(ONN) – A parochial school teacher in Tiffin is facing charges of inducing panic.

A teacher at Calvert Catholic High School is accused of writing a threatening note that was found in the high school last month.

The note referenced someone having a gun inside the school and threatened those that were there.

According to the Tiffin Police Department, a grand jury indicted 47-year-old Rhonda Huffman.

The school placed her on administrative leave once she was identified as a person of interest.

She’s charged with two counts of felony inducing panic.

(ONN) – The Ohio State Senate is considering a bill that would make Ohio hospitals publish the cost of their services.

The Ohio House recently passed the bill which includes language that allows patients to submit complaints to the Ohio Department of Health if hospitals failed to comply.

Supporters of the bill say it allows the patient to price shop in advance of having a procedure.

At issue is the patient complaint clause and publishing prices versus publishing estimated costs.

The bill is in committee.

(From Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio)

The Board of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is pleased to announce the sale of the Hilty Home building in Pandora, Ohio to the Village of Pandora. The sale was completed on June 4th and includes the 60,000-square-foot former Hilty Memorial Home building and two adjacent parcels of land donated to the Village by MHCO.

Following the November 1, 2022 announcement that the Hilty Memorial Home would close efforts were made to find buyers for the long-term care facility. In addition, efforts were made to find a new owner-operator or location for the Hilty Preschool & Childcare program. Unfortunately, MHCO did not receive offers for either operation, and no suitable location was found to relocate the childcare.

The Pandora Village Council stepped forward in early 2024 and submitted a purchase proposal to HUD, the loan holder for the empty facility. Meanwhile, all parties went to work to finalize the business details.

The Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation joined the Village in its efforts to find a workable solution for the building and childcare. Jenna Buckland and Molly Schroeder offered to purchase the childcare operation. Hilty Faithful Foundation Preschool and Childcare, LLC was established and remains in the Hilty Building under the continued direction of Amanda Dettrow. Expansion of the childcare space and program is in progress.

Owners will continue to find additional business operations to utilize the remaining areas of the building, providing opportunities for new and expanding businesses to have accessible space in the local community.

Hilty Memorial Home opened in 1979, after retired teacher, Margaret Hilty, left her entire estate to the Missionary Church East Central Conference District to establish a nursing home “like the Mennonites did in Bluffton”. The Hilty Memorial Home was acquired by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio in 2012 when the Missionary Church decided to divest of the long-term care facility.

MHCO Board Chair, Elizabeth Kelly, offered her reflections, “We have been committed to honoring Margaret Hilty’s generous legacy and her intention to serve the people of Pandora and Putnam County. Sometimes we must bring closure to something so that new life has an opportunity to emerge. Already, new and good things are happening. Our Board remains deeply grateful to the many people who made this transaction possible and wish the Village and new tenants well in their future endeavors.”

MHCO continues to serve the elders of the region at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Willow Ridge and Maple Crest locations in Bluffton through Long-Term Care, Short-Term Rehab, Assisted Living and Independent Living service offerings.

(From the Findlay Rotary Club)

Olivia Smith has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Richard E. “Dick” Daugherty Scholarship. Smith is a 2024 graduate of Findlay High School and is the daughter of Valerie and Ryan Smith. She plans to attend the Huntington University in the fall to pursue a degree in film production and minoring in television (broadcasting) production.

While in high school she participated in orchestra, National Honor Society and was a member of the Honor Roll. Smith was also chosen for All Trac Conference Honor Roll, All NLL Conference Honor Roll and various other honors in the All Trac and All NLL Conferences for volleyball.

Smith has volunteered in various volleyball camps, Special Olympics, City Mission and several other community service roles.

The Richard E. “Dick” Daugherty Scholarship fund was endowed by The Findlay Publishing Company and the Findlay Rotary Club in 2004 in honor of Daugherty, who passed away in 2008. He had spent more than 50 years with the company. Daugherty had been recognized as “Mr. Findlay Rotary.” Dick was the first recipient of the Findlay Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award. The award has since been named the Richard E. Daugherty Lifetime Achievement Award. The Richard E. “Dick” Daugherty Scholarship is designated for students studying art, including graphic design, music, dance, theatre or speech (broadcasting).

Anyone wishing to contribute to The Richard E. “Dick” Daugherty Scholarship Fund may contact The Community Foundation at 101 West Sandusky Street, Suite 207 Findlay OH 45840 or call (419) 425-1100.

The Findlay Rotary Club was founded in 1920 and is a member of Rotary International, an association of Rotary clubs around the world, which today numbers almost 32,000 clubs in over 200 countries. The Rotary Club of Findlay was founded by the city’s leaders in 1920, and continues with the leaders of today. The Club also sponsors the Rotaract Club at The University of Findlay.

(ONN) – We’ve had some wild weather this spring in the Buckeye State and we are on course to break the all-time state tornado record.

There have been 62 tornadoes in Ohio so far this year, and these are official tornadoes by National Weather Service surveys.

They confirmed that they were, at least on the ground for some point of their track, and that is a number that we have never seen, at least at this point into this season, that is across the entire state of Ohio.

So, let’s put it in perspective as far as historical terms.

1992 holds the standing record of 62 tornadoes, now in 2024, with plenty of time left in the year we’ve already tied that number and we’ll very likely be breaking that in the coming weeks ahead.

(From the Hancock Historical Museum)

Have you ever wondered how Findlay got the nickname Flag City USA?

Discover the fascinating story behind Findlay’s iconic nickname in an enlightening presentation by Joy Bennett, Curator and Archivist at the Hancock Historical Museum.

Learn about the dedicated individuals who made it happen and the celebrations that have defined our city for over 50 years.

Join us to explore Findlay’s enduring legacy as a symbol of American pride!

Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Meeting Room 1.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into our city’s rich history and patriotic spirit!

The Findlay Police Department took a man into custody after being engaged in a standoff with the individual.

It happened in the 1800 Block of Bishop Lane.

Police said they received a call Tuesday morning about gunshots being heard coming from the residence.

Police responded and tried to get the man to come out but he refused.

Police told the man they obtained a search warrant for discharging a firearm within city limits and needed to enter the house.

The man refused to let them enter and after trying to convince the man to come out for several hours police could be seen entering the house and a few minutes later walking out with the man.

Police said the man told police that he had been setting off firecrackers in his backyard, and remnants of exploded firecrackers were found in the yard. 

Police searched the home and no firearms were found. 

Lt. Morey, in the video below, said the man has a history of mental illness and they will get him the help he needs.

The man was booked at the Hancock County Jail for obstructing official business and will undergo a mental health screening. 

(From Hancock Public Health)

Hancock County Online Community Member Survey!

We are excited to present this survey to you.

This survey will help us 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 {available in English and Spanish (Espanol), all in one link and QR code} and information as well as posters that can be circulated to the community.

SurveyMonkey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HancockCounty

The Findlay Police Department says three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that sent one of the vehicles onto its side.

The crash happened in the 100 block of Western Avenue at 12:06 Monday afternoon.

Police say Alixandria Arnold, 23, of Findlay, was driving a Ford Escape northbound on Western Avenue when she turned westbound to enter an alley in front of a southbound Jeep Cherokee.

Police say the two vehicles collided and the Ford Escape ended up on its side.

Firefighters had to use tools to extricate Arnold from her vehicle.

She was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment as were the two people in the Jeep Cherokee, the driver, Alice Easton, 60, of Upper Sandusky, and passenger Patricia Fairchild, also from Upper Sandusky.

Police say Arnold was issued a citation for failing to yield while making a turn.

Camp 911 is being held June 10-14 at First Presbyterian Church at 2330 South Main Street in Findlay.

Camp 911 is an interactive safety camp for kids who will be entering kindergarten in the fall and helps them learn basic safety.

At Camp 911 children will learn different safety lessons such as online safety, bike safety, stranger danger and much more while interacting with local first responders. 

We spoke with the fire department’s Beth Baker on Monday as the kids were learning about fire safety.

Beth says 175 Hancock County kids are taking part in Camp 911 this week.

Camp 911 is a joint effort led by local emergency response agencies, including Hanco, Findlay Fire and Police Departments, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and Hancock Public Health.