(From the Tiffin Police Department)

A dangerous nationwide scam involving gold bars and Bitcoin has now reached Tiffin.

The Tiffin Police Department is actively investigating this scam with the assistance of the FBI.

The scam involves fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials to manipulate unsuspecting individuals.

Be on high alert if you receive a call from someone claiming to be law enforcement and stating that your Social Security Number has been compromised.

This is a tactic used to deceive you into believing there are fraudulent accounts in your name connected to illegal activities.

The scammers may offer to help secure your funds, directing you to withdraw money from your bank accounts, retirement funds, IRAs, or cash you have at home.

They may also instruct you to purchase Bitcoin or gold, then arrange for a courier to collect the gold from your home, claiming to safeguard your assets.

In reality, you are handing over your hard-earned money and valuable assets to the scammers.

This scam is happening nationwide and has now targeted the city of Tiffin.

If you find yourself in this situation, contact your local law enforcement immediately.

The Tiffin Police Department can be reached at 419-447-2323.

Stay vigilant and protect yourself from these deceptive practices.

Chief Pauly

(From the Hancock County Veterans Service Office)

The upcoming Veterans Empowerment Spring Fair provides an opportunity for area veterans and their families and friends to learn about local resources, helpful organizations, and employment opportunities.

The event will be held on April 27 on the campus of Owens Community College from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Community Education & Wellness Center.

A range of resource organizations will have information booths with representatives available to tell visitors about their programs in areas ranging from wellness and finances to home/environment, growth, and life resources.

This Spring’s Veterans Empowerment Fair (in addition to the various resource booths) will be about “Getting Healthy for Summer”.

The Veterans Empowerment Spring Fair is open to the public. This free event is proudly sponsored by Guaranteed Rate, a Fremont-based mortgage and loan company with locations in Findlay. Guaranteed Rate is a trusted USO partner and VA loan expert.

For more information, visit hancockveterans.com or CALL 419-424-7036.

(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 Destination Seneca County)

Life is made up of all kinds of amazing moments, and yesterday was a moment that will be unforgettable not only by our organization, but by all who attended the Elope at the Eclipse event!

We can’t thank everyone enough who supported, volunteered, participated, and witnessed this once in a lifetime experience.

History was made in our community and Seneca County is now a chapter in so many couple’s stories.

More pictures, details, and immense gratitude to come in the coming days.

We hope that everyone loved their time in totality!

Hancock Public Health is asking people to recycle their solar eclipse glasses.

The health department says you can help the planet and others by dropping off your glasses at the health department at 2225 Keith Parkway in Findlay or at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.

The glasses will then be sent to the Astronomers Without Borders initiative.

(From Findlay City Schools)

Findlay City Schools is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Momentum Award by the state of Ohio for the remarkable progress and growth achieved during the 2022-2023 academic year.

The Momentum Award, presented by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, recognizes school districts and buildings that exhibit exceptional improvement in academic achievement, while also demonstrating consistent growth.

In addition to receiving the Momentum Award as a district, both Glenwood Middle School and Findlay High School have earned the building-level Momentum Award.

To qualify for this recognition, districts or buildings must have enhanced their Performance Index by 3 or more points from the 2021-2022 report card to the 2022-2023 report card, and attained a Value-Added progress rating of 4 or more stars.

“This recognition is especially meaningful because of the current momentum in Findlay City Schools to elevate our academic excellence,” said Katie Abbott, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning.

Dr. Andy Hatton, Superintendent of Findlay City Schools, says they have a great team at Findlay City Schools, deeply committed to the academic growth and achievement of each and every student.

“Results like this are possible because of the synergy and collective effort of our amazing staff. We have a great team in Findlay City Schools, deeply committed to the academic growth and achievement of each and every student. While this is certainly a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff, we will continue to strive for excellence and finish this year strong.”

This achievement reflects the continued hard work and dedication of students, educators, staff, and community partners.

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

Facebook Friends,

The Tiffin Police could use your help in identifying these people of interest in a theft investigation.

If you have any information please contact Ofc. Miller at the Tiffin Police Department (419) 447-2323 or send us a private message.

Thank you for looking and sharing.

(From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office)

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a statement from POET on 4/9/24 at 2:10PM:

On April 9, 2024, POET Bioprocessing – Leipsic, experienced an event in the distillation unit. Emergency responders are on the scene. There are no injuries.

Once the immediate incident is resolved, we will assess the damage and possible causes of the accident.

Safety is our top priority at POET.

We are proud of our team members who acted quickly to ensure the safety of their coworkers and notify emergency responders.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to hear details of a project that will reconstruct the interchange of County Road 99 at Interstate 75, Findlay.

A public meeting regarding the project will be held Tuesday, April 16, at 1 p.m. at Owens Community College, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay; Community Education and Wellness Center, Room 111.

A formal presentation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a question-and-answer session with project staff.

Details of the sequence of construction, how traffic will be maintained, and how businesses and properties will be accessed during construction will be shared during the meeting.

The project will construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). Work will begin this spring and complete in 2026. 

Miller Brothers Construction of Archbold will serve as the general contractor. The construction cost is $30.8 million.

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn was on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to recap Monday’s total solar eclipse.

Overall, she says things went really smoothly and credits city workers for their hard work leading up to the eclipse.

Mayor Muryn said she stopped by all the city watch sites and then ended up watching the eclipse at the Findlay Airport.

As she told Chris in the audio above, the city didn’t get as many visitors for the eclipse as they were anticipating but she was happy to show off the city to the people who did decide to make Findlay their viewing location.

The mayor said their preparations went so well she may write up a manual of sorts to share with other communities who will be experiencing an eclipse in the future.

Ohio’s next total solar eclipse isn’t until 2099.