(From Findlay City Schools)

The Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (OIAAA) has selected Nate Weihrauch, Findlay City Schools Athletic Director, as a recipient of the 2024 Athletic Director of the Year Award.

This prestigious accolade recognizes Mr. Weihrauch’s outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in athletic administration.

According to the NOIAAA, the Athletic Director of the Year Award is presented to individuals who have “exhibited superior performance throughout their career exemplifying the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, moral character, service, leadership, and professionalism.”

Mr. Weihrauch has consistently exemplified these qualities, making significant contributions to both Findlay City Schools and the Northwest Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NW-OIAAA).

“We are thrilled to see Nate Weihrauch recognized for his leadership and dedication,” said Meg Simon, Head Principal at FIndlay High School.

“This award is a testament to his unwavering commitment to our student-athletes and his values of integrity and sportsmanship.”

Nate Weihrauch is being honored at the 2024 NW-OIAAA Awards Ceremony today, April 30th, and will also be recognized at the 2024 OIAAA State Conference Awards Luncheon in Columbus.

(From the Tiffin Police Department and Seneca County Sheriff’s Office)

The Tiffin Police Department and Seneca County Sheriff’s Office proudly continue their collaborative efforts by participating in the Bexley Box initiative. Inspired by the tragic murder of Jared Bridegan in early 2022, leaving behind his daughter Bexley, this initiative strives to address the needs of children in distressing situations.

Witnessing Bexley’s plight at a police station, lacking basic necessities, underscored the importance of such support. Thus, the Bridegan Foundation, led by Kirsten Bridegan, launched the Bexley Box project to provide comfort items for children in similar circumstances.

Understanding the trauma children may endure when separated from caregivers, both agencies host Bexley Boxes in their lobbies. This ongoing commitment demonstrates a sincere dedication to creating a compassionate and supportive environment for vulnerable children during difficult times.

Research underscores the importance of first responders in mitigating the effects of trauma on children. By offering immediate comfort and support through initiatives like the Bexley Box, first responders can help minimize the long-term impact of traumatic experiences on children’s mental and emotional well-being.

Through their continued collaboration, the Tiffin Police Department and Seneca County Sheriff’s Office aim to extend their reach and impact, ensuring that no child in need is left without essential care and comfort. Together, they stand as pillars of support, advocating for the well-being of all children in their community.

Tiffin Police Chief David Pauly/Seneca County Sheriff Fred Stevens

(From Marathon Petroleum Corporation)

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today reported net income attributable to MPC of $937 million, or $2.58 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, the company recorded an $89 million charge resulting from the quarterly fair-value remeasurement of outstanding performance-based stock compensation. This reduced diluted earnings per share by $0.20. This compares to net income attributable to MPC of $2.7 billion, or $6.09 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023. 

The first quarter of 2024 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) was $3.3 billion, compared with $5.2 billion for the first quarter of 2023. Adjustments are shown in the accompanying release tables.

“In the first quarter, our team safely and successfully completed the largest planned maintenance quarter in MPC history, including at four of our largest refineries,” said Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Hennigan.

“This positions us to meet the high demand of summer travel season. Additionally, we are advancing our midstream growth strategy through disciplined organic investments and targeted bolt-on acquisitions. This quarter we returned $2.5 billion through share repurchases and dividends, bringing MPC’s total capital returned to $35 billion since May 2021. Today, we announced a $5 billion increase to our share repurchase authorization, further demonstrating our commitment to return capital.”

(From the Hancock Historical Museum)

Bring your lunch break to the Hancock Historical Museum to enjoy its monthly Brown Bag Lecture Series at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 2 discussing “The Emotional Perspective of Preservation” presented by Matt Wiederhold, executive director of Heritage Ohio.

With over 20 years of community development and revitalization experience, Wiederhold’s passion for history, design and revitalization runs deep.

While currently restoring his tenth historic home, he serves as the executive director of Heritage Ohio, the official State-wide preservation and downtown revitalization non-profit organization, which oversees the Ohio Main Street Program.

Previously, he served as the executive director of Main Street Medina, in Medina Ohio; project manager for the Gordon Square Arts District on the West Side of Cleveland and an urban Main Street initiative in Toledo, OH.

Wiederhold is a 1992 graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in art history, focused on American art and architecture from 1860-1930.

He is also a graduate of the National Main Street Institute.

Scheduled at noon on the first Thursday of each month featuring a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio, the museum’s Brown Bag Lecture Series is free to members and regular museum admission for nonmembers.

No registration necessary.

For more information, visit Hancockhistoricalmuseum.org or call 419-423-4433.

(From the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office)

Yet another successful National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

Our prescription drop off box at the Sheriff’s Office collected 64 pounds 14 ounces today and with the amounts from Fostoria PD and Tiffin PD drop boxes, Seneca County residents collectively dropped off 151 pounds and 5 ounces!

That’s a tremendous amount of prescription drugs that will be properly disposed of and never see the streets!

Congrats to everyone that took advantage of today’s attention to the matter.

But remember our drop box’s here at the Sheriff’s Office, Fostoria PD and Tiffin PD are available year round for your convenience!

-Sheriff Stevens

If you were driving on East Lima Street in Findlay on Monday you couldn’t miss that the house at 128 East Lima Street was being torn down.

The house was a rental and the owner said he has no immediate plans for the lot.

The house was located between South Main Street and Beech Avenue.

The Hancock County Auditor’s website shows the house being owned by Daniel J and Heidi L Budke.

(From NAMI of Hancock County)

Join NAMI Hancock County on May 11, 2024, for our annual Jenelle Hohman Color Me Happy Walk & 5K Color Run! Your participation in this walk & 5k will help us in our mission to raise awareness for mental health.

We could not do this without the help of our supporters.

All proceeds from this event assist us in providing FREE classes and support groups in Hancock County.

NAMI’s Larissa Herbert and Abbey Will were on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to discuss the event.

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Disclaimer: Color is made from corn powder. If you wish to not have color thrown on you, there will be a sticker available at the registration pavilion for you to wear to alert the color stations along the route.

Date & Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am

Location: Riverside Park, 231 McManness Ave, Findlay, OH 45840

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is announcing a new educational partnership with Purdue Global, providing BVHS associates and their families tuition discounts on a variety of programs.

“This partnership with Purdue Global will offer more chances for our associates and their families to learn and grow,” said Eric Proctor, chief people officer at BVHS. “Blanchard Valley Health System is committed to helping our associates thrive, and we are always looking for ways to help them grow. This new partnership with Purdue Global will give them even more options to pursue their professional development goals, whatever they might be.”

The Purdue Global School of Nursing offers an associate degree program, an RN-BSN program, eight master’s degree programs in nursing specialties, and a doctorate program for nursing. Additional Purdue Global offerings include programs for business, criminal justice, human services, and psychology, among others. The Purdue Global Law School and aviation programs are not included in this partnership.

BVHS staff and immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, children, siblings, and parents) will have access to a 20% tuition reduction for undergraduate programs, 14% reduction for graduate programs, and 10% reduction for doctoral programs.

“The Purdue Global School of Nursing is excited to begin our partnership with Blanchard Valley Health System and eager to support its mission around continuing education and the pursuit of academic achievement,” said Melissa Burdi, Purdue Global vice president and dean of the School of Nursing.

The Purdue partnership is one of many similar educational opportunities BVHS offers its associates in order to help them grow and thrive in their careers.

“This partnership is just the latest among many,” said Barbara J. Pasztor, chief operating officer, acute care services/chief nursing officer. “BVHS wants our associates to keep learning and reaching their goals. We want to recruit dedicated, passionate associates, and we know that those people generally are curious and want to keep learning.”

To learn more about career opportunities at BVHS, please visit bvhealthsystem.org/careers.

(From the Arlington Beautification Committee)

Arlington Beautification is taking over the Arlington Community Garage Sale!

We will continue to combine it with the Spring Shoptacular in the Park.

The events will be May 17th (10am-6pm) and May 18th (9am-4pm).

The Beautification Shoptacular Craft Show with 25+ vendors and Food Trucks will all be set up in the park!

The past few years, these events have been very well attended.

Register your garage sale by May 3 to join the fun!

Register at the link below, $10 to be part of the maps and advertisement.

Arlington is the place to be May 17 & 18!

(ONN) – There is an update on the battle concerning menthol cigarettes in Ohio.

The Biden Administration is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.

In a statement, the Health and Human Services secretary cited “immense” feedback to the proposed ban as the reason for the delay.

He says there needs to be more discussion that will take significantly more time.

A ban had been expected last year, but the regulatory deadline was then moved to March.

Ohio Governor MikeDeWine issued a statement saying, “I am deeply disappointed in President Biden’s decision to delay banning menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products. A new generation of Americans is becoming addicted to nicotine because of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol. We need a uniform national flavor ban right away!”