The rescheduled Flag City Night Out event will be held on Tuesday, August 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Findlay’s Riverside Park west of McManness Avenue.

It was originally set for Tuesday, August 6th but was postponed due to the weather.

For those not familiar, Flag City Night Out is a free, family-friendly event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.

Flag City Night Out allows the public a chance to interact with safety services (Police, Sheriff, Fire, EMS and others) on a one on one basis and get a look at the equipment they use.

Flag City Night Out also serves to highlight non-profit community programs available in the community and get people in touch with the resources they need.

This year’s event will feature live entertainment, food, demonstrations, children’s activities and train rides.

Area mascots will also be on hand to participate in our 10th Annual Mascot Games, with an intermission for the Police vs. Fire Games where area youth will be paired up with officers and firefighters in a variety of games.

An inflatable obstacle course will be set up to allow children to test their skills, as well as Root Beer floats and snow cones provided by Movement Church and Kona Ice to cool off.

Area non-profit organizations will also be on hand to offer insight into what they do and connect people with resources.

“For those that can’t make it, we encourage you to turn on your porch light with a blue bulb,” the police department said.

“This is a symbolic gesture to show that you stand unified with area safety services and the fight against crime.”

For more information on the National Night Out initiative you can visit https://natw.org/.

In July, the governor signed a bill requiring that all Ohio school buildings have an automated external defibrillator (AED).

“We are proud to say that FCS was ahead of the game with AEDs in our buildings already, and as of yesterday, all the AEDs in the district have been updated to be ready for this school year,” Findlay City Schools said on its Facebook page.

According to the school district calendar, the first day of the 2024-25 school year for Findlay City Schools students will be Thursday, August 15.

The first day for Liberty-Benton Local Schools will be Wednesday, August 21.

(ONN) – The Cleveland Browns revealed renderings of what a new stadium complex in suburb Brook Park would look like.

Plans for the new, $2 billion stadium would include a dome in order to host events throughout the year, including concerts and the Final Four.

The campus would also feature restaurants, shopping, and hotels.

But, City Council President Blaine Griffin says all of that can be found downtown.

This comes just days after the city of Cleveland announced a $461 million renovation plan to keep the Browns downtown.

An official decision has not been made, but the Browns say they look forward to sharing more information as discussions continue with Cleveland and Brook Park.

(From the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office)

On Thursday, August 8 2024, Corrections Officers from the Seneca County Jail found an unresponsive male in a cell. Correctional staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered life-saving measures.

Tiffin Emergency Medical Services responded and assumed life-saving measures. However, he was ultimately pronounced deceased.

Investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations & Crime Scene were requested to respond and started an investigation when they arrived. The inmate has been identified as a 49-year-old male from Tiffin, Ohio.

Preliminary information shows no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances, and the decedent was transported by the Seneca County Coroner’s Office to Lucas County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

At the request of the family, the name of the inmate will be withheld until family from out of town and out of state can be contacted.

The name will be provided at a later date and time.

The investigation is ongoing by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation who is spearheading it, and no further information from our office will be available.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has donated four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Camp Berry to improve safety at the Boy Scout camp south of Findlay.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity to give back to our community and ensure the safety of our youth,” explained Amy J. Leach, director of corporate public relations and marketing at BVHS. “We are incredibly proud to be part of this initiative and lend a helping hand that could save lives.”

Alex Greek, camp health officer, said that hundreds of people could be at the site at any given time. Day camps and overnight camps for scouts are offered during the summer, and during the off-season, children and adults continue to come to camp for various scouting-related activities. The public can also rent some of the facilities.

Camp Berry previously had an AED at the building known as the health lodge. However, it was older technology that needed to be replaced.

“It was also our only one,” Greek said. The camp is 360 acres in size, and it’s out in the country. In an emergency, first responders would need to get to the injured person, bring them out of camp, and transport them to the hospital – every second counts. Access to multiple AEDs ensures the camp is safer for our campers and the public.

“This generosity from BVHS helps ensure that Camp Berry adheres to our commitment to readiness and safety in all circumstances, aligning perfectly with our motto, ‘Be Prepared!’” Greek added.

After reading about medical emergencies at Scout camps in other states, Greek had the idea.

He added that while people don’t think of cardiac arrest or other medical crises occurring in children, it can happen. Even more likely, though, is an emergency involving an adult. In addition to the adults who work at the camp, adult Scout leaders are often on-site.

“Parents and grandparents often visit camp to support the Scouts,” Greek added. “We don’t expect to need an AED often, but when and if we do, we will need it immediately. Replacing one older AED with four newer ones distributed throughout the camp helps us better protect our campers and visitors. That’s important to us, and we are grateful for the donation.”

The four AEDs are manufactured by the company Cardiac Science, which also contributed a “Stop the Bleed” kit.

“Safety and protecting others are important to Boy Scouts, and we are committed to teaching our campers first aid,” Greek said. “A lot of young people have gotten certified in first aid and AED out here at this site.”

BVHS offers courses in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of AEDs to the general public as part of its ongoing effort to keep the community safer.

“Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED could save a life,” said Jason Brunswick, MSN, RN, simulation & clinical education coordinator, who teaches these courses. “The more members of the public who have this knowledge, and the more readily available AEDs are at locations where many people congregate, the higher the likelihood of a good outcome for someone who experiences cardiac arrest.”

For more information, or to register for a class, please visit https://www.bvhealthsystem.org/classes-and-events/

(From HHWP Community Action Commission)

The HHWP Community Action Commission will be hosting a pair of public meetings on Tuesday to get input on the final version of the Hancock County Transit Development Plan that has been in the developmental stage since last spring.

The plan was developed by the CAC, which runs public transportation in Hancock County through HATS Transportation, local stakeholders and consultants from Nygard Nelson and Associates. The TDP was funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The first public meeting will be Tuesday, August 13th from 1-2 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Room at 50 North, 339 East Melrose Avenue.

The second public meeting will take place Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Old Millstream Center at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

The Hancock County Transit Development Plan will be available for the public to view and officials from HATS and the Nygard Nelson will be available to answer questions.

Free transportation will also be available to the event by calling HATS at 419-423-7261.

LINK TO TDP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ba-ZIACqQjPGFHTcGrrOwrwlhRQAsu0/view?usp=sharing

There was a special tree-planting dedication held at Riverside Park in Findlay.

A Japanese Cherry Blossom tree was dedicated to the students who are visiting from Findlay’s Friendship city of Kawaguchi, Japan.

The tree was dedicated in the area of the Tell Taylor Monument.

Get more on the relationship between Findlay and Kawaguchi from Mayor Christina Muryn in the video below.

(From the Seneca County Drug Task Force)

On Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit, along with additional Officers from the Fostoria Police Department, the Tiffin Police Department and the Sandusky County Drug Task Force, executed a drug-related search warrant on a residence located at 300 Columbus Avenue, in the City of Fostoria, Seneca, County, Ohio, which is the residence of David Seth Kammeyer, 42 YOA and Dwight J. Morton, 33 YOA.

The search warrant signed by Seneca County Common Pleas Judge Damon Alt led to the confiscation of suspected Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Criminal Tools, Drug Paraphernalia, a Firearm & US Currency.

David Seth Kammeyer, Fostoria, Ohio, was arrested for an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear out of Seneca County. Additional charges of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Criminal Tools are pending on Kammeyer in conclusion with the entire drug investigation.

Kammeyer is being held at the Seneca County Jail pending further court proceedings. Fostoria Police Department’s Canine Unit was also utilized to assist with executing the search warrant on the residence.

 “We had been receiving a large number of complaints of suspected drug activity going on at the residence, which opened the “ongoing” investigation. The Fostoria Police Department, along with the Task Force, will continue our efforts on attempting to locate & “shut down” suspected locations which abuse & traffic these illicit drugs throughout our community.”……Chief Gabriel Wedge, Fostoria Police Department, said.

I would encourage citizens to continue reporting suspicious activity to their local agencies or the Seneca County Drug Task Force – METRICH Enforcement Unit Crime Hotline at Local 419-443-0463, ext: 1140.

(From the City of Findlay)

The City of Findlay is thrilled to present a vision (see images below) for the future of Emory Adams Park and we are asking for your input.

The current Fort Findlay playground has been well-loved by our community since 2001.

The existing structure requires upgrades and maintenance that are unsustainable and require a new park to be built.

The renderings below allow Fort Findlay Playground to remain a community staple while creating increased sightlines for safety and accessibility for all.

We want to know what is important to you as we prioritize different park features.

A community input survey has been created in order to gather responses.

The survey may be accessed on the front page of the City’s website and will remain open until Friday, August 23, 2024.

Whether you’re a frequent visitor or someone who enjoys the parks occasionally, thank you for taking the time to give us your insights.

(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)

Mark your calendars for August 27 — MCPA’s First Annual Day of Giving …AND National Rock, Paper, Scissors Day!

As the artistic heartbeat of Hancock and the surrounding counties, we’re committed to delivering amazing shows, community events, and arts education. Your donation on August 27 will help us kick off this special day with a bang and support our mission.

Let’s make it a huge success together!

-Rock

MCPA serves as Hancock County’s entertainment hub, offering a diverse range of performances from rock concerts to Broadway musicals and ballet.

-Paper

MCPA delivers hands-on arts experiences workshops, summer camps and Youtheatre productions.

-Scissors

MCPA prioritizes community by hosting free events and collaborating with local organizations to opportunities for neighbors to connect and celebrate together.

Give! 

To learn more about the Day of Giving, please contact:

Kristen Pickens, Development Director, at KPickens@MCPA.org • 419.423.2787 ext. 110