(From the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library)

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is offering the following programs the week of September 1-6, 2025:

The library will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

At 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the Younger Room, our Teen Adaptive Mixed Media Drop-In sessions offer a peaceful and supportive space to express your creativity. With crafts tailored to be sensory-friendly, participants can enjoy a range of crafts that are both calming and engaging. This program is designed for teens in grades 6-12.

Creative writers – if you’re tired of writing alone, come write with other adults! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with one of our prompts. We meet at Coffee Amici in downtown Findlay on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Another spectacular Virtual Author Talk is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Join us in a virtual conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. Read more about the book and register for this discussion at findlaylibrary.org/events. This program is presented in partnership with the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.

The 50 North Book Discussion group at will meet on Thursday at 10 a.m. at 339 E. Melrose Ave. in the Younger Room at 50 North. This month’s selection is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.

Join us for art, science, and engineering projects in our Makerspace. This month, we will be learning how to use colorful clay to make 3-D paintings! Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Makerspace for Homeschoolers is at 2 p.m., and Makerspace is at 6 p.m. with both taking place in the Lindamood Room.

Stay in touch and keep updated at www.findlaylibrary.org, on our Facebook page, facebook.com/fhcpl, and on Instagram @ fhcpl.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has introduced exciting enhancements to its public-facing website’s “Find-a-Doc” section, making it more convenient and user-friendly for the community.

Every member of the BVHS medical staff will be listed in the “Find-a-Doc” section, and employed physicians and advanced practice providers will be highlighted with the system’s iconic green apple symbol next to their profiles. This simple visual cue helps patients identify BVHS-employed providers at a glance.

If a person is not yet established with a primary care provider, they can call the Blanchard Valley Medical Practices physician referral line at 419.422.APPT to be connected with a provider who best meets their needs.

“These updates are part of our ongoing effort to make healthcare more accessible and connected for the people we serve,” said Amy J. Leach, MS, Director of Corporate PR and Marketing. “By enhancing provider profiles, we are improving convenience and user-friendliness and showcasing BVHS as a trusted, connected care network. We remain committed to providing our region the highest quality of service.”

The improvements to “Find-a-Doc” reflect BVHS’s mission to continually evolve and adapt to the community’s needs while ensuring patients have the tools to make informed decisions about their care.

For more information or to explore the updated “Find-a-Doc” section, visit bvhealthsystem.org.

(From Findlay City Schools)

Students at Northview Primary School and Whittier Primary are swinging in the sunshine today thanks to adaptive swings that have just been installed on these playgrounds!

Thank you to @blanchardvalleycenter for making this possible, and to the Jennite Company for their donation to create a wheelchair accessible pathway.

Our students get to enjoy one of the best parts of recess now, and we are filled to the brim with gratitude every time we see their smiles.

Thank you also to our incredible FCS teachers who envision all the ways these spaces can exist for everyone, always.

We love being in Trojan Country.

(From the City of Fostoria)

The City of Fostoria, in partnership with the EPA, is continuing efforts to identify all lead service lines within the city.

Many residents have already reported their service line material to us or had our Water Department verify it in person. However, we still have about 720 properties that remain unidentified in our inventory.

Over the past several months, our staff has completed two rounds of door-to-door outreach to help identify service lines and avoid the need for “potholing” (digging small holes to expose underground pipes).

What’s next?

We are now at the stage of working with a contractor to begin potholing where service line material is still unknown. (More information on potholing is available below.)

You still have time to avoid potholing at your property!

Please help us complete this important project by:

-Submitting your service line material directly to our Water Office OR

-Setting up a free appointment with the Water Department to come out and check your service line. (419-435-2486)

Questions? Contact our Public Works Superintendent (419-435-2643)

The City will continue to share updates and resources on this project through social media and our website to keep you informed. Thank you for helping us protect our community’s water system!

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

Facebook Friends,

The police department is seeking help identifying the individual in these photos.

He is wanted for questioning in a theft investigation.

If you have information, please send a private message or contact Sgt. Watson at (419) 447-2323 ext. 0.

Thank you for taking the time to look and share.

(ONN) – Three health departments in northwest Ohio have worked together to complete a series of infection control trainings.

The departments are Hancock County, Wood County, and Toledo-Lucas County.

This was all part of the CDC’s Project Firstline.

The three health departments worked to assess infection prevention and control across healthcare facilities in northwest Ohio.

They also developed and maintained education resources and toolkits to prevent the spread of infections in the area.

(ONN) – Ohio State students will not have freedom of expression this year when it comes to decorating communal dorm spaces.

The passage of Ohio Senate Bill 1 and new federal mandates regarding expression at Ohio’s colleges and universities is already impacting Ohio State University.

In years past, common areas of the school dormitories could be decorated at the discretion of the students with oversight from residence hall advisors.

This year, the school has mandated that the themes must represent Ohio State spirit, scarlet and gray, block-o and Brutus Buckeye.

Chalk-drawn promotional slogans and political messaging on sidewalks are also prohibited.

Findlay City Council passed a resolution authorizing the mayor to adopt an update to the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The updated plan needed to be adopted before FEMA would release some grant funding for flood mitigation projects that are in the works.

The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the risks and impacts of natural disasters in Hancock County and Findlay, as well as surrounding villages and townships.

The plan, updated every 5 years, outlines goals, actions, and strategies to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure from hazards such as flooding, tornadoes, severe storms, winter storms, dam failures, drought, and earthquakes.

The City of Findlay anticipates breaking ground this fall on the final three major flood mitigation projects: the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, Phase 2 Benching, and the Eagle Creek Floodwater Storage Basin.

Together with Phase 1 Benching, the city says the projects will reduce floodwater levels in a 100-year flood event by three feet in downtown Findlay, removing more than 2,000 parcels from the floodplain.

The city says this will significantly reduce flood risk for thousands of properties and lower, or eliminate, the need for flood insurance.

(From the Alzheimer’s Association)

The Alzheimer’s Association invites Northwest Ohioans to register for the 2025 Findlay/Hancock County Walk to End Alzheimer’s^®, taking place on Saturday, September 27 at Riverside Park, 231 McManness Ave. in Findlay. Registration begins at 9:00 am with the Promise Garden Ceremony at 10 and the Walk immediately afterward.

With more than 600 Walks taking place across the U.S. each year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraising event and supports the Association’s free educational programs and support groups, Alzheimer’s care services and advancements in treatment and research. 

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. Walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

“Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a day filled with emotion, inspiration, inclusion and hope,”  said Danica Knapke, Walk manager. “Walks bring people together and reassure them that they’re not alone in their journey. Every step we take as a community takes us closer to a cure and to achieving our mission of a world without Alzheimer’s and dementia. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that we raise money that will directly benefit Northwest Ohio families.”

Participation is free. Walkers and teams can set fundraising goals and earn incentives including t-shirts, backpacks, water bottles, blankets and more. 

To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walks, visit the Walk website.

For the first time, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. is more than 7 million. That includes 236,200 in Ohio, according to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Deaths due to Alzheimer’s more than doubled (142%) between 2000 and 2022, while deaths from the leading cause of mortality (heart disease) decreased by 2.1%. 

To learn more about Alzheimer’s or other dementia and to access free local support and resources, visit alz.org/nwohio or call the Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419.537.1999 or the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

(ONN) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is pushing to ban all forms of kratom.

The plant-based product is marketed as a pain reliever and treatment for opioid withdrawal.

Governor DeWine calls kratom an imminent public health risk and blames it for more than 200 overdose deaths in Ohio since 2019.

Some small business owners who sell natural kratom say a full ban will hurt customers who rely on it.

They support state oversight, but they argue that natural powder kratom should be regulated, not outlawed.