(ONN) – The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an appeal after a judge upheld Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban.

The ACLU of Ohio filed this lawsuit back in March, stating the law was unconstitutional.

Its legal director, Freda Levenson, says they’re extremely disappointed in the judge’s decision.

Levenson says the ban on gender-affirming care for minors goes against the freedoms they aim to protect.

“The government should not come between people and their doctor.”

Meanwhile, organizations like the Center for Christian Virtue believe the judge made the right call.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle.

 The crash occurred on August 7, 2024 at approximately 1:26 A.M. on Interstate 75 near mile post 160 in the City of Findlay in Hancock County.

The preliminary investigation reveals a 2010 Nissan Sentra, driven by Dane Green-Moran, age 17, of Findlay, Ohio, was traveling north on Interstate 75 near mile post 160.

The Nissan Sentra swerved off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail and continued off the roadway and struck a ditch culvert.

The vehicle came to final rest and became fully engulfed by fire. The fire was extinguished a short time later by Liberty Township Fire Department.

Dane Green-Moran succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

It is unknown if a seatbelt was used, and impairment does not believe to be a factor at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Hancock County Fire Department and EMS, Liberty Township Fire Department, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Findlay Police Department and Ed’s Towing.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is letting people know that construction of the new roundabout near U.S. 68 and S.R. 15 on the south side of Findlay will begin soon.

ODOT says U.S. 68 and the S.R. 15 and U.S. 68 eastbound ramps will close Monday, August 19, for 75 days.

The suggested detour is listed below.

ODOT’s Cheri Newton explains how the project came about.

ODOT says the project is needed because Township Roads 49 and 77, which currently provide access to U.S. 68, will be removed as part of the Eagle Creek Dry Storage Basin project, one of the projects included in the Flood-Risk Reduction Program currently underway by Hancock County and the Maumee Watershed Conservancy District. 

The project will:

-Remove the current U.S. 68 exit ramp from State Route 15 eastbound.

-Connect Township Road 80 to the ramp to provide access to U.S. 68.

-Construct a new U.S. 68 exit ramp from State Route 15 eastbound.

-Construct a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 68, the new U.S. 68 exit ramp, and the eastbound State Route 15 entrance ramp.

Get more on the project by clicking here.

(From the Bluffton Historical Society)

On Saturday, August 10, the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will celebrate the Bluffton Fire Department with a Bluffton History Day program that recreates an 1898 photograph of volunteer firefighters shooting water over Main St. as a test of the new Village water system. 

Bluffton’s Main St. will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to create a splash zone for the demonstration that will include an early Bluffton #1 Studebaker fire truck.

The fire department program will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the ringing of the Town Hall bell, which was originally installed as a way to sound the official call to firemen.

Food and beverages will be sold including:

Chicken and BBQ sandwiches, drinks and desserts by Bluffton Presbyterian Church Fellowship Committee

Corny Brothers kettle corn

(From the City of Findlay)

On August 7, 2024, from 7am-4pm Washington Street from Liberty Street to Hurd Avenue will be closed for sanitary sewer repair.

Findlay and Hancock County are included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued by the National Weather Service.

The Watch goes until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Forecasters say storms that develop could produce 75 mph wind gusts, large hail, heavy rainfall, and a couple tornadoes are possible.

(ONN) – A child died after being struck by a vehicle in Clyde on Sunday evening.

Police in Clyde described the victim as being under the age of two.

Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures but the child succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The circumstances leading up to the incident were not provided by authorities.

Police say an investigation is ongoing.

The Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, the Sandusky County Coroner’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted on the scene.

This year’s Flag City Night Out event, which was scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Riverside Park in Findlay has been postponed due to potential bad weather conditions.

“Based on the most current weather forecasts for our area, there is a chance of pop up showers, potential thunderstorms and strong winds for this evening,” said Findlay Police Officer Brian White.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are sadly postponing Flag City Night Out for tonight and moving to our rain date of next Tuesday, August 13th at 6 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we hope to see you next Tuesday!”

For those not familiar, Flag City Night Out is a free, family-friendly event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.

Flag City Night Out allows the public a chance to interact with safety services (Police, Sheriff, Fire, EMS and others) on a one on one basis and get a look at the equipment they use.

Flag City Night Out also serves to highlight non-profit community programs available in the community and get people in touch with the resources they need.

This year’s event will feature live entertainment, food, demonstrations, children’s activities and train rides.

Area mascots will also be on hand to participate in our 10th Annual Mascot Games, with an intermission for the Police vs. Fire Games where area youth will be paired up with officers and firefighters in a variety of games.

An inflatable obstacle course will be set up to allow children to test their skills, as well as Root Beer floats and snow cones provided by Movement Church and Kona Ice to cool off.

Area non-profit organizations will also be on hand to offer insight into what they do and connect people with resources.

For those that can’t make it, we encourage you to turn on your porch light with a blue bulb.

This is a symbolic gesture to show that you stand unified with area safety services and the fight against crime.

For more information on the National Night Out initiative you can visit https://natw.org/.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation reported its second-quarter 2024 numbers on Tuesday.

The oil refiner headquartered in Findlay is reporting net income of $1.5 billion for the second quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $2.2 billion for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted net income was $1.4 billion for the second quarter of 2024. 

“Our second quarter results reflect our commitment to peer-leading operational and commercial performance,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Maryann Mannen.

“Overall, the business generated $3.2 billion of net cash provided by operating activities and we returned $3.2 billion through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter. We continue to execute disciplined, high-return refining investments and advance attractive midstream growth opportunities.”

Get more on the company’s second-quarter results by clicking here.

Flag City BalloonFest is coming up this weekend in Findlay.

It will be held on August 9th, 10th and 11th at Emory Adams Park.

BalloonFest is a free, family-friendly event that features food vendors, live music, Glow Encounter, a kids’ zone with inflatables and games, and much more.

There will also be hot air balloon rides, weather permitting.

BalloonFest’s Kellie Bibler has more about all the fun things you can do at BalloonFest in the audio below.

Admission to BalloonFest is free thanks to the generosity of their sponsors.

Below is video from last year when WFIN’s Matt Demczyk went up on Friday morning.