(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

The Armes Family Cancer Care Center, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will close its front lobby entrance for renovations on Monday, December 9.

the closure will last approximately 30 days. During this period, patients will need to use alternate entrances.

Construction is taking place to fully renovate the front lobby and patient check-in area. This is the latest phase of renovations of the entire facility, which are underway to ensure a brighter future for AFCCC patients and the community.

The field of cancer care is ever-evolving, and the large project will incorporate the latest medical technology and design to ensure BVHS patients receive the best care and experience. Once construction is complete, the center will have nine new exam rooms, eight new infusion chairs, an expanded pharmacy, an expanded lab, a new advanced linear accelerator, and a fully renovated front lobby and patient check-in area.

In addition to advanced technology and equipment, the renovated cancer center will offer improved privacy and comfort. The team at the AFCCC is committed to keeping disruptions to a minimum and remains dedicated to patient care.

Patients should use the front entrance, and park in the front lot, to visit the following physicians and providers: Dr. Omar Al Asad, Dr. Ike Onwere, Dr. Derek Thomas, Dr. Sandra Hazra, Mara Hummel, APRN-CNP, and Brian Jones, APRN-CNP. This entrance is also recommended for patients coming to infusion therapy appointments (with or without a lab appointment) and those coming solely for a laboratory appointment.

Patients should use the back entrance, and park in the back lot (behind the building), to visit the following physicians and providers: Dr. Stephen Lutz, Dr. Ankit Modh, Dr. Sharon Cole, Dr. Anjalika Gandhi, Dr. Adam Walter, and Mary Beth Brown, APRN-CNP. This entrance is also recommended for patients coming for radiation therapy treatments.

A map can be found at https://www.bvhealthsystem.org/media-center/news-article?news=2066

Anyone with questions can call 419.423.5522.

For more information on cancer care at Blanchard Valley Health System, please visit bvhealthsystem.org/cancer

(From the Marion Township Trustees)

The Marion Township Trustees have announced, weather permitting, their annual leaf pick-up service in the residential only communities, WILL BEGIN IN THE BEECHWOOD SUBDIVISION  Monday, November 18th and continue throughout the township until completed. 

Leaves must be blown within four feet (4′) of the curbside and away from mailboxes or cannot be removed.

No bagged leaves will be collected. 

This is a one-time only pick-up only. 

Crews will not be able to operate if there is rain or snow covering the leaves. 

(From Lgbtq+ Spectrum of Findlay)

Join us for our 2nd annual Thanks-Gay-Ving Community Meal!

From 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, November 16th, we’ll be serving up a full spread at the LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay office. Everyone is welcome so bring the fam!

We’ll also have all of the regular Queermunity Service resources available.

You are more than welcome to bring a dish or items for the pantry if you like, but it’s not required – we just want to come together as a community!

The Spectrum office is located at 211 E Front St in Downtown Findlay. We’re in the old CASA building, behind Details Auto Spa. Our door is on the east side of the building.

For additional parking, Findlay Inn and Conference Center is allowing us to use their parking lot – please park ONLY in the back row of their lot up against the alley between Findlay Inn and the Spectrum office.

The Sherman House is also allowing us to use their parking lot – please park ONLY in the row closest to the Spectrum office up against the guard rail.

Please do not park in the lot behind Findlay Car Craft Collision!

(From the Navy Office of Community Outreach)

Ensign Francesca Bejarano, a native of Findlay, Ohio, will graduate from the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) on Nov. 22.

Bejarano is a 2020 graduate of Findlay High School and a 2024 Ohio State University graduate.

“I joined the Navy to experience new opportunities such as meeting and leading diverse groups, traveling around the world, serving my country and continuing my family tradition of service,” said Bejarano.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Findlay.

“My hometown community taught me respect, initiative and inclusivity,” said Bejarano.

“Those values will help me become a transformational naval officer in the fleet.”

Learn more about Bejarano by clicking here.

The Findlay Police Department has released the bodycam footage of the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on October 28th.

At a news conference at the Findlay Municipal Building, Police Chief James Mathias said the officer acted appropriately when he returned fire after being fired upon by the juvenile suspect.

“I’m extremely proud of all of our officers, sworn and civilian personnel, for the work that they do each and every day for the citizens of Findlay, Ohio.” “We promote a safe and secure community through fair and professional policing.”

“My thoughts and prayers go out to all that were part of this critical incident as a department and also the loss of a life.” 

The other officer on the scene did not fire his weapon.

Police say the gun the juvenile used to shoot at the officer was recovered at the scene. 

Both are on leave as the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation continues its investigation.

Below is a description of the incident from the police department and the bodycam footage is at the bottom of the story.

The police department said, On October 28, officers were dispatched to Bernard Park (1105 Bernard Ave.) for a report of three juveniles consuming alcoholic beverages.

Officers arrived and located the three juveniles at the park.

During the investigation, a male fled on foot and an officer pursued.

During the foot pursuit, a male juvenile suspect discharged a firearm at the pursing officer.

The pursuing officer returned fire, striking the juvenile suspect.

Officers on scene immediately rendered first aid.

The juvenile was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital and later to a Toledo area hospital in critical and died the next day.

The Lucas County Coroner’s Office identified the teen as Kalvin Darapheth, 17.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted and has been leading the investigation.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Bridge Hospice Bereavement Services, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will hold its Holiday Memorial Wreath-Making event in Findlay and Bowling Green in November and December.

The holidays can be a difficult time of year after experiencing the loss of a loved one. Community members attending these sessions will learn to create and display a wreath  in memory of their loved ones this holiday season. This activity is open to the entire family.

Bridge Bereavement Services will provide the materials needed to create a live evergreen wreath for participants to take home and decorate in a manner that reflects your loved one who cannot be physically with you this holiday season. Two sessions will be held for individuals and families, with bereavement staff and volunteers on hand to assist.

The Findlay sessions will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 at The Old Millstream Centre, Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay.

Sessions in Bowling Green will take place from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, at the Bowling Green Community Center, Classroom B, 1245 W. Newton Road, Bowling Green.

Sessions will be scheduled in half-hour increments at both locations.

Pre-registration is required by November 22. Sessions are expected to fill quickly. Once spots are filled, registration will be closed. The event is free of charge.

To RSVP or learn more, please contact Bridge Hospice Bereavement Services by calling 419.423.5351.

(From the Ohio Department of Transportation)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Hancock County Engineer’s office are partnering to enhance safety along State Route 15. Work will begin soon to permanently remove access to State Route 15 from County Road 8.  

“With the County Road 180 overpass and U.S. 68 roundabout complete, this section of State Route 15 is ready to function as a limited-access highway,” said Chris Hughes, District 1 deputy director. “The closure will redirect traffic to interchange access points located nearby at U.S. 68 and State Route 37, which are a safer way to enter and exit the busy highway,” he said.

Hancock County Engineer Doug Cade says these changes to State Route 15 are all about safety.

The median closed in 2023 for construction of the County Road 180 overpass with limited access to the divided highway (right-in/right-out only).

Removal of the median pavement will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 19. State Route 15 will have passing lane closures in both directions.

All access to State Route 15 from County Road 8 will close according to the schedule below:

Monday, Dec. 2:

County Road 8 on the east side of State Route 15 will close.

Eastbound driving lane closure for pavement removal and marking installation.

Tuesday, Dec. 3:

County Road 8 on the west side of State Route 15 will close.

Westbound driving lane closure for pavement removal and marking installation.  

Intermittent driving lane closures will take place for approximately two more weeks, weather depending, to remove pavement, cut in the ditch, and install right-of-way fence.

Signs on State Route 15 and the local roads approaching the intersections will be modified to reflect the change in access.

Since its original construction in the 1960s, daily traffic has risen from approximately 5,000 vehicles to over 20,000 in key sections – a four-fold increase. The access changes are essential to maintain safety and accommodate growing demand.

Next year, construction will begin of an overpass on County Road 193 over State Route 15 between the city of Findlay and the village of Vanlue.

(From the Findlay Police Department)

At approximately 8:58 a.m., on November 13, 2024, officers from the Findlay Police Department were dispatched to the Red Roof Inn located at 1600 Fox St. in response to a report of a male victim bleeding.

Upon arrival, officers determined that the male victim had sustained several non-life-threatening stab wounds.

The victim was reportedly attacked by a known male associate.

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. Officers are actively working to locate the suspect.

The male victim was transported by Hanco EMS to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment.

The Findlay Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.

(From Findlay High School)

Findlay High School is proud to announce another year of Turkeys for Trojans, a collaborative community effort that provides a warm Thanksgiving meal for families of FHS students!

With the generous help of Great Scot Community Markets, Taylor Automotive Family of Findlay, staff and community members, we’ve been able to provide almost 1,000 meals for families since 2018.

It’s easy to help! You can turn in a check to the FHS Main Office, payable to Findlay City Schools, donate online at fcs.org, or text TURKEYS4TROJANS to 41444.

Donations are accepted from now until November 22nd.

***As an added bonus this year….One principal will be volunteering to wear a turkey costume at school ALL day on November 22nd. There will be jars in the main office, the principal with the most money in their jar will be the lucky turkey!

Thank you for helping us brighten the Thanksgiving holiday in Trojan Country again this year!