There was an interesting sight in the skies over Findlay on Tuesday afternoon; three Apache helicopters.
A big thanks to the pilot of one of the three Apache helicopters that landed at Findlay Airport for fuel after a training exercise in Utah for giving WFIN an up-close look before they took off to New York.
At the end of the video they fly over Lake Cascades and the WFIN Studios on the south end of town.
Very cool!
(WTOL-11) – Former Ohio priest Michael Zacharias, who is serving life in prison for sexual abuse, has been dismissed from the Catholic Church by the Pope.
According to the Diocese, his case was transmitted to the Holy See, which is the governing body overseeing Vatican City.
The case was sent with the request that the Pope dismiss Zacharias from the clerical state.
Zacharias was sentenced to life in prison last year for sex trafficking minors and adults.
He served in multiple parishes, including in Toledo, Fremont, and Findlay.
(ONN) – Ohio lawmakers have introduced bills to protect Ohioans from artificial intelligence.
Lawmakers have introduced two different bills.
House Bill 410 aims to fight election misinformation by requiring creators to put disclaimers on any AI-generated political content.
This is similar to House Bill 367, which would add the use of artificial intelligence into an existing law that states no one can use another person’s name, image or likeness without their consent to either promote or bash a product.
The Ohio House is in session again next month.
The grand opening was held for Findlay’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant.
The restaurant, which, according to its website, serves “only the most craveable chicken finger meals”, is located in front of the Findlay Village Mall on Tiffin Avenue.
A lot of people braved the cold on Tuesday morning for a chance to win free Raising Cane’s for a year and other prizes.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce which you can see video of below.
“We’re excited to open our second Restaurant in Northwest Ohio and serve our ONE LOVE® to this community!” said Erin Rawson, Area Leader of Restaurants.
“Our next-closest location is almost an hour away in Perrysburg, so we are thrilled to bring our craveable Chicken Finger meals to Findlay and to get involved in the community beyond our Box Combos by active community involvement.”
(From the Tiffin Police Department)
Please allow me to introduce Officer Trent Shoemaker, the newest member of the Tiffin Police Department and our community. Officer Shoemaker brings with him extensive law enforcement experience gained from serving at the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office, the Findlay Police Department, as well as his military law enforcement career. Officer Shoemaker brings that seasoned expertise to our team, further enriching our force with valuable knowledge and skills.
Holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University, Officer Shoemaker is well-prepared to tackle the challenges ahead. As previously noted, he proudly served in the United States Air Force, completing two deployments to the Middle East and earning an honorable discharge.
Tonight, Tiffin Mayor Lee Wilkinson officiated Officer Shoemaker’s oath of office, with his family proudly present. His wife, Rachel, had the honor of pinning his badge, officially recognizing Officer Shoemaker as a Tiffin Police Officer.
We extend a warm welcome to Officer Shoemaker, confident that his presence will strengthen our team and uphold the vision and mission of the Tiffin Police Department. Welcome aboard, Officer Shoemaker. I have no doubt that your contributions will be invaluable to the city of Tiffin.
Chief David Pauly
Outdoor warning sirens will be activated at 9:50 Wednesday morning March 20th as part of the Statewide Tornado Drill.
This test will be canceled if there is a chance of stormy weather, or at the request of the Ohio EMA.
The drill coincides with Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week March 17 – 23.
Businesses, schools, and households are encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans this week.
The City of Findlay is letting people know of the following road closures across town.
The following road closures are in effect from March 18, 2024 to March 22, 2024.
-Putnam St. will be closed to through traffic from Western Ave. to Portz Ave. for curb replacement.
-Portz Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Sandusky St. to Main Cross St. for curb replacement.
-Imperial Lane will be closed to through traffic from Saratoga Dr. to Bristol Dr. for curb replacement.
-Greendale Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Bright Rd. to Sutton Pl. for curb replacement.
Avoid these blocks if possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Engineering Department if you have any questions about these projects at (419) 424-7121.
The United Way of Hancock County will host its 69th Annual Meeting from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th, at the office of its downstairs neighbor, Kan Du Studio, at 318 West Main Cross Street in Findlay.
The event is open to the public and will celebrate donors and organizations committed to United Way’s mission of measurably improving people’s lives in Hancock County.
Those who plan on attending may RSVP by emailing marketing@uwhancock.org or calling 419-423-1432.
(From the Hancock Historical Museum)
Get in the spirit for the upcoming total solar eclipse and learn about some of the local history behind solar eclipses at the Hancock Historical Museum’s “Eclipse Excitement” event taking place 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23.
Open to all ages, this program is free to attend with no registration required. Enjoy refreshments and discover Hancock County’s connection to eclipses including Cass Township native William Wallace Campbell who used eclipses to prove Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.
While exploring the museum campus, visitors will find family-fun stations led by community partners: Hancock Park District, University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, Hancock Public Health and Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
Attendees will also learn how to protect their cameras when taking photos of an eclipse and enjoy the park district’s planetarium.
The first 50 families will go home with a children’s book made possible by the museum’s Richard Barchent, Jr. Educational Fund and all attendees will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses while supplies last.
Thanks to the generosity of the Findlay Elks Lodge #75, Heavenly Pizza and The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, this event is completely free and open to the public.
For more information, visit Hancockhistoricalmuseum.org, call 419-423-4433 or follow the Hancock Historical Museum on Facebook and Instagram.
Ohio’s Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 19th.
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In Hancock County, voters will be deciding on many races, including Hancock County Sheriff, Commissioner, and Prosecutor.
Voters in the 83rd Ohio House District will decide between incumbent Jon Cross and challenger Ty Mathews.
Ohio voters will decide the U.S Senate Republican Primary between Matt Dolan, Frank LaRose, and Bernie Moreno.
Among the issues Hancock County voters will decide on will be a renewal levy for the Blanchard Valley Center – Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and a replacement levy for the Hancock Park District.
In Putnam County, there are two contested commissioner races.
Incumbent Michael Lammers is being challenged by Brad Brubaker, and incumbent Vincent Schroeder is being challenged by Tim Wehri.
Get more details from the Hancock County Board of Elections by clicking here, the Putnam County Board of Elections here, and click here for the Ohio Secretary of State website.
