(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)

MCPA’s Boogie on the Block is back! This much-loved event, a staple in the Findlay community since the early 1990s, will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Roman-Jebitt Festival Grounds (MCPA Parking Lot).

As Findlay’s biggest block party and the kick-off to summer, Boogie on the Block offers a perfect opportunity for friends, families, and neighbors to come together before their busy summer schedules begin.

The outdoor event will feature live music from two exciting bands: Amelia Airharts, a Toledo-area, female-led band with an explosive presence and soulful sound, and Doc Robinson, known for their “backyard BBQ breakup” music from Columbus, Ohio.

With a range of food vendors and non-alcoholic beverages sponsored by Ball Corporation, plus beer booths featuring Beerco products and craft brews from Findlay Brewing Company, partygoers are in for a night of great food, music, and fun.

Tickets for Boogie on the Block are priced at $7 for general admission and $3 for youth.

Online ticket presale begins May 1.

This event is proudly sponsored by Hancock Federal Credit Union.

Boogie on the Block is made possible by the incredible support of volunteers.

MCPA is actively seeking individuals to help with various tasks leading up to and during the event.

Volunteering at Boogie on the Block is a great way to get involved, support the community, and be part of this Findlay tradition.

Those interested in lending a hand can sign up on the MCPA website.

For more information about Boogie on the Block and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.mcpa.org or call the MCPA office at 419-423-2787.

(From ADAMHS of Hancock County)

Hancock County ADAMHS (the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services) has been designated an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, a recognition that highlights a commitment to supporting employees who may be impacted by substance use disorders or mental health challenges.

“We are honored to join a growing number of businesses and organizations across Ohio dedicated to creating healthier, more resilient workplaces,” ADAMHS Executive Director Precia Stuby said.

FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community, another Hancock County agency, also earned the designation for a second consecutive year. Statewide, there are 71 government, non-profit, or for-profit organizations that have qualified as a Recovery Friendly Workplace to date.

“FOCUS is grateful to not only be a part of earning the Recovery Friendly Workplace designation but watching other agencies we partner with take advantage of this great opportunity,” agency director Brooke Nissen said. “It shows a true investment of agencies wanting to support and educate their staff.”

The Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative, supported by Governor Mike DeWine and RecoveryOhio, encourages businesses to adopt practices and policies that promote a supportive, stigma-free environment for individuals in recovery.

Through the program, workplaces are encouraged to receive training on mental health and substance use disorder and provide resources to their employees on how to seek help.

As part of the program, agencies help break down barriers for employees in recovery while strengthening their workplace.

The benefits of becoming an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace include:

• Improved employee retention and productivity: Employees in recovery often bring unique strengths, such as resilience and loyalty.
• Reduced absenteeism and healthcare costs: Supportive environments lead to healthier employees and lower costs.
• Enhanced workplace morale: A culture that promotes well-being and recovery creates a more positive and engaged workforce.

“Earning the Recovery Workplace designation has not only shown the staff at FOCUS we continue to support them through our practices in our work environment for recovery but has also afforded FOCUS the opportunity to funding

opportunities from the state to offer more training around mental health and substance use disorders for staff and policy and procedure development,” Nissen said.

As part of its commitment, Stuby said Hancock ADAMHS understands that substance use disorders and mental health challenges can impact anyone.

“We are dedicated to being part of the solution,” Stuby said. “By sharing information on substance use disorder and mental health resources, we are fostering a work environment where everyone can succeed.”

In the coming months, Hancock County ADAMHS and FOCUS will be implementing more training and wellness initiatives for its staff and engaging with the broader community.

For more information about the Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative, visit: recoveryfriendlyworkplace.mha.ohio.gov.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

HANCOCK COUNTY UPDATE: I-75/CR 99 interchange improvement in Findlay:

Crews are preparing to switch their efforts from the new bridge to the old one.

Here’s what you need to know:

Week of March 17: Daytime right lane closures on I-75

Week of March 24: Nighttime left and middle lane closures on I-75

Stay tuned, it won’t be long until traffic is switched onto the new bridge!

The project is reconstructing the I-75/CR 99 interchange with a diverging diamond design and upgrading the County Road 99 corridor between Technology Drive and North Main Street.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement partners to remove impaired drivers from Ohio roadways on St. Patrick’s Day. The effort is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign.

Your life, and the lives of others on the roadway, are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking. According to Patrol statistics, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 15 total fatalities on St. Patrick’s Day over the last five years. Of those fatal crashes, nine were directly related to impaired driving.

“Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day irresponsibly can have tragic consequences,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “If you make the choice to drink, make the right choice to designate a sober driver and keep our roads safe for everyone.”

From 2020-2024, the Patrol made 311 OVI arrests on St. Patrick’s Day, and impaired driving accounted for a total of 213 crashes.

According to the NHTSA website, it’s important to celebrate the holiday responsibly. You can do that by designating a sober driver, offering non-alcoholic beverage options if hosting a party, ensuring all guests leave with a sober driver and always wearing your safety belt.

As always, motorists are encouraged to safely call #677 to report unsafe or impaired drivers on Ohio roadways.

(From the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation)

Happy Pi Day! The constant pi (π) is celebrated by mathematicians worldwide, and we couldn’t pass this opportunity to highlight one of our very own mathematicians.

Chris Leuthold established the Chris Leuthold Math Scholarship for a senior math student at Cory-Rawson Local Schools. Chris is a retired teacher, so it’s no surprise his scholarship is determined by a mathematical formula based on GPA and ACT scores. The fund has awarded 16 scholarships to Cory-Rawson students, totaling $25,800.

Pi and legacies have one essential thing in common – both never end.

More information on the scholarship: https://www.community-foundation.com/…/chris-leuthold…

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

The Wind Advisory goes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Forecasters say winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour will gust up to 50 miles per at times.

There is a potential for locally higher wind gusts associated with convection expected to move through the area late afternoon into the evening on Saturday.

Unsecured objects will blow around and some tree limbs could come down, resulting in a few power outages.

Putnam County will be under a High Wind Watch on Saturday for gusts up to 55 mph. 

Showers and storms are in the forecast for Saturday with a high in the low 70s. 

Get the latest forecast and weather alerts here. 

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 16 – 22) Hancock County and the City of Findlay will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 19^th at 9:50 a.m.

At that time the county’s and city’s outdoor warning sirens will be tested, weather permitting. If bad weather is in the forecast the test will be canceled.

Regular testing of Hancock County’s outdoor warning sirens occurs on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m.

The sirens are activated when a Tornado Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, if there is a sighting of a tornado or funnel cloud by public safety personnel, or there is a report of property damage or injuries from severe storms or tornadoes.

Officials point out that the outdoor warning sirens are an outdoor warning device and not designed to necessarily alert someone inside a building.

The sirens mean to seek shelter and to tune to your local TV and radio station for further weather information.

(From Gliding Stars of Findlay)

The Gliding Stars of Findlay’s 22nd ice show is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2025, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Cube, located at 3430 North Main Street in Findlay. Doors open at 1:30pm. The theme for this year’s show is “Gliding Stars Really Big Rock Show.”

The show will feature rock music from the 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s. The Stars will be wearing costumes reflecting the different decades and the show’s custom-made set will be enhanced with two video boards. The Stars and their volunteers have been practicing weekly since September to prepare a show for the community.

Gliding Stars of Findlay is a non-profit, adaptive ice-skating program for youth and adult individuals with disabilities. The program uses adaptive equipment such as walkers and modified skates to help provide the Stars the chance to skate. During the past 23 years, the program has provided opportunities for over 500 young people from throughout the region to increase their self-confidence and self-esteem, as well as develop physical strength, make new friends, and enjoy a sense of belonging. Forty-seven skaters from Hancock County and the surrounding area are a part of this year’s show.

Nearly 70 volunteers, under the direction of skating coaches, assist the participants during the weekly practices and show rehearsals. Volunteers include students from the University of Findlay and area middle and high schools, area corporations and businesses, and family members and friends.

Ticket prices for this family-friendly event are $10.00 and are available at the door the day of the show.

Eight raffle items each valued from $300 up to $750, will be raffled off during the show. Tickets for the raffle are four for $5.00 and can be purchased in advance from a Gliding Stars parent or board member or the day of the show. Ticket holders do not need to be present at the show to win.

Major show sponsors include Marathon Petroleum Company LP, Hancock-Wood Electric Community Trust Fund, and The Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation.

For additional information, visit www.glidingstarsoffindlay.org or www.facebook.com/GlidingStarsofFindlay

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

Ohioans are encouraged to be a part of the process to shape the future of transportation in our state.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2026 through 2029. The plan identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next four years.  

The draft documents will be available for public review and comment through April 11, 2025.

For additional STIP information and locations of STIP Open Houses, please visit the STIP website: transportation.ohio.gov/stip.

Any comments concerning the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program may be submitted by email to Natasha.Turner@dot.ohio.gov or postal mail to:

Mr. James Gates, Deputy Director
Division of Planning
Ohio Department of Transportation
Mail Stop # 3260
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223

Written comments must be received by the close of business on April 11, 2025. Individuals who may require interpretation or translation services or a reasonable accommodation to review and comment on the draft 2026-2026 STIP should contact Natasha Turner. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

It is my great pleasure to announce the promotion of Rebecca L. Timm to the rank of Sergeant with the Tiffin Police Department. This evening, the Honorable Mayor Lee Wilkinson had the privilege of administering the oath of office to Sergeant Timm, with family, co-workers, friends, and retired officers in attendance to share in this significant achievement. A special moment occurred when her son had the honor of pinning her newly earned Sergeant’s badge to her uniform.

Since joining the Tiffin Police Department in October 2005, Sergeant Timm has demonstrated unwavering dedication to public safety, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service. Her commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous commendations and awards, both from within the department and from the community she serves.

In addition to her patrol responsibilities, Sergeant Timm serves as a valued member of the Regional Hostage Negotiation Team, where her expertise in crisis negotiation has been instrumental in securing peaceful resolutions in high-stakes situations. Her ability to remain composed under pressure and employ effective negotiation techniques has prevented potential tragedies and reinforced the department’s commitment to preserving life and public safety.

Sergeant Timm’s dedication to professional growth is evident in her academic achievements. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Heidelberg University and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University, further enhancing her leadership capabilities and contributions to the department.

This promotion marks a historic milestone for the Tiffin Police Department, as Sergeant Timm becomes only the second female officer to achieve this rank. The last female officer promoted to sergeant was Michelle Craig, nearly 40 years ago. Additionally, Sergeant Timm will be succeeding retired Sergeant Rob Bour, who concluded his distinguished career with TPD in January.

The Tiffin Police Department is honored to welcome Sergeant Timm into this leadership role. Her experience, expertise, and commitment to the community will undoubtedly have a lasting and positive impact on both the department and the citizens we serve.

Please join me in congratulating Sergeant Rebecca L. Timm on this well-deserved promotion. Way to go Becca!!

Chief David Pauly

Tiffin Police Department