The American Red Cross is hoping you can help out and donate blood at an upcoming blood drive in Findlay.

Blood donations tend to drop during the summer while the need remains high due to summer accidents and trauma, often requiring more blood transfusions. 

The Red Cross says it is very low on appointments for some upcoming blood drives and needs your help to avoid a blood shortage. 

July 30 – Cedar Creek Church from 9 am to 3 pm (2111 Stonehedge Dr.)

July 31 – Blanchard Valley Center from 9 am to 3 pm (1700 E. Sandusky St.)

August 1 – Findlay Elks from 10 am to 4 pm (900 W. Melrose)

There is also a blood drive on Thursday, July 24 at St. Marks United Methodist Church (800 South Main Street).

Click here to see the full list of blood drives in the Findlay area.

(From the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles)

Ohio Residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers claiming to be from the BMV and informing the recipients that they have an outstanding traffic ticket.

Ohio BMV will never send you a text demanding payment or for your personal info.

More at https://bit.ly/45i4Wc0

(From the Findlay Police Department)

The Findlay Police Department is requesting help from the public in identifying some theft suspects.

Police say the people in the surveillance pictures are believed to be responsible for a recent theft at the Walmart on Trenton Avenue.

The suspects fled the area in a blue Chevy Cobalt.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Findlay Police Department at 419-424-7150, message them on Facebook, or call Crime Stoppers at 419-425-TIPS.

Tipsters may be eligible for a reward.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

WYANDOT COUNTY: U.S. 30 eastbound ramp to U.S. 23 southbound will close Friday, July 25 to pave.

Detour: U.S. 23 NB to SR 103 to U.S. 23 SB

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning in Allen Township.

The sheriff’s office responded to a pond behind the address of 11770 Township Road 114 at around 3:38 Wednesday afternoon on the report that a man had fallen off a kayak and could not be located.

Deputies and firefighters arrived on the scene and began searching for the man.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team was called to the scene and began a systematic search of the pond.

The man was located at approximately 5:55 p.m. and pronounced deceased.

He was identified as Lonnie Wyse Jr, 25, of Arlington, Texas.

The incident remains under investigation.

McDonald’s, WFIN , WKXA and 106.3 The Fox are joining with area organizations again this year to “Stuff The Bus” with school supplies for local school children in need.

People are invited to stop by McDonald’s at 1921 Tiffin Avenue in Findlay during designated hours and donate.

Monetary donations are also accepted.

The hours are Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

“Stuff the Bus” is Hosted by Christian Clearing House.

Supplies List:

These lists are intended to give you an idea of the type of supplies needed. Items donated will be distributed according to need for school children throughout Findlay, Hancock County, and the local area.

• • Backpacks

• • Markers (thick and thin)

• • Crayons

• • Highlighters

• • Dry erase markers

• • Colored pencils

• • Sharpies

• • Pens

• • Pencils

• • Calculators T-1-30-X11S

• • Pencil boxes/bags

• • Paper (wide and college rule)

• • Binders

• • Spiral notebooks

• • Flash drives

• • Ear buds/headphones

• • Erasers

• • Hand sanitizer

• • Tissues

• • Zip lock bags

• • Paints

• • Glue sticks
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  • Wipes

(From the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio)

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio will recognize and pay tribute to members of the community who have shown extraordinary courage by saving or improving the lives of others at the 2025 Hero Awards of North Central Ohio. The organization will also present the Clara Ayres Award for Extraordinary Service to a member or members of the medical profession who helped in a time of crisis.

Residents of Hancock, Putnam, Seneca, Wyandot, Erie, Huron, and Lorain Counties are invited to nominate a hero or heroes who have responded to life’s challenges with a true humanitarian spirit, mirroring the values that motivate and inspire the work of the Red Cross.

A hero could be someone who entered a burning home to alert a family, a neighbor who performed CPR on a total stranger, or a passerby who pulled a drowning child to safety. To nominate a hero, visit RedCross.org/NOHheroes. All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee and must be submitted by Aug. 13, 2025. The heroic act must have occurred in one of the counties listed above between Jan. 1, 2025 and Aug. 1, 2025.

Those who are chosen will be honored at a special event at the Hilton Garden Inn Findlay on Oct. 22, 2025 at noon. The Red Cross thanks the Hilton Garden Inn for donating their space for this inspiring event. To purchase tickets for the event, visit heroesnc.givesmart.com or contact Todd James, Executive Director at Todd.James@redcross.org.

(From the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library)

On Tuesday, July 29 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Lindamood Room, upcoming ninth graders can join us for High School 101, led by Mr. Don Williams, Assistant Principal at Findlay High School.

Mr. Williams will talk about what to expect and how to prepare for high school.

The Family Resource Center will also be on hand to lead us through local programs, activities and resources to help support your high school journey.

The second part of the program will be led by Officer White from the Findlay Police Department.

Officer White will talk about bike safety and your best route to school.

A representative from Further Bikes will join us for this portion of the presentation to share biking and maintenance tips.

(From the Hancock County Veterans Service Office)

The Hancock County Veterans Service Office is proud to host the 7th annual Operation Back to School supplies distribution for children of veterans (or grandchildren living with and being raised by veteran grandparents).

If your child attends school in Hancock County, you may qualify to receive a FREE school supply package to help kick off the school year! While this kit won’t cover every item, it will give families a helpful start before Ohio’s tax-free weekend.

Pick-Up Options:

Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Veterans Service Office — 1100 East Main Cross, Findlay

Saturday, August 2

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

At the Veterans Empowerment Summer Fair — Owens, Findlay Campus

What to Bring:

DD-214 or valid DoD, VA, or state-issued Veterans ID card

Let us help your family start the school year strong!

(WTOL-11) – After three teens were shot in a Fremont park last week, officials are doing what they can to let people know safety is paramount.

Fremont city leaders reached out to Tiffin University’s Drone Academy.

They are partnering with the school to use drones to better survey the community with a birdseye view.

Bruce Chambers is the assistant director of the academy at Tiffin University and he said the drones have helped counties and other cities find suspects and missing people.

The city is expected to see drones in the air as early as this week.