(WTOL-11) – Tragedy at the jeep plant in Toledo as a man lost his life while on the job.
The Toledo Fire Department confirmed with WTOL-11 that a worker at the Jeep assembly plant died after being crushed early Wednesday afternoon.
However, officials have not shared who it was or how it happened.
UAW Local 12 released a statement, saying the entire Local 12 family extends our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of our brother lost today while on the job.
An employee who spoke with WTOL says they heard it happened while others were on break.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Findlay Police Department, the University of Findlay Police Department, and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, announced today an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8P.M. to 12A.M. tonight, (Friday, August 23) on Main Street, in the City of Findlay, Hancock County.
The OVI checkpoints, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
The checkpoints will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat alcohol-related injury and fatal crashes.
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.
The City of Findlay Police Department has been live with their Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and Fleet 3 in-Car Cameras for one (1) year as of August 14, 2024.
The following are some statistics of that program in the past year:
71 Findlay Police Department Officers and Auxiliary Officers have used the BWC system to submit evidence.
58,489 pieces of digital evidence has been uploaded to evidence.com by members of the City of Findlay Police Department.
11,927 photos and/or videos uploaded to evidence.com using Axon Capture.
2,568 photos and/or videos uploaded to evidence.com through 726 uses of Axon Community Request.
18.07 TB (terabytes) of storage so far on evidence.com.
6,079 pieces of digital evidence shared with partner agencies (County Prosecutor, Law Director, CSB) through 508 records requests.
12,988 pieces of digital evidence shared with individuals through 322 different public records requests.
The twenty-one (21) marked patrol vehicles were outfitted with the Axon Fleet 3 in-car camera system as of August 6, 2024 with training on this system completed in May and June with all sworn personnel.
The City of Findlay Police Department has had five (5) charging docks replaced due to some of the charging bays not working, and have had seven (7) body cams replaced due to various issues with the devices.
One (1) dash came was replaced due to internal errors. Axon support provided the Return Authorization within minutes of the request, and that the replacement devices all arrived within days.
Overall, aside from a few minor learning curves, it has been a very successful program.
Police Chief James Mathias says the use of body cameras is increasing transparency and accountability as well as enhancing officer safety.
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding mobile device owners everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites.
The Ohio Turnpike does NOT request its customers to make payments by text. Collections of unpaid tolls and/or toll violations do NOT occur by text either.
The only websites associated with the Ohio Turnpike’s E-ZPass accounts are ezpassoh.com and ohioturnpike.org.
We encourage all customers to stay alert to these text scams.
For questions about the Ohio Turnpike’s E-ZPass notifications, contact us through ezpassoh.com or ohioturnpike.org.
What Customers Should Do If They Have Been Victimized:
Mobile device owners who receive suspicious tolling text messages should delete them without clicking on the link.
Anyone who may have clicked on a fraudulent link and provided any personally identifiable information should immediately contact their bank or credit card provider to secure their information and financial accounts.
Victims of SMS tolling text scams should file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and be sure to include the phone number from where the text originated and the website listed within the text.
Individuals with questions about tolls incurred should check their account using the toll agency’s legitimate website or contact the toll agency’s customer service phone number.
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The Hancock County Fair will be held August 27 – September 2 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds located at 1017 East Sandusky Street in Findlay.
“The Hancock County Fair is more than just a fair, it’s a tradition,” the fair says on its website.
WFIN’s Chris Oaks recently spoke with the fair’s Haley Reese about some of the exciting changes at the fair this year.
The schedule of events is listed below with Wednesday, August 28 being Veterans Day at the fair.
Thursday, August 29 will be Senior Day and also the Travis Denning concert.
Saturday, August 31 will include the Demolition Derby. Get more schedule details below.
Tickets will be sold primarily online.
Ticket bearers will be able to print their tickets at home and carry them to the gate or present their tickets digitally on their phones or tablets at the fair and/or event admission gates.
“We encourage you to purchase your tickets online prior to arriving at the fair. All gates will scan electronic tickets. Cash purchases will be limited to select gates.”
(ONN) – Republican State Senator Michele Reynolds of Canal Winchester wants to end the death penalty in Ohio.
“I don’t think it necessarily matters if being pro-life just when we’re talking about babies, I think being pro-life is really about life, period, all life.”
Reynolds also says the death penalty does not necessarily mean closure for victims and families.
Companion bills in the Ohio House and Senate would abolish the death penalty and require life sentences for those convicted of aggravated murder.
Hancock County is conducting a short survey to better understand the health needs in the community.
Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on making the community a healthier place to live by clicking on the link below.
Hancock Public Health says the survey will help them collect data for developing the 2026-2028 Hancock County Community Health Assessment, a process conducted every 3 years.
Below is the survey link and QR code, and information, as well as posters that can be circulated to the community.
Nearly two dozen mayors from across Ohio gathered in Findlay for the Ohio Mayors Alliance Regional Meeting.
Mayors from both parties and nearly every corner of the state were in attendance to discuss a range of issues such as public safety, housing, education, and other policy priorities.
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn, along with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith provided remarks at the event at the Hancock Hotel.
“We are excited to bring our bipartisan coalition of mayors together in Findlay for an important meeting and policy discussion,” said Ohio Mayors Alliance Executive Director Keary McCarthy.
“Findlay was recently named top micropolitan in the country for the tenth consecutive year. This national recognition is a testament to the city’s leadership and it makes this community the perfect place to host this year’s regional meeting.”
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn tells WFIN it was great to host mayors from 20 cities from across Ohio.
The Ohio Mayors Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of mayors in Ohio’s 31 largest cities. Toledo, Findlay, and Lima are the three member cities in Northwest Ohio. Mayors who attended the meeting are:
Mayor Shammas Malik, Akron Mayor Steve Patterson, Athens Mayor Don Adams, Beavercreek Mayor Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati Mayor Kahlil Seren, Cleveland Heights Mayor Andrew Ginther, Columbus Mayor Jeffrey Mims, Dayton Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes, Dublin Mayor Kevin Brubaker, Elyria Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Euclid Mayor Mitch Rhodus, Fairfield Mayor Christina Muryn, Findlay Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage, Grove City Mayor Jeff Gore, Huber Heights Mayor Peggy Lehner, Kettering Mayor Meghan George, Lakewood Mayor Don McDaniel, Lancaster Mayor Sharetta Smith, Lima Mayor Jodie Perry, Mansfield Mayor Joe Begeny, Reynoldsburg Mayor Rob Rue, Springfield Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, Toledo
The mission of the Ohio Mayors Alliance is to strengthen Ohio’s cities through collaboration, communication, improved advocacy, and stronger partnerships with policymakers.
