(From Findlay High School)
Attention FHS Families-
As a reminder, both the bus lane and the typical car rider lane will now be available for morning drop-off and afternoon pickups. Please take a look at the recommended traffic patterns to help ensure a safe and speedy process.
Thank you!
Your FHS Administrative Team
(From the Hancock Park District)
Beginning September 1, 2025 Hancock County residents and landowners will be able to enter our Seasonal Hunting with Permission Lottery.
Entries will be accepted online only through September 30, 2025.
Winners will be contacted via email no later than 4:30 pm on October 3, 2025.
Visit the “Park News” section of our website, hancockparks.com to register beginning September 1!
(ONN) – Transportation planners in Ohio are considering the request of a congressman from southwest Ohio to move forward with a new north-south interstate in Ohio.
The idea for what would be Interstate 73 has been around since 1978.
It would connect northern Michigan with Myrtle Beach, and run roughly along U.S. 23 into the Appalachian Mountains.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Ohio Department of Transportation is conducting a $1.5 million study for Ohio’s part in the project, set to be released by the end of next year.
That would also mean automatic upgrades to U.S. 23.
An ODOT spokesman says the state highway department will upgrade U.S. 23 as funds become available whether a new interstate is built or not.
(From Cancer Patient Services)
Join us for the 4th Annual Flock Walk on Saturday, September 13th at the University of Findlay’s Koehler Center — a morning full of inspiration, remembrance, and community support for local cancer patients and survivors.
What to Expect:
NEW! Can’t join in person? Register for our Virtual Walk Option and participate from anywhere!
Honor a Loved One:
Purchase a flamingo for $15 to honor a survivor or remember someone lost. These will be displayed during the event.
Visa Raffle Tickets:
Enter to win — just $10 per ticket!
Event Highlights:
Registration Details:
Sign up now at: cancerpatientservices.org
Let’s flock together to celebrate survivors, support local cancer patients, and honor loved ones. Your participation helps make a difference.
We can’t wait to see you there!
(From the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1)
The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Hancock County.
Interstate 75 and County Road 99 interchange and corridor improvement: The project will reconstruct the interchange with a diverging diamond design and upgrade the County Road 99 corridor between Technology Drive and North Main Street. Visit the project webpage: PID 102375.
CONTINUING TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Interstate 75 rest areas between the village of Bluffton and the city of Findlay will close for maintenance according to the schedule below:
State Route 12 between the cities of Findlay and Fostoria will be restricted to alternating one way through September for a resurfacing project. A micro-surface will be applied. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Visit the project website: 113033
State Route 15/County Road 193 intersection improvement
State Route 15 at County Road 193 between the city of Findlay and the village of Vanlue is restricted to one lane, April 7-Nov. 14, to construct an overpass on County Road 193 over State Route 15.
Visit the project webpage: PID 114008
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
UPCOMING TRAFFIC IMPACTS
State Route 235 culvert replacement
State Route 235 and Township Road 111, at the intersection, will close Monday, Aug. 18, for approximately five days for a culvert replacement.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
State Route 568 bridge rehabilitations (2)
State Route 568 on the southeast side of the city of Findlay is open following a closure to rehabilitate two bridges.
(From Hancock County Sheriff Michael Cortez)
To the Hancock County Community,
I am proud to deliver the July report of activity for our Office operations. I am profoundly grateful for your collaboration and confident in our shared commitment of transparency and accountability through these monthly reports.
Operational Statistics – July 2025
Corrections Division:
– Average Daily Inmate Population: 75
– Total Book-ins: 122 (including both felony and misdemeanor classifications, male and female)
– Internal Incidents Managed: 143
– Meals Provided: 7,796
Thank You,
Sheriff Michael A. Cortez
(From the Bluffton Craft Show)
The 52nd Annual Bluffton Craft Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bluffton, Ohio.
The event will feature more than 100 crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Items for sale will include handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, home décor, and specialty foods. Vendors are selected through a juried process to ensure a variety of products, with only one vendor per craft category.
The first 100 guests will receive a swag bag containing coupons and promotional items from local businesses. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Bluffton Craft Show will take place at the Bluffton Middle School and High School gyms, as well as the high school cafeteria.
For more information, visit the Bluffton Craft Show event page on Facebook or email craftshow@eventproconnections.net
(From Children’s Mentoring Connection of Hancock County)
Back-to-School = Back to Mentoring!
Across Hancock County, hundreds of students in grades 3–7 are starting a new school year — and many are counting down to see their mentor each week.
We’re looking for caring volunteers — high school students and older — to join one of our 10 school-based mentoring programs.
Executive Director Stacy Shaw and Kellie Bibler were on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to discuss the school-based mentoring programs.
Our school-based programs, mentors help kids:
-Build positive friendships
-Explore STEAM activities
-Learn about our community and the world through guests and projects
-Grow leadership skills with Leader in Me concepts
From after-school games to lunchtime chats, you can make a difference in just one hour a week.
Stay tuned — over the next few days we’ll share how YOU can join a program at a school near you!
(From Findlay City Schools)
Findlay City Schools staff members were captivated by our 2025 Convocation Guest Speaker, Findlay High School Senior, Rayanna Cap.
Rayanna is a trailblazing leader within this district, and has been impacting classmates and teachers alike for her entire FCS career.
Today, she moved the entire room with her words, describing the impact that teachers, bus drivers, nurses–and everyone who makes up a school district–have had on her. Some of the people in these pictures were among those that she spoke of today.
Some of Rayanna’s most powerful words?
“Findlay City Schools is where I learned, where I grew, and where I became someone who believes in herself—because others did first.”
“The thing is, being believed in? It changes everything. And every adult in this district…whether they know it or not, makes that kind of impact every single day.”
And an important reminder for all of our staff members:
“You might not always see it. You might not always feel it. But we do. We see the effort. We see the kindness. We feel the belief you have in us, even when we’re struggling to believe in ourselves. To you, it might feel small. But to us, it means everything.”
Rayanna, you are a shining star in this district, and you will carry that light into the world from here forward. We are so lucky to call you ours.
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation released its 2024 Annual Report during its recent 2025 Annual Celebration.
The Community Foundation awarded 940 grants worth $5.5 million in 2024 and has awarded $91.5 million in grants since its inception.
The Community Foundation received $23.7 million in gifts in 2024 from 711 donors.
Community Foundation President and CEO Brian Treece said it’s truly inspiring to witness the profound impact that generosity, partnership, and a shared vision can achieve.