The Findlay Police Department says a pedestrian was injured when they were hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk.

The police department said Mary Powell, 68, of Fostoria, was turning left from Bright Road onto Manor Hill Road on Monday a little before 5:30 p.m. when she struck Jamie Prince, of Findlay, who was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

Police say Prince suffered back, arm, and leg injuries and was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital by Hanco EMS. 

Police said Powell was issued a citation for right of way in a crosswalk.

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our amazing Tiffin PD Dispatch Team of Candie, Lanie, Patty, Madison, Haley, Abby, and Alexis for their incredible fundraising idea and hard work on the Christmas Angel Project. Gifts were delivered to the family recently and I couldn’t be more thankful for your dedication and compassion for others.

Because of your efforts, this family is receiving all the thoughtful items purchased, plus additional blessings from the Christmas Angel Group of Dispatchers, including a blanket, a basket of toiletry and paper products, an ornament, and a gas card.

Your generosity ensured that the kids’ wishes—and then some—were fulfilled:

• Bedding
• Socks and shoes
• Clothing
• Toys
• Bats and baseballs
• Pokémon items

On top of that, each child and their dad received stockings filled with small gifts and candy, additional presents for dad, and gift cards for Aldi and Little Caesars to provide meals for the family. This outpouring of love and care is a testament to the kind and giving hearts this group of communication professionals have.

Our Dispatch Team has done something truly special for this family, giving them a Christmas they will not soon forget. I am so proud to work alongside such selfless and thoughtful individuals. Thank you for making this project such a success—I hope you all will continue this tradition in the future.

With appreciation,

Chief Pauly

(From Findlay City Schools)

Congratulations to our Findlay High School Athletic Director, Nate Weihrauch, who received the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment Award last night at the 2024 National Athletic Directors conference.

This is the highest award given to schools by NIAAA, and recognizes the incredible standards of excellence within Findlay High School athletics.

We are so proud of you, Mr. Weihrauch!

Weihrauch says this recognition is “a true testament to the Findlay City School District, coaches, staff, students, supporters, and Findlay community.”

Image 1: Mr. Weihrauch stands holding his plaque between two other men.

Image 2: Mr. Weihrauch and Mrs. Buck stand holding the plaque.

Image 3: Mr. Weihrauch stands holding his award with the two other Ohio recipients.

(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce its diverse and dynamic winter education programming for 2025. 

Visual Art Clubs: This program offers a variety of arts and crafts projects during a six-week course this winter. Students in each age group will engage in many different 2D and 3D projects in a variety of mediums including clay, paint, printmaking, drawing, and more. Programming is available for students in grades K-12.

Homeschool and Preschool Music Classes: This program offers a variety of art types such as singing, dancing, and stories. We’ll use our imaginations to build confidence, musicality and early literacy skills! Programming is available for ages 2 through 13.

Musical Theatre Dance Classes: Join us for an exciting and informative dance class that will allow students to gain an understanding in developing their skills through movement, proper technique, building confidence, and increasing dance vocabulary. Programming is available for students in grades 6-8 this winter.

One Act Playwriting: Students in grades 6-12 will learn the basics of playwriting including brainstorming ideas, developing characters, using 3-act structure in shorter plays, and formatting scripts for production and competition. Students will also share their work in class and will learn how to give and receive feedback.

Expressions, Connection and Confidence, Oh My!: Students in grades K-2 will learn to express themselves using their bodies, faces and voices and connect those skills to tell the story on the stage. Focus will be on creative dramatics to develop expression and confidence.

Registration for all programs is now open. For detailed descriptions, schedules, and to register, please visit MCPA.org/Register.

For more information, contact Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office by calling 419.423.2787 ext. 100 or visiting MCPA.org. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is located at 200 W. Main Cross St, Findlay. Box Office hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

(WTOL-11) – WIN Waste Landfill in Fostoria has been denied a 2025 operating license.

The Seneca County Board of Health passed the resolution saying WIN Waste failed to comply with its 2023 and 2024 license conditions.

But, in a statement to WTOL, WIN Waste claims the health board’s decision was groundless and unlawful and plans to take this to litigation to defend the right to operate.

WIN Waste has less than 30 days to request a hearing where an examiner will issue a recommendation.

(ONN) – A new state bill seeks to ensure that patients are never alone when getting care.

The Never Alone Act seeks to prevent nursing homes, hospitals and other congregate care facilities from denying residents and patients access to their designated advocates during public health emergencies.

The bill has now passed both the Ohio Senate and House.

The motivation for the bill was families who were prevented from visiting people with COVID who were hospitalized and subsequently died alone in their rooms.

The bill does not prevent requiring face masks.

(From the Tiffin Police Department)

I had the distinct honor of joining Seneca County Sheriff Fred Stevens at Tiffin University for the 2024 Naturalization Ceremony.

Together, we witnessed an incredible moment as individuals took their final, and perhaps most meaningful, step in the journey to becoming citizens of the United States of America.

Surrounded by their loved ones, these new citizens embraced the promise of their new home, and the room was filled with hope, pride, and gratitude.

It was truly a privilege to be part of such an inspiring event that celebrates the diversity and strength of our nation.

A heartfelt thank you to Tiffin University for hosting this beautiful ceremony and for inviting us to share in this special day.

Moments like these remind us of the profound gift of citizenship and the incredible stories that continue to shape the fabric of our great country.

It was a reminder of what makes this nation so special and why we should never take our freedoms for granted.

Congratulations to our newest citizens—welcome home!

Chief David Pauly

(From Findlay City Schools)

It’s a big last week before Winter Break in Trojan Country!

In addition to Winter Spirit Week, don’t forget our two-hour early release on Friday for teachers to finish end-of-quarter grades!

Monday, December 16: Rudolph and Grinch (Red and Green)

Tuesday, December 17: Winter Wonderland (blue, white, snowflakes)

Wednesday, December 18: Holiday Cheer (Holiday accessories—hats, socks, etc…)

Thursday, December 19: Holiday Sweaters (FCS Preschool Only: Fancy Day)

Friday, December 20: Long Winter’s Nap (Pajama Day)

There will be a traffic shift on County Road 99 as part of the Interstate 75/County Road 99 interchange and corridor improvement project on the north end of Findlay.

The Ohio Department of Transportation says traffic will shift to the south side of County Road 99 from Speedway Drive to North Main Street on Wednesday, December 18 to complete drainage work on the north side.

One lane of travel will be maintained in both directions.

The Interstate 75/County Road 99 project is reconstructing the interchange with a diverging diamond design and upgrading the County Road 99 corridor between Technology Drive and North Main Street to reduce congestion and improve safety.

(From the Findlay Police Department)

We were alerted to an online scam where an area resident was sent an email claiming to be from the “Violations and Fines Office”.

The title of the email states “Notice of Traffic Violation”.

The email alleges that the account holder had violated a traffic law (in this case speeding in downtown Findlay) and is required to pay a fine within 72 hours at the online payment center.

The email conveniently provides a link to direct the account holder to a payment page.

The email also states that it is an “automated message sent on behalf of the Violations and Fines Office.”

While Findlay Municipal Court does accept online payments for traffic violations, they do not send out notices of violations such as this.

For actual violations, a paper citation will be issued at the time of stop, or investigation by a law enforcement officer with directions on how to resolve it.

Please be aware of this Phishing scam and DO NOT respond to it.

Please share with those in your circles of influence to prevent them from becoming a victim.