(From the City of Findlay)

The City of Findlay will offer a bulk trash drop-off for Findlay residents from Saturday, April 20, 2024, to Saturday, April 27, 2024. Hours are 8am-3pm or until dumpsters are full on Saturdays and 8am-7pm or until dumpsters are full Monday-Friday.

Dumpsters will be at the Public Works Department, 330 N. Cory St., where city residents may dispose of unwanted debris. The drop-off is in conjunction with the annual Backyard Mission Trip on Saturday, April 27. The City will keep dumpsters open for an additional six days to encourage citizens to clean up the community in observance of Earth Week.

During the Earth week drop off event in Spring 2023 over 1,500 tires and 93,000 lbs of trash were collected. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us in working to keep our community clean!

Hazardous materials, commercial tires, concrete, appliances, and electronics will not be accepted. Proof of residency or ID may be required.

The City will accept noncommercial vehicle tires on Saturday, April 20, and Saturday, April 27. The tires must be off the rim. Proof of residency in the City of Findlay and/or ID will be required. Please note that it is illegal to transport more than ten scrap tires at any time without obtaining a registration certificate from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency per ORC 3734.83.

The Findlay Municipal Court will be holding its 7th Annual Safe Surrender Day on Thursday, April 18th from 9 to 4 p.m.

Over the last 6 years, the Findlay Municipal Court has helped over 450 individuals and recalled over 545 bench warrants.

“The Safe Surrender event continues to be a great success for the court, law enforcement and the community,” said Judge Stephanie Bishop, who, along with Judge Alan Hackenberg was on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to discuss the program.

Individuals with active bench warrants who report to the Court on that day will not be arrested.

Instead, individuals who take advantage of this opportunity will work with designated court staff to solve their legal issues.

Some examples include:

Individuals who failed to attend a court hearing will be seen by the Judge, Magistrate or court staff that day.

Individuals who failed to perform community service will be reassigned to a work location. If the individual missed a community service contempt hearing, the hearing will be rescheduled to allow the person time to complete the community service;

Individuals who did not complete counseling for mental health or substance abuse will have their appointments rescheduled;

Individuals who did not attend a status conference will meet with a magistrate or court staff to review their financial ability to pay outstanding fines and to establish a new payment plan;

Individuals who did not report to serve a jail sentence will be issued a new date to report.

The Hancock County Public Defender will be available at the court to meet with clients.

Upon reporting to the Court on Safe Surrender Day, the warrant will be lifted and recalled from law enforcement.

This is a one day only event. Individuals who are unsure if they have an outstanding bench warrant can view a list of active Findlay Municipal Court warrants.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are also accepted.

To schedule an appointment or for more information call the Clerk’s office at 419-424-7141.

(From the Hancock County Engineer’s Office)

Hancock County Engineer Doug Cade announced the start of the Hancock County Road 18 Bridge Replacement project beginning April 22nd and lasting approximately 2 weeks (weather permitting).

The project will replace an existing bridge whose condition has warranted the construction of a new structure meeting current bridge standards.

The bridge is located on Hancock County Road 18 between Allen Township Road 99 and Cass Township Road 213. The project is being constructed by Hancock County Engineer crews.

Hancock County Road 18 between Allen Township Road 99 and Cass Township Road 213 will be closed while the bridge is constructed and residents are encouraged to use local roads to detour the area.

The project is being funded through local Gas Tax and License Plate Fees by the citizens of Hancock County.

The Hancock County Engineer maintains 358 miles of county roads and 372 bridges throughout Hancock County.

(From Owens Community College)

Owens Community College is expanding its healthcare offerings on the Findlay-area Campus with a new American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR class.

The first 4-hour class will be offered Thursday, April 25 in the Education Center at 3200 Bright Road, Findlay. Classes will be offered on an ongoing basis.

The class covers adult, child and infant CPR and is designed for healthcare professionals, daycare providers and others requiring CPR training. The hands-on class includes training with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students who successfully complete the class will earn a 2-year certification.

The Owens Community College Foundation funded the purchase of $3,300 in the new equipment for the CPR classroom on the Findlay-area Campus.

The CPR class costs $85 and includes the book. To register, visit www.owens.edu/workandplay and click on the CPR link, or call (567) 661-7357.

(From the City of Findlay)

The City of Findlay is performing numerous construction projects throughout the City.

These restrictions are in effect from April 15, 2024 until further notice.

Please contact the City of Findlay Engineers office with any questions (419) 424-7121.

• PUTNAM STREET – Western Avenue to Portz Avenue – Putnam Street will be closed to through traffic from Western Avenue to Portz Avenue for curb replacement.

• PORTZ AVENUE – Sandusky Street to Main Cross Street – Portz Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Sandusky Street to Main Cross Street for curb replacement.

• IMPERIAL LANE – Saratoga Drive to Bristol Drive – Imperial Lane will be closed to through traffic from Saratoga Drive to Bristol Drive for curb replacement.

• GREENDALE AVENUE – Bright Road to Sutton Place – Greendale Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Bright Road to Sutton Place for curb replacement.

• LONGMEADOW LANE– Fox Run Road to Lonetree Drive – Longmeadow Lane will be closed to through traffic from Fox Run Road to Lonetree Drive for curb replacement.

• LAUREL LANE – Northridge Road to Sweetwater Road – Laurel Lane will be closed to through traffic from Northridge Road to Sweetwater Road for waterline installation.

• BROAD AVENUE/BIGELOW AVENUE – Melrose Avenue to Main Street – Broad Avenue and Bigelow Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Melrose Avenue to Main Street for curb replacement and resurfacing.

Motorists are advised to avoid these areas if possible. Short delays are expected in these areas over the next week.

The Engineering Department will release updates on information and schedules when it becomes available. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of these projects at 419-424-7121.

(ONN) – The Ohio Division of Liquor Control released an interactive map of all the designated outdoor refreshment areas in the state.

This tool shows the DORA boundaries and locations and puts all information in one spot.

It also includes the hours of operation and holiday schedules.

There are 167 designated areas across Ohio for residents and tourists to explore.

Each city or town will have specific cups to give to you to take your drink on the go from their particular business.

The City of Findlay’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) opened in May of 2021 in downtown.

A DORA is a specific area in which alcoholic beverages may be sold by licensed liquor establishments for outdoor consumption.

The city says the DORA is designed to make it easier to stroll within the district and support local restaurants and bars.

Findlay City Schools’ Donnell Stadium is getting new turf and a new track.

Athletic Director Nate Weihrauch says the Donnell Family certainly blessed the community with such a tremendous venue in Donnell Stadium.

“We are truly thankful for the opportunity to play in the most exquisite high school stadium in Ohio, Donnell Stadium.”

He says the history of the stadium dates back to its first game in 1928 and the first night game in 1930.

Get more from Nate on the history of the stadium and the improvements over the years in the interview below.

(From the Findlay Police Department)

On 04-14-24 at approximately 1314 hours on Sunday, a Findlay Police Department patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on a green and white motorcycle without a visible license plate, which also failed to stop at a stop sign.

This stop was initiated on S. Blanchard Street near Blanchard Avenue.

The motorcycle operator failed to stop and began fleeing at a high rate of speed.

The operator committed numerous traffic violations as he fled at speeds in excess of 125MPH out of the City of Findlay and into Hancock County.

The initial pursuit lasted approximately 8 miles before the officer lost sight of the motorcycle and terminated the pursuit.

The operator of the motorcycle was suspected to be Gage Klopp.

Gage is currently under Findlay Municipal Court probation and has a GPS ankle monitor.

FMC Probation was contacted and assisted in identifying Gage as the operator of the motorcycle by his GPS history.

FMC Probation further assisted in providing Gage’s real time GPS location.

Gage was located on foot and taken into custody on CR 9 near TR 50 in Hancock County.

There were no injuries or property damage.

Gage is currently incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center on a charge of ORC 2921.331 Failing to Comply, a Felony of the 3rd degree as well as ORD 513.12 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Misdemeanor of the 4th degree.

(From the City of Findlay)

Total Solar Eclipse Banners will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis for $50.

To purchase a banner, please come to the Mayor’s Office (318 Dorney Plaza, Room 310) beginning Monday, April 22nd during normal business hours (M-F 8am-5pm).

Cash only.

(From the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library)

We would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Tell-a-Tale contest.

We had 96 entries this year!

The judges loved getting the opportunity to read all of these amazing stories and would like to commend all of the young writers and illustrators for their hard work and creativity!

Keep writing and illustrating! 

Kindergarten Story Winners

1^st – Grace Rodabaugh

2^nd – Corbin Keiser

3^rd – Charan Tej Badugu

Illustration Winners

1^st – Vudvitha Gopi

2^nd – Violetta Hagerty

3^rd – Rula Shannon

1^st Grade Story Winners

1^st – Kaira Sanghavi

2^nd – James Gase

3^rd – EJ Wisebaker

Illustration Winners

1^st – Kaira Sanghavi

2^nd – Adalie Schumaker

3^rd – Elowen Mowery

2^nd Grade Story Winners

1^st – Anderson Brown

2^nd – Theodore Jewitt

3^rd – Lailah Mompher

Illustration Winners

1^st – Aleigha Woodruff

2^nd – Sutton Jacobs

3^rd – Haven Lehman

3^rd Grade Story Winners

1^st – Henry Brown

2^nd – Hudson Matheny

3^rd – Lyla Feeney

Illustration Winners

1^st – Bentley Bower

2^nd – Henry Brown

3^rd – Claire Romanoski

4^th Grade Story Winners

1^st – Emma Fennig

2^nd – Leo Bower

3^rd – Jacklyn Glick

Illustration Winners

1^st – Jacklyn Glick

2^nd – Leo Bower

3^rd – Emma Fennig

5^th Grade Story Winners

1^st – Adelynn Woodruff

2^nd – Lillian Gase

3^rd – Maxwell Trice

Illustration Winners

1^st – Adelynn Woodruff

2^nd – Lillian Gase

3^rd – Sophie Reinsel 

(written by RaeLyn Ibarra, winner of our Partner Prize)