UPDATE – The boil advisory was lifted on Wednesday morning, according to the water department.
Due to repair work on the water main located on S. Main Street, the Water Department is issuing a WATER BOIL ADVISORY for the following addresses:
S. Main Street: 500, 506, 508, 512, 514, 520, 524
W. Sandusky Street: 103, 114, 119, 119 ½, 125
As a precaution, state and local health officials recommend that, until further notice, consumers vigorously boil, for at least one minute, any water used for drinking (including water used to make ice), cooking, or oral hygiene or bottled water should be used.
The department is collecting samples from the affected area to assure that the water is free from any bacterial contamination. An additional notice will be given when the water boil advisory is lifted. Any questions should be directed to the Water Treatment Plant at 419-424-7193 or Water Distribution Department at 419-424-7460.
Today, Republican State Representative Jon Cross announces his reelection campaign for his fourth and final term in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Representative Cross is a compassionate, conservative champion representing the 83rd district, which encompasses Hancock, Hardin, and (part of) Logan Counties.
“I’m humbled and honored to serve the hardworking people of the 83rd district in the Ohio House. In the relentless pursuit of protecting our constitutional rights and freedoms, I’ve voted to pass pro-life, pro-adoption and pro-family legislation, rigorously defended our Second Amendment rights, and fought to keep Ohio open for business during COVID restrictions,” said Cross.
“From an economic standpoint, I’ve sponsored major economic and workforce development legislation that continues to stimulate our economy and helped to make Ohio’s talented workforce the best in America. And I’m proud to have championed over $100 million of state funding, returned back home, to support our local schools, community projects and infrastructure improvements throughout the 83rd district.”
“And when constituents call, I not only answer the phone, but actively engage, meeting them in their time of need. From assisting the needs of Indian Lake to advocating the various needs of my constituents, I look forward to continuing to be their voice for our district at the statehouse.”
Representative Cross has also announced his campaign committee chair and co-chairs, assembling an all-star group of civic, business, agriculture and military leaders who support his re-election to the Ohio House.
Campaign Chairman Matthew Jennings, CEO of Quest Federal Credit Union in Kenton, will continue to lead the committee.
“Jon Cross is our conservative champion for the 83rd district. Over the past three terms, Cross’ experience, leadership and work ethic has allowed him to deliver on his agenda to keep Ohio safer, stronger, and open for business,” said Jennings.
“I’m proud to stand with Jon Cross, as well as these amazing community leaders who have agreed to serve as his county co-chairs.”
Cross’ campaign committee co-chairs include: (Hancock County) Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, president and CEO of Garner Trucking; Doug Cade, Hancock County Engineer; Ed Ingold, former Hancock County Commissioner and Steve Oman, farmer of Oman Farms and former Hancock County Commissioner.
(Hardin County) Brice Beaman, farmer of Beaman Farms and former Hardin County Commissioner; Rosalie Elliott, community civic leader; Andy McBride, farmer of McBride Farms and owner/advisor of McBride Financial Services; and Lynn Jones Webb, Mayor of Kenton. (Logan County) Bud Christman, owner of Buds Marine; Scott Duff, president and CEO of Ohio Ready Mix and VP of Duff Quarry; GEN John “Mike” Murray, retired (4-Star) United States Army General; and Doug & Libby Zimmerman, owners of Zimmerman Real Estate.
Representative Cross currently serves in the Ohio House majority leadership as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader of the 135th General Assembly. He is a member of the House Energy and Natural Resources, Finance, Government Oversight and Rules and Reference committees.
Representative Cross has recently announced his endorsement and support for President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 presidential campaign.
And as a loving husband and father, Representative Cross is proud to have the unconditional love and support from his wife Christina and children Carson and Connor.
Cross was on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks and you can listen to that interview below.
(ONN) – Ohio’s weeklong white-tailed deer gun hunting season concluded on Sunday.
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, hunters took a total of 70,118 deer.
Last year, the total was 71,931 during gun week.
Hunters checked 25,044 antlered deer and 45,074 antlerless deer, a category which includes does and button bucks.
Coshocton County led the state with 2,441 deer checked.
Other results in the top 10 counties: Tuscarawas (2,260), Ashtabula (2,189), Muskingum (2,076), Knox (1,880), Carroll (1,864), Guernsey (1,798), Washington (1,582), Licking (1,570), and Harrison (1,533).
An additional weekend of deer gun hunting is scheduled for December 16th and 17th.
The Hancock Historical Museum’s annual Christmas Open House will take place on Saturday, December 9th from 5-8pm, and Sunday, December 10th from 1-4pm.
The museum facilities will be decorated for the holidays, with activities, games, and crafts for all ages to enjoy.
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to the museum and enjoy the season with a bit of history.
The facilities will be decorated for the holidays, with activities, games, and crafts for all ages to enjoy.
The historic Hull House will include a special display of antique German nutcrackers, smokers, and Christmas pyramids from the private collection of Mrs. Waltraud Mullinger.
Saturday evening features live music by Findlay String Factor Quintet from Findlay High School.
A celebration of life for Darnell Parker and Darnell Dayon Parker Jr. is being held today and Tuesday at Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center, 817 Harmon St.
Darnell Parker was the founder and director of Adult and Juvenile Diversion program for Hancock County. He died in 2020 at the age of 64.
His son, Darnell Dayon Parker Jr., was a former Findlay High and Bluffton University basketball player and Loveland High School girls head coach. He died in 2022 at the age of 44.
Judge Mark Miller, of Ohio’s 3rd District Court of Appeals, will speak at about 5 p.m. today at the celebration of life. Other activities today and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, will include music, DVD presentations, memories shared by loved ones, friends, police officers, officials, teammates and coaches.
Recruits gathered at their closest District Headquarters with family and friends to sign a letter of intent to become a member of the next Academy Class.
The Findlay District had several cadets sign to join the Highway Patrol and pictures can be seen on their social media below.
The 173rd Cadet Class training commences on Tuesday, December 5 at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus.
City of Findlay water customers have a new way to view their bills.
SmartBill, the third party that currently prints City of Findlay Water Bills, has upgraded its electronic platform for viewing utility bills.
Starting today, City of Findlay customers who have been receiving their bills in their emails will receive an email with the subject line “City of Findlay | SmartPay Works Registration”. The email will come from noreply@smartpayworks.com. We want to ensure our customers that this is not a spam email and they should follow the prompts to ensure they continue to receive their bills electronically.
If there is no response to the first email, another will be sent in 7 days and another in 14 days.
For those who are not currently using the online viewing feature, you can register by going to https://findlayohio.smartpayworks.com and following the prompts for registration.
Please make sure you have a copy of your bill or contact the Utility Billing Department to confirm the way your name is indicated on your water billing account.
Once you confirm the way your name is on the account, continue with the online registration.
The new login page looks like the image below. Once you enter the details and click “Register”, you will be asked to go to your email to finish the registration.
Please note: Although the company is identified as ‘Smartpayworks’, this portal is not to make online payments. Also, this portal will not allow you to see usage other than what is listed on the bill, this feature is specific to viewing your utility bill before it goes to the post office.
Traffic will be affected on some Findlay streets as crews move an apartment building.
A developer is moving the apartment building that was previously on Grand Avenue near the YMCA to West McPherson Avenue to serve as the bones for a new apartment project.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will assist with traffic.
The route the building will take is west on East Lincoln Street, South on South Main Street, and then west on West McPherson Avenue.
The city says the building move will cause expected street closures on East Lincoln Street from Blanchard Street to Main Street, on South Main Street from Lincoln Street to McPherson, and on West McPherson from South Main Street to Summit Street.
People are being asked to avoid those streets from 9 to noon Tuesday as crews move the building.
The Findlay City Planning Commission previously approved the site plan for a 16-unit apartment building.
The plan that was approved for the apartment building on West McPherson Avenue was downsized from the original plan.
Initially, the plan called for a 24-unit apartment building on the south side of McPherson Avenue a little east of Hurd Avenue.
However, that plan needed a variance to increase the allowed total units from 16 to 24, but the Board of Zoning Appeals voted against granting the variance.
The three-story apartment building will be located in the 300 block of West McPherson Avenue, east of the AEP substation.
(ONN) – A federal grand jury has indicted the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio who is accused of bribery and embezzlement crimes.
Samuel Randazzo is charged with 11 counts, including wire fraud and making illegal monetary transactions.
He resigned from being chairman in November 2020 after being accused of receiving more than four million dollars from First Energy in exchange for giving the company special treatment.
If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
The long-awaited indictment marks the latest development in what has been labeled the largest corruption case in Ohio history.
A jury convicted former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges, ex-chair of the Ohio Republican Party, of racketeering in April for their roles in the scheme.
Householder was sentenced to 20 years in prison and Borges five years.
(ONN) – The Ohio State Buckeyes confirmed on Monday that quarterback Kyle McCord has entered his name into the transfer portal.
He entered his third season with the Buckeyes this year as the most experienced quarterback on the roster and won the starting job early in the season after competing with Devin Brown.
McCord threw 24 touchdown passes and just six interceptions, but two of those picks were thrown against Michigan in the team’s only loss.
Ryan Day told the media on Sunday, quote, “I think he’s a good quarterback, I do. After every year, you evaluate everything and try to figure out what to do next.”
