(From the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District)

The Board of Hancock County Commissioners and the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District will be closing the Recycling Hub location during the Memorial Day-Holiday Weekend.

The Recycling Hub, located at 1720 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay, will be CLOSED beginning Friday, May 23rd at 5pm and will reopen Monday, May 26th by 8pm.

This decision was made with ongoing litter and contamination concerns as well as having limited service hours in respect of Memorial Day.

The Recycling Hub will resume collection hours on Monday evening for established recycling donations.

For more recycling locations please visit www.HancockEnvironment.com or follow on Facebook @HancockEnvironment.

(From the University of Findlay)

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will host a hands-on summer STEAM Camp with a theme of “Behind the Byte” from June 9 to 13.

The camp, which runs in conjunction with the Imagination Station of Toledo, encourages students ages 8 to 14 to dive into computers.

“Students will take a computer apart to learn the inner workings, discover block coding, and explore how one ‘bug’ can mess everything up,” explained Amanda Davidson-Johnston, education manager at the Mazza Museum. “Students are more connected to technology than ever before, so it’s important that they understand how their devices work and how to recognize signs of hacking or computer viruses.”

The camp will take place on the University’s campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 9 to 13. Cost of registration is $200 per child and includes instruction, all required materials, and a STEAM Camp T-shirt.

To register, visit the Mazza Museum’s Events page online at www.mazzamuseum.org/events/. For questions regarding the camp, including scholarships to help with the cost, contact Amanda Davidson-Johnston at 419-434-4777 or send an email to amanda.davidsonjohnston@findlay.edu.

(From Hancock Park District)

Zonta Landing Boat Rentals at Riverside Park will be reopening for the season on Saturday, May 24!

The hours are 1-7 pm on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays through Labor Day.

Canoes, Kayaks, & Pedal Boats are available for rent at a standard rental fee of $5 per 1/2 hour.

Zonta Landing accepts cash or check only.

For more information, please visit the “Park News” section of our website, hancockparks.com.

(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)

Lilian Perkins has been selected as the recipient of the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) 2025 Youtheatre college scholarship.

Perkins, the daughter of Bryan and Kimberlee Perkins and a 2025 graduate of Findlay High School, plans to attend The University of Kentucky in the fall with a major in chemical engineering. Scholarship recipients are selected based on the level of participation and number of years participating in MCPA’s Youtheatre program. The development of performing arts and technical production skills is also reviewed criteria.

“The Youtheatre program allowed me to connect with close friends that share my same interests. Our special bonds were strengthened by our similar passions and our desire to work towards the goal of creating art.” Perkins said. “The perseverance, patience, discipline, and gratitude that I have learned while part of the Youtheatre program have prepared me to make breakthroughs in higher education. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a special community.”

More than 200 students participate in MCPA’s Youtheatre programming each year through workshops, productions and camps.

For additional information about upcoming Youtheatre programming, contact Craig VanRenterghem, Education Director, at education@mcpa.org.

The Hancock County Commissioners Office is informing the public that the commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 27 is canceled.

The next regular commissioners meeting will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m.

The meetings are held at 514 South Main Street in Findlay in the conference room on the first floor.

(From Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services)

Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services is proud to announce that its Mobile Advocacy Services program has been recognized with the Promising Practices Award at the Ohio Attorney General’s Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance, held in Columbus, Ohio.

Now in its 33rd year, Two Days in May is an annual statewide conference that brings together nearly 1,000 victim advocates to share best practices, learn about emerging trends, and strengthen the network of support for Ohio’s crime victims. This year’s theme, “Every Step a Victory,” highlighted the importance of progress in the lives of survivors and the critical role advocates play in that journey.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost addressed the conference, celebrating the ongoing work of victim service providers and recognizing outstanding achievements in the field. Among those honored was Open Arms for its innovative Mobile Advocacy Services—a program designed to meet survivors where they are, offering support, resources, and safety directly in the community.

Since its launch, Mobile Advocacy has already reached 41 individuals in just 17 months, demonstrating immediate and meaningful impact. This flexible and accessible approach allows advocates to remove barriers to support, making it easier for survivors to begin their path to healing.

For more information about Open Arms and its services, visit openarmsfindlay.com.

(From the Findlay Police Department)

The City maintains 16 outdoor warning sirens strategically located throughout the community. These sirens are intended to provide an audio alert for individuals who are outdoors and may not have immediate access to other forms of notification such as television, radio, or cell phones.

Recently, the City completed Phase 1 of a two-phase siren replacement project, replacing 8 of the 16 sirens with new upgraded systems. The remaining 8 sirens are fully operational and scheduled for replacement in the future.

Following the installation, 5 of the 8 newly installed sirens inadvertently activated without cause last month. In response, the City’s internal team, along with the contractors responsible for the installation, conducted a thorough evaluation of the equipment and repairs are now completed.

We will be testing the 8 newly installed sirens on Wednesday, May 28th at 10:00 AM to make sure the sirens are running properly.

Please see the below list of sirens to be tested:

Siren 1 Blanchard \ Brookside Dr.

Siren 2 Tiffin Ave \ FFD # 3

Siren 3 N. Main St. \ FFD 2

Siren 4 CR 99 \ Forest Trail

Siren 6 Western Ave \ Joy Ave

Siren 8 CR 140 \ SR 12

Siren 9 Bright Rd \ Bio Life

Siren 16 Longmeadow Ln

(ONN) – He’s faster than a speeding bullet and now Ohio lawmakers want to make him a permanent fixture of the Buckeye State.

A bill making its way through the Ohio Statehouse would make Superman the official superhero of Ohio.

Sponsors of the bill say it will help recognize a key centerpiece of Ohio’s cultural history.

Comic book fans will remember that Clark Kent’s roots started right here in our state.

His creators, two high school classmates in Cleveland – Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster introduced Superman to the world in the 1930s.

The new Superman movie was also shot in Cleveland and Cincinnati and comes out this summer.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

“Grief Trails” is happening this July at Challenged Champions Equestrian Center in Ottawa, Ohio.

 Registration for the program is required by Monday, June 2.

This special day camp is designed to support children and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

“Grief Trails” is sponsored by Bridge Home Health & Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System.

This year’s program will offer two age-specific sessions, one on Monday, July 21, and the other on Monday, July 28.

To learn more about “Grief Trails,” please visit https://bvhs.info/4l74Mtm today.

(From Tiffin Police Chief David Pauly)

Congratulations to the 2025 Tiffin Citizen Academy Graduates!

On behalf of the entire Tiffin Police Department, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the latest graduates of the Tiffin Citizen Academy!

Over the past ten weeks, these dedicated community members took time out of their busy lives to step into our world — learning firsthand about the work, challenges, and heart behind the badge.

They experienced everything from patrol procedures and criminal investigations to traffic stops, K-9 demonstrations, dispatch operations, and even use-of-force decision-making.

But more than the hands-on training and behind-the-scenes tours, they built relationships — with our officers, with each other, and with the community we all serve.

Graduates, your curiosity, enthusiasm, respect, and commitment to understanding what we do has not gone unnoticed. You leave this program not just as graduates, but as ambassadors for the Tiffin Police Department — ready to share what you’ve learned, help bridge gaps, and strengthen the bonds between law enforcement and our community.

Thank you for walking beside us. We are proud of each and every one of you!

Chief David Pauly