(From the Findlay Police Department)

The Findlay Police Department’s Bicycle Rodeo is a free, family friendly event that promotes healthy living and bicycle safety.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 7 and feature a light breakfast, live entertainment, children’s activities and prizes.

There will also be several safety stations, where area youth were learn about the different aspects of bicycle safety and have a chance to practice it on road and obstacle courses.

Helmets and bicycle licenses are also provided free of charge. Emergency vehicles will be on display, as well as other organizations.

This event is geared towards youth ages 4 -12, but all are welcome.

Registration is required at the event, or you can pre-register here to skip the lines:

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(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Our retail pharmacies at Blanchard Valley Health System are open to the Northwest Ohio community.

Associates at the Center for Medication Management, located within Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, and Harry’s Pharmacy, inside the Carey Medical & Diagnostic Center, are happy to serve and fill prescriptions for community members.

For more information or to transfer or refill a prescription, please visit bvhealthsystem.org/pharmacy.

You can also call, using the numbers below, for assistance:

Center for Medication Management: 419.429.7002

Harry’s Pharmacy: 419.369.7977

(ONN) – State lawmakers are pushing for an increased fine on drivers who speed excessively on Ohio roads.

House Bill 111 would add a $200 fine to tickets for drivers who exceed posted speed limits by 30 miles per hour or more.

An offender could also receive an additional fine for distracted driving, according to the bill.

More than 6,000 speed-related crashes on Ohio highways have been reported this year.

The bill has been referred to the House Public Safety Committee.

(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.