.
L-B will move to the Cardinal Division of the Northern Lakes League beginning next school year after having competed in the Blanchard Valley Conference since that league’s inception in 1965. Disparity in student population between L-B and other BVC schools led to the split, announced in May of 2022.
