(From Tiffin Police Chief David Pauly)

One of my goals when I became Chief was to bring the idea of wellness and resiliency to the men and women of the Tiffin Police Department. Over the years, we’ve made great strides in supporting the mental, physical, financial and emotional health of our officers. But one piece that was still missing was family – the people who stand beside and behind our officers every day, through every shift, every call, and every challenge.

A few months ago, Amanda Beutler, wife of Tiffin Officer Steve Beutler, approached me with an idea to start a family support group made up of spouses, partners, parents, siblings, and loved ones of Tiffin Officers. That idea has now come to life as “Tiffin PD Hearts Behind the Badge.”

The job of a law enforcement officer is often stressful, demanding, and dangerous. But what many people don’t see is how that lifestyle and culture affect more than just the officer. The families who love and support them carry part of that burden too. They feel the late nights, the missed holidays, and the emotional weight of the job. Their strength and understanding are vital to the overall wellness of the department.

I had the pleasure of meeting with the group last evening to thank them for their unwavering support and to listen to ideas on how Tiffin PD can, in turn, support them. Beyond social gatherings, the group hopes to host guest speakers and discussions about topics such as stress management, family communication, navigating shift work, critical incident stress, and other areas that similar support networks have found meaningful.

Last night’s gathering was a wonderful start – members got to know one another while crafting together. A special thank you to Janice Tschanen and Kathy Burns for leading the craft project, and to The Stumble Inn in Bascom for graciously hosting the group.

Building resilience doesn’t stop at the station doors – it begins at home, with the hearts behind the badge.

Chief David Pauly

(From Hancock County Engineer Doug Cade)

State Highway Clearing has begun work on the Howard Run Ditch, which originates north of East Bigelow Avenue, flows through the City of Findlay, and discharges into the Blanchard River. The project includes vegetation clearing, removal of log jams, and sediment excavation.

No traffic disruptions are anticipated during the course of this work. Activities are expected to continue over the next several months.

This project was initiated through a petition by the City of Findlay and approved by the Hancock County Board of Commissioners under the Ohio Petition Ditch process.

The Hancock County Engineer’s Office will provide updates on project progress and scheduling as new information becomes available. For questions or additional information, please contact our office at 419-422-7433.

(From the University of Findlay)

Visiting high school students got a first-hand look at the exciting world of pharmacy during the University of Findlay’s V.I.P.² Day (Very Important Potential Pharmacist Day) on Friday, Oct. 10.

Hosted by the College of Pharmacy, the event welcomed future pharmacists to campus for a full day of hands-on activities and interactive sessions designed to bring the profession to life.

To close the day, faculty and current students engaged in conversations about admissions, curriculum, and careers in pharmacy.

Findlay First Edition will be holding its Fall Fest on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30 p.m. 

“Enjoy an evening of music by our very own Findlay First Edition and Voices in Perfection, along with other local show choirs!” Findlay High School said. 

Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.

Get more details in the Facebook post below from the high school. 

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

UPDATE: Missing Juvenile – Savannah Kipps-Lucius

As of 2:00 PM, October 14, 2025

The search for missing juvenile Savannah Kipps-Lucius remains ongoing. Tiffin Police officers and detectives continue to actively follow up on every lead and piece of information that comes in.

We understand that members of the community often have questions about what actions law enforcement is taking during investigations like this. To help keep everyone informed and to prevent any misunderstandings, below is an overview of the steps taken so far in our efforts to locate Savannah:

• Family members, friends, and witnesses have been interviewed.
• Contact has been made with all known locations that have surveillance systems which may have captured footage of Savannah after she left her home.
• Searches have been conducted in vacant homes and buildings near the areas she may have been.
• Investigators are reviewing Savannah’s electronic devices and social media activity for any leads.
• Officers have conducted foot patrols in outdoor locations of interest.
• Drone searches have been completed in areas surrounding where Savannah was last known to be.

The Tiffin Police Department remains fully committed to doing everything possible to bring Savannah home safely.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tiffin Police Department immediately at (419) 447-2323.

Please continue to keep Savannah and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Chief David Pauly

We may be experiencing some nice fall weather now, but the Ohio Department of Transportation knows winter weather will be here soon enough. 

ODOT District 1 is hiring Winter Seasonal Highway Technicians in Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot Counties.

“Come plow snow with us,” ODOT said in a post on its Facebook page.

Applicants must have a valid CDL.

Get more details on the positions and submit an application by clicking here.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $56,147 in federal traffic safety funding from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office for fiscal year 2026.

The sheriff’s office says the funds will provide for 700 hours of extra traffic enforcement in Hancock County.

The sheriff’s office will be focusing on traffic safety priority areas such as seat belt use, impaired and distracted driving, motorcycle safety, and youth drivers.

(ONN) – The City of Cleveland and the Haslam Sports Group have agreed to a $100 million settlement enabling the Browns to move to Brook Park when their new domed stadium is completed in 2029.

By December 1st of this year, the Browns will pay the Cleveland a sum of $25 million.

They will also pay the city roughly $30 million in order to demolish the current lakefront stadium, paving the way for that redevelopment.

Over the course of 2029 through 2033, Haslam Sports will pay the city five million per year, totaling $25 million.

Once the lease downtown is terminated, Haslam Sports will invest no less than two million per year over the next ten years to community benefit projects totaling $20 million.

(From Hancock County ADAMHS)

A 2019 event that explored community mental health issues is returning to Hancock County this fall.

Dr. Mary Steiner liames, associate professor at the Winebrenner Theological Seminary, said the Mental Health and Church Conference will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Alumni Memorial Union at the University of Findlay.

According to Dr. Iiames, “For years, individuals have asked about the return of the conference, and finally, it’s here! We will again meet to discuss the mental health needs of folks and how the Church can work with mental health professionals to address them.”

It is open to pastors, lay leaders, and volunteers from churches in the Findlay area at no cost. It is made possible through a grant from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.

The topics to be discussed include Mental Health 101: an overview of mental health, The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Mental Health, and Nutrition and Wellness.

A panel discussion of mental health issues in the community will also be offered.

“I’m excited to have mental health professionals from our area presenting important topics and including a panel that can address the questions of conference attendees,” Dr. Iiames stated.

The first conference was held in 2019 at Winebrenner and was attended by one hundred pastors, lay leaders, and volunteers from churches around the Findlay area. Organizers had hoped to repeat it, but plans were put on hold due to the COVID pandemic.

Those interested in attending can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaj9RNvZ1l_7djM0zHd3vEf3W98Sdxuuzy7s92BdV2a7uPZQ/viewform?usp=header

For more information, contact: Dr. Mary Steiner Iiames, iiames@winebrenner.edu

(From the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library)

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library will be spending the week of October 19-25, 2025, celebrating its amazing Friends of the Library group as part of the 20th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. This is a special week to spotlight the wonderful work that our Friends volunteers do, and what a crucial role they play for the community.

The Friends of the Hancock County Public Library was established in 1975. Currently made up of 148 community members, the Friends are a major factor in the library’s progress, advocating for funding and volunteering their time to assist with efforts that include the Book Cellar Used Book Shop, and special book sales throughout the year.

In 2025 alone, the Friends contributed approximately $75,000 to support library programming and services. Their funding helped make possible community-favorite programs like SummerREAD and WinterREAD, expanded the periodical and newspaper archive collections, added new youth and adult fiction and nonfiction titles, enhanced access to resources like The Ohio Digital Library, and supported cherished events like the Children’s Tell-a-Tale Contest.

Sarah Clevidence, Library Director said, “We are grateful to have such a dedicated Friends of the Library. Their partnership, promotion, and financial support help ensure the library’s success”.

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library invites the community to join in celebrating and thanking the Friends of the Library this week—and all year long.

Please visit findlaylibrary.org/support/fotl to find out how to become a member of the Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.