A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Findlay.

Police say Anthony Greer, 60, of Findlay, was walking in the crosswalk across North Main Street at Walnut Street, at around 4:45 p.m. Monday, when he was struck by a minivan that was turning south onto North Main from Walnut Street.

The minivan was driven by Angel Williams, 46, of Findlay.

Greer was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital with minor injuries.

Williams was issued a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is informing drivers that County 99 in both directions over Interstate 75 will close on Monday, November 10, for approximately one week to complete final preparations to open the diverging diamond interchange.

The interchange ramps will remain open for right turns only, ODOT said. 

The Interstate 75 and County Road 99 interchange and corridor improvement project on the north end of Findlay has been reconstructing the interchange with a diverging diamond design and upgrading the County Road 99 corridor between Technology Drive and North Main Street.

Findlay High School Student Council is hosting a dinner for Veterans in the community.

Hancock County Veterans and two guests are invited to the dinner on Wednesday, November 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Findlay High School at 1200 Broad Avenue.

RSVP by calling 419-425-8285.

Get more details in the flyer below.

(From the Seneca County Land Bank)

The Seneca County Land Bank is excited to announce the launch of the Welcome Home Ohio Program in Fostoria, bringing five brand-new homes to Fostoria for income-qualified buyers. This program, funded by the Ohio Department of Development, is designed to help individuals and families achieve the dream of homeownership while strengthening our community.

The new homes, located at 1310, 1314, 1318, 1322, and 1326 Walnut Street in Fostoria, are being purchased by the Seneca County Land Bank with Welcome Home Ohio grant funds and will then be sold for no more than $180,000 each to qualified buyers, per the grant requirements. To qualify, applicants must:

• Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
• Live in the home as their primary residence for at least five years.
• Agree not to rent out any portion of the property.
• Complete and return the Seneca County Welcome Home Ohio Application Packet
• Provide valid mortgage pre-approval from a recognized lender and other required documents as specified in the application packet.

Program information and application packets are available at fostoriaedc.org/Riley-Houses as well as at the Fostoria Learning Center, 342 Perry St., Fostoria, OH. For convenience, packets can also be requested by email at projects@fostoriaedc.org.

For those seeking to qualify for the homebuying process, all completed application packets and accompanying documentation, must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 5:00 p.m., November 14, 2025, to: Seneca County Land Bank c/o Fostoria Economic Development 342 Perry St., Fostoria, OH 44830

After applications are reviewed, qualified buyers will be invited to the formal offer process.

The Seneca County Land Bank received a $2.75 million Welcome Home Ohio grant award which not only funded the Fostoria Welcome Home Ohio project but also is funding a Welcome Home Ohio project in Tiffin. The homes slated to be purchased with Welcome Home Ohio funds in Tiffin will begin the homebuyer qualification process in early 2026.

For more details, call the Seneca County Land Bank at 419-435-7789.

The University of Findlay’s 20th Annual Helping Hands Food Drive is underway, bringing together students, faculty, staff, local schools, and residents in a week-long effort to combat hunger across Hancock County.

The food drive benefits CHOPIN Hall and aims to collect thousands of pounds of non-perishable food through friendly competition, creative challenges, and volunteerism.

The Official Collection Day is Wednesday, November 5, when community members can donate food at the University of Findlay’s Center for Student Life from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Volunteers will also be stationed at collection points across Findlay from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., distributing shopping lists and gathering donations.

All food collected will be inspected, sorted, and delivered to CHOPIN Hall on the morning of Thursday, November 6, courtesy of Garner Trucking.

Last year’s drive collected 265,216 pounds of food, and organizers hope to exceed that number in this milestone year.

(From the Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County)

Have you seen any of these cute pet license plates?

Did you know the proceeds from the registration of those plates goes to the Ohio Pet Fund?

The Ohio Pet Fund supports spay and neuter services for pets in our state!

Help save lives and support the Ohio Pet Fund by purchasing a pet license plate when you get or renew your vehicle registration!

(From the University of Findlay)

The University of Findlay will offer its next Oiler Preview Day on Tuesday, November 11. Oiler Preview Days are designed to give future students and their families the information they need to take the next step.

During these events, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with faculty in your program of interest, get acquainted with our Admissions team, learn about financial aid and scholarships, gain an understanding of the admissions process, and explore campus via a guided tour.

To learn more, visit: https://www.findlay.edu/admissions/visit-experience/.

The public is invited to a grand opening celebration for the Findlay Family YMCA’s new Early Learning Center.

“Our Early Learning Center Grand Opening on Friday, November 7 will give you the opportunity to explore this beautiful, inspiring, functional new space where children will soon learn, grow, and thrive,” the YMCA said.

The new ELC will be able to serve as many as 320 children, offering innovative learning and individualized care for optimal growth and inspiration. It will also provide much-needed additional childcare services for the region.

For children of all ages and abilities, the existing focus on innovative and values-driven teaching will carry over to the ELC, where the new space will better support these efforts and community partnership growth.

The ELC will serve children with sensory needs by providing space, specialized equipment, and developmentally appropriate teaching, socialization, and individualized discovery approaches.

The grand opening celebration is on Friday, November 7 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 300 East Lincoln Street.

(ONN) – Funding for the Cleveland Browns’ suburban move may have hit a roadblock.

Two northeast Ohio law firms are trying to block the team from using $600 million in state unclaimed funds for a new Brook Park stadium.

Dann Law and the Palmer Law Group are asking a federal court for an immediate order to halt the plan while a class action lawsuit – which was filed last month – proceeds in court.

The attorneys argue using the funds without notice or compensation violates both the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions.

(From the Hancock County Naturalists)

The Hancock County Naturalists will hold their next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwood Ave. The program is free and open to the public.

Tim Kleman, program specialist with Hancock Park District, will present data from the Naturalists’ annual Christmas Bird Counts. Since 1944, members of the club have attempted to record as many bird species as possible in the county on a single winter day. Kleman will share information on species recorded, population trends, and how to participate in the upcoming count.

Kleman is a naturalist with more than 10 years of experience educating the public about local birds, insects, and other wildlife. He holds a bachelor’s degree in ecology and conservation biology with a minor in environmental science from Bowling Green State University. He is also a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association of Interpretation.

Kleman has provided educational programming for Hancock Park District since 2020. Since 2023, he has compiled data for both the county Christmas Bird Count and the Spring Bird Count.

Membership and events are open to those aged 15 and older. Annual membership fees are $15 per adult, $20 per couple, and $10 for youth. For more information, contact Jane Riker at 419-306-3697 or emaggin117@aol.com. The group’s website is hancockcountynaturalists.org.

The Hancock County Naturalists, a membership organization, was established to further the study of the fauna and flora of Hancock County and the surrounding area and to participate in selected conservation and educational projects.