The Hancock County Commissioners have announced its meeting on Tuesday, May 6^th will be held at the former Probate/Juvenile Court building located at 308 Dorney Plaza. 

The starting time will remain the same at 9:30.  The change in location will be for that day and time only. 

The agenda will also reflect the change.

The change in venue is so the commissioners can meet with Heritage Ohio, who will be in town doing a preservation assessment of the former Probate/Juvenile Court building and other structures.

Get more details about that by clicking here.

The future of the building is uncertain after Probate and Juvenile Court moved into the new Allan H. Davis Judicial Center.  

(From Findlay City Schools)

Wilson Vance student, Riko, has entered the 2025 Leader In Me Global Student Speech Contest, and is representing Trojan Country in an absolutely beautiful way.

“Because I struggled, I understand how hard it is for others who feel lost. That is why I believe I can be a great leader…If someone feels lost, I want to be the person who stands by their side.”

Watch her speech at the link below, and then place your vote by Saturday!

https://leaderinmespeechcontest.us.launchpad6.com/…/781… 

(By Sheri Trusty, Public Relations/Community Engagement Coordinator)

Staff from the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office attended a Leadership Perspectives course at North Point Educational Service Center on April 29. The course, taught by Licking County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chad Dennis, focused on leadership training for various department heads, from supervisors to administration.

“It’s tips, tricks, and tactics,” Chief Deputy Dennis said.

Law enforcement personnel from around the area attended the Leadership Perspectives course, which is offered four times a year in different regions across the state by CORSA (County Risk Sharing Authority).

“We’ll spend the day talking leadership,” Dennis said. “We’ll talk about tools we can use to generate positive relationships among the different age groups working together.”

Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens welcomed the attendees, telling them they could expect to learn practical leadership skills from the training.

“They are an energetic group of teachers,” Sheriff Stevens said.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation into the threat of violence to staff at Hancock County Job and Family Services in February has resulted in the indictment of a Findlay man.

The sheriff’s office says John Buoy, 48, was indicted for inducing panic, a fourth-degree felony, and booked at the Hancock County Jail.

On February 28, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office said a caller upset over canceled benefits threatened to “blow y’all up”.

The sheriff’s office said the caller was from Hancock County and had contacted the call center in Sandusky County.

The sheriff’s office said the caller didn’t specify whether the threat was directed at Hancock County or Sandusky County. 

The sheriff’s office searched the Hancock County Job and Family Services building along with assistance from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit for explosive devices and no threats were found.

(From the Findlay Fire Department)

Sparky has some tips for drivers crossing crosswalks!

– Slow down and be prepared to stop: Always be alert for pedestrians in crosswalks.

– Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians: Stop and remain stopped until pedestrians have cleared the lane.

– Avoid distractions: Keep your attention on the road and avoid using phones, radios, or other distractions.

– Don’t pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk: A stopped car may indicate a pedestrian is crossing.

(From the Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association)

The Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association (FHCBA) will host its annual Law Day Breakfast on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 Country Club Drive. The organization will recognize the following members that have practiced for over 50 years: David P. Kuenzli, David A. Hackenberg, William E. Clark, Robert F. Sprague, Robert Beutler, William S. Alge, Jr., Roger L. Miller, Michael J. Malone, Gregory A. Rakestraw, Judge Joseph H. Niemeyer.

Each year the FHCBA observes national Law Day to commemorate the rule of law, the judiciary and its place in American society. This year’s theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One” focuses on exploring and renewing our duties to one another in accordance with the Constitution and our Democratic traditions.

The event will include a presentation from students from Findlay City Schools “We The People”. Retired Judge Reginald J. Routson will moderate the presentation.

FHCBA members, judges, attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, court personnel and city and county employees, including law enforcement, are invited as well as all elected officials. Representatives of the Findlay-Hancock County Alliance, the Community Foundation and local media are also welcome.

Breakfast is complimentary to all attendees. Thank you to the Hancock County Legal Education Foundation for sponsoring the event. In 1958 President Dwight Eisenhower established Law Day as “a day of national dedication to the principal of government under law”. Commemorated annually on May 1, Law Day programs are conducted nationally.

For more information, visit https://ww.americanbar.org/.

(From the University of Findlay)

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum invites area residents on Saturday, May 10 to an evening of storytelling, art, and fun with Emmy Award-winning illustrator and author Marc Brown.

The creator of the beloved “Arthur” books and PBS children’s series will speak at 7 p.m., in the TLB auditorium of the Winebrenner Building on the UF campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

“Marc will share insights into his creative journey, storytelling, and illustration process in an engaging presentation that families won’t want to miss.”

Brown recently donated the majority of his original artwork – more than 1,000 pieces – to the Mazza Museum.

He said the Arthur books began with a bedtime story he told his son about an aardvark that was worried about the size of its nose.

“My son thought it was funny and it took on a life of its own,” he explained. “Later I thought, that was fun, maybe I should write it down.”

Today, Brown has more than 150 books published selling over 65 million copies.

He is a six-time Emmy award winner for the “Arthur” TV series, which is the longest-running animated children’s show in TV history.

He believes that picture books should “educate and entertain,” and his tales of Arthur always focused on fun stories featuring “a way to deal with a problem and how to solve it.” “I would get ideas from real life – every day there’s a story waiting to be told,” Brown said.

At the presentation, the author/illustrator will share details of his creative journey, explain his creative process of illustration, and reveal his latest projects. Following the presentation, there will be book sales and autographing, and Brown’s books will be on sale at 15% off retail.

Registration to attend the event is required.

Register at oilers.findlay.edu/marc-brown by Thursday, May 8.

(From Findlay Police Chief James Mathias)

In anticipation of inclement weather expected to move through our area this (Tuesday) afternoon, the City of Findlay would like to remind all residents about the importance of being weather-ready and the resources available for receiving emergency alerts.

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 Friday evening. In response, the City’s internal team, along with the contractors responsible for the installation, conducted a thorough evaluation of the equipment yesterday.

All systems, including the new sirens, have been reset, tested, and verified to be operating properly.

We want to emphasize that any activation of the outdoor warning sirens should be treated as an actual emergency.

Upon hearing a siren, immediately seek shelter and refer to trusted weather resources for additional information.

Please continue to be diligent by utilizing multiple sources of alerts and updates to stay prepared for any weather event or emergency situation.

The preparedness, safety, and security of our community remain the City’s top priorities.

Stay safe, Findlay.

(From the City of Findlay)

ROAD CLOSURE: S. Main St. from Twp. Rd. 145 to OH-15 will be closed for road repairs on Wednesday, April 30 from 6:30am to 5pm.

Please contact the Engineering Department if you have questions about this project (419) 424-7121.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Area youth can participate in “Grief Trails,” a specialized day camp 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, and will take place this July at Challenged Champions Equestrian Center in Ottawa, Ohio.

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

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

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