The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife confirmed 27 white-tailed deer in Allen, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) during the 2023-24 deer hunting season.
The Division of Wildlife tested 2,734 deer during the 2023-24 season. Positive samples were found in Allen (one), Hardin (one), Marion (four), and Wyandot (21) counties.
Testing was performed on deer harvested by hunters during the 2023-24 season, as well as on deer taken through targeted removal efforts in February and March. Postseason deer removal is meant to slow the spread of CWD by reducing deer numbers in areas where the disease has been detected.
Since the fall of 2020, 49 wild deer in Ohio have tested positive for CWD, all in Allen, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties (one in Allen, one in Hardin, 10 in Marion, 37 in Wyandot). Allen County’s first case of CWD was confirmed in November 2023.
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer and other similar species, including mule deer, elk, and moose. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no strong evidence that CWD is transmissible to humans. Find more information about CWD, including a map of known locations, at ohiodnr.gov/cwd.
Findlay-based One Energy Enterprises has announced a partnership that will take it to the next level with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange and a new name.
“The next generation of turbines we’re putting up cost over $8 million a piece, so we need a whole lot of access to capital and as we grow the best way to do that is to end up as a public company,” said One Energy founder and CEO Jereme Kent.
On with WFIN’s Chris Oaks, Kent says they will be known as One Power Company as a publicly listed company when the merger with TortoiseEcofin Acquisition Corp. III is finalized.
Learn more about the merger by listening to the full interview Chris conducted with Jereme below.
The Cory-Rawson Local School District Board of Education recognized Autokiniton’s Bluffton plant and Masterpiece Signs and Graphics for their strong support of the district’s schools at their May meeting. The companies were honored as part of the Ohio School Boards Association’s (OSBA) 2024 Business Honor Roll program.
The program gives school districts a way to say “thanks” to local businesses and recognize them for their valuable contributions to schools.
“Autokiniton’s Bluffton Plant has been very generous to families in our district.” said Brent Thomas, board president.
“The employees have generously donated backpacks and lunch bags to students at the start of the school year and have provided Christmas gifts to families in our school who are in need. Autokiniton is also a strong partner with our career development efforts.”
Thomas shared, “Masterpiece Signs and Graphics has worked closely with Cory-Rawson for many years to ensure our brand and signage is professional. This year, Masterpiece designed, produced, and installed our Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame display. Additionally, the company made a donation toward the project and supports other projects throughout the school.”
(ONN) – Some revisions have been approved to the bylaws and rules for Ohio high school athletics.
Six referendums were passed during the annual voting window for the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Among the issues that were amended this year are the definition of a school day, mid-season transfers, games against out of state schools and student residency.
Also, schools can now move up to division one in football, basketball, baseball and other sports beginning with the start of the 24-25 school year.
The OHSAA’s goal is to have 64 schools in divisions one and two for this coming school year.
#OHSAA member schools have passed all six proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws, including Issue 1B, which allows schools to request to move up to Division I on a sport-by-sport basis for the upcoming season. https://t.co/TKr72Y4cPOpic.twitter.com/002reWFE9K
Findlay City Schools is thrilled to announce Findlay City Schools Preschool’s attainment of a prestigious 5-Star Step Up To Quality rating. This achievement reaffirms Findlay City Schools Preschool’s unwavering dedication to excellence.
Step Up To Quality, Ohio’s five-star quality rating and improvement system for early learning and education programs, sets the standard for excellence in the field. With its comprehensive evaluation criteria spanning learning and development, administrative standards, staff qualifications, and family and community partnerships, achieving a 5-star rating is a testament to Findlay City Schools Preschool’s commitment to excellence in early childhood education.
In compliance with Ohio’s stringent preschool licensing requirements mandated by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Findlay City Schools Preschool not only meets but exceeds state standards for health, safety, and educational quality. This rigorous licensing process ensures that the school provides a nurturing, secure, and enriching environment conducive to the holistic development of every child entrusted to its care.
“Becoming a 5-Star school is a collaborative building and district-wide effort. From custodians, to teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, school psychologists, and administrators, the whole team comes together to make sure we are providing above-quality programming for our students,” said FCS Preschool principal Jackie Nelson.
“We want to be the very best for our Tiny Trojans and their families.”
Findlay City Schools Preschool goes above and beyond to ensure that its programs adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety.
The City of Findlay put up the Hometown Hero banners along Main Street ahead of Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
This batch of banners includes 106 in total and 18 new ones.
The new banners are located on the west side of Main Street from Front Street up to the Hancock County War Memorial at Center Street.
The new banners displayed are of James Bish, Mike Crawford, David Davis, Sr., Richard Earl Ebert, Richard Gerald Ebert, Glenn Farmer, Robert Grant, Bert Meyers, Dale A. Miller, Felipe Pina Jr., Gregory Pope, Michael “Mick” Reed, Eugene Reinhart, Jack Reynolds, Monte Sampson, Roger Thomas, Mark Tiell, John Wallace.
Mayor Christina Muryn says City of Findlay recognizes the great sacrifice that our military members make in serving our country.
She says the Hometown Hero banners honor local members of the military and include active, retired and deceased service members.
The banners will be displayed through the end of July 2024. The following are banners that will be displayed: James Bish, Marlo Brannan, Herman Baughman, Donald Brumley, MD, Robert Brown, Robert Bushong, Charles Clapper, Michael Colquitt, Mike Crawford, Julian Davis, David Davis, Sr., Donald DePuy, James DePuy, Thomas Diller, Cyrus Dillinger Jr., Gerald Droll, Trey Dukat, Richard Earl Ebert, Richard Gerald Ebert, Glenn Farmer, Alfonso Gonzalez, Jr., Robert Grant, Todd Hicks, David Karcher, William Kiser, Derek Kistler, Richard Krout, Charles Leatherman, Rollie Leatherman, Ben Leonard, Fred Leonard, James Logsdon, Richard Long, Barry Lord, Josiah Lord, Ben Lunn, Lester MacGregor, Harold Main, Donald Mathias, John Mathias, Richard Mathias, Merle May, Michael May, Douglas McDaniel, Larry McDaniel, Leo McKee, Paul McKinniss, Richard Mestrez, Bert Meyers, Norman Meyers, Ervin Miles, Dale A. Miller, Donald Misamore, Richard Muzy, Ivan Nesler, Francis Norton, Rex Orians, Wilson Parish, Jeffry Patterson, Caleb Peeples, David Pelphrey, George Phebus, Gary Phillips II, Felipe Pina Jr., James Anthony Poignon, II, Gregory Pope, Jerry Quinlan, Michael “Mick” Reed, Eugene Reinhart, Jack Reynolds, Harry Routson, Monte Sampson, Carl Schneider, George Schneider, Lawrence Schneider, Otto Schneider, Andrew Schultz, Maurice Schutz, Jack Smith Jr., Daniel Snyder, James Speck, Sr., Craig Spieker, Virgil Stechschulte, Cloyce Steegman, Robert Stimmel, Allen Straight, Jerry Street, Jeffrey Sullivan, Terry Sutherland, Roger Thomas, Mark Tiell, Arthur Tighe, Richard Ulrich, Louis Urschalitz, Mary Urschalitz, Norbert Urschalitz, William Urschalitz, Fred Van Voorhis, John Wallace, Drew Whitacre, Alvin Wilkins, Francis Wilkins, Kenneth Wilkins, Leland Wilkins, Myrl Wilkins, Robert Windle.
The City of Findlay displays banners recognizing the United States Military Service Members at various times throughout the year with the most prominent times being May, July, and November. For more information on recognizing an active, retired, or deceased service member, please visit www.findlayohio.com/hero or contact the Mayor’s Office at 419-424-7137.
“It is our desire to continually recognize the military service members who have given so much of themselves to serve our country. This is one small way we can do that and show our communities strong support of those who serve, our country, and our community. I felt this was a great way to utilize a prominent location downtown to recognize individuals in our community that fought to protect our freedoms,” said Mayor Christina Muryn.
The Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay says it is sad to hear that one of the community’s historic buildings has made it onto Ohio’s endangered list for 2024.
“We’re grateful for the efforts to raise awareness about the importance of preservation in our county and state,” the museum said on its Facebook page.
“Let’s work together to protect our heritage!”
The building was originally built as the First Congregational Church and completed in 1867 and is believed to be the oldest still standing religious structure in the county.
The county is currently building a new Hancock County Judicial Center to house Probate and Juvenile Court west of the current building and the concern is that the old Probate/Juvenile Court building will be torn down for parking for the new building.
The fate of the building will be up to the Hancock County Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Tim Bechtol has said he’d like to remove the additions that were added to it over the years and preserve the original historic structure, but what will happen to it has not yet been decided.
He said the new Hancock County Judicial Center, which is located at 209 West Main Cross Street, should be completed by late fall or early winter.
The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary recently awarded 11 $1,000 scholarships to students in Hancock and surrounding counties interested in pursuing a health-related career.
The 2024 BVHS Auxiliary scholarship winners include: Ella Armstrong (Bluffton High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Goshen College; Jacob Barnhart (Findlay High School), pursuing a health sciences degree at The Ohio State University; Brooke Camper (Bluffton High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Cedarville University; Molly Crates (Findlay High School), pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at The Ohio State University; Emma Hoffman (Ottawa-Glandorf High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Bowling Green State University; Paige Maas (Ottawa-Glandorf High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Bowling Green State University; Christian Price (Fostoria High School), pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Findlay; Iris Schorsch (McComb High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Owens Community College; Kaytlynn Schroeder (Leipsic High School), pursuing a nutrition and dietetics degree at Bluffton University; Cora Sterling (Findlay High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Ohio Northern University; and Adelaide Wilt (Findlay High School), pursuing a pre-medicine/biology degree at Miami University.
Monies for the scholarship fund are derived from the annual membership dues contributed by Auxiliary members.
Join us on Thursday, June 13 from 6-8 PM at Miracle Park (behind the Cube) for a night of fun.
This family-friendly event is open to all ages.
The Findlay Fire Department and Police Departments will be present with vehicles to check out, the Keep Active, Keep Healthy bus will have activities available, and more.
Movement Church will be providing free popcorn and hot dogs for the event.
We hope you will join us for a night of community fun!
If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, please contact the Mayor’s Office at mayor@findlayohio.gov or (419) 424-7137.
The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Interstate 75 near Milepost 189 in Perrysburg Township. The crash occurred on May 16, 2024 at approximately 11:38 P.M.
21-year-old Aaron D. Gardner of West Millgrove, Ohio, was operating a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle southbound on Interstate 75 near milepost 189 in the left lane. Mr. Gardner accelerated at a high rate of speed and lost control. He then traveled into the right lane and struck the rear of a 1997 Peterbuilt commercial tractor/trailer outfit operated by 64-year-old Albert G. Woodley of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Mr. Gardner was thrown from the motorcycle and was struck by a 2018 Subaru Impreza operated by 19-year-old Jillian C. Trombley of Perrysburg, Ohio.
Mr. Gardner was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Gardner was wearing a helmet and protective gear at the time of the crash. Alcohol or drug impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Perrysburg Township Police Department, Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS, Wood County Coroner’s Office and Ray’s Service Center and Towing.
