The Ohio Department of Transportation is letting people know that construction of the new roundabout near U.S. 68 and S.R. 15 on the south side of Findlay will begin soon.

ODOT says U.S. 68 and the S.R. 15 and U.S. 68 eastbound ramps will close Monday, August 19, for 75 days.

The suggested detour is listed below.

ODOT’s Cheri Newton explains how the project came about.

ODOT says the project is needed because Township Roads 49 and 77, which currently provide access to U.S. 68, will be removed as part of the Eagle Creek Dry Storage Basin project, one of the projects included in the Flood-Risk Reduction Program currently underway by Hancock County and the Maumee Watershed Conservancy District. 

The project will:

-Remove the current U.S. 68 exit ramp from State Route 15 eastbound.

-Connect Township Road 80 to the ramp to provide access to U.S. 68.

-Construct a new U.S. 68 exit ramp from State Route 15 eastbound.

-Construct a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 68, the new U.S. 68 exit ramp, and the eastbound State Route 15 entrance ramp.

Get more on the project by clicking here.

Findlay Hockey Day is coming up on Saturday, October 12^th at Findlay High School.

“What better way you kick off the 24-25 FHS Hockey season!! Mark your calendars and join us for a fun filled day!!” Findlay High School Ice Hockey said on its Facebook page.

The fun, community event will include street hockey, shots on net, free food, and much more.

Get more details below.

(ONN) – As Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam continue to consider their options for a future stadium, the city has released a comprehensive financing plan to renovate the existing facility on the lakefront.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb put forth a $461 million proposal that includes a 30-year lease arrangement.

With the lease on Cleveland Browns stadium set to expire in 2028, the Haslams announced earlier this year that they are down to two options when it comes to their future stadium site: a one billion dollar renovation to the existing stadium or a domed stadium outside of the city at double the cost.

They said they have an option to purchase 176 acres of land in Brook Park, near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Brook Park City Council has already given its support to the proposal.

(ONN) – Bowling Green State University is seeking to recruit and train poll workers amid a national shortage.

BGSU received a grant for more than $70,000 from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

It’s aimed at engaging more college students in the electoral process.

The program will place participating students at polls across northwest Ohio this fall.

Program leaders hope students who work the polls this year will continue to do so in other election cycles.

The Findlay Police Department is requesting help from the public in identifying two theft suspects.

Police say the individuals in the surveillance pictures are believed to be responsible for the theft of a large amount of merchandise from Bath and Body Works at the mall.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Findlay Police Department at 419-424-7150, message them on Facebook, or call Crime Stoppers at 419-425-TIPS.

Tipsters may be eligible for a reward.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is pleased to announce that Bihu Sandhir, MD, will become the organization’s Chief Medical Officer in October, after a national search led by an interview panel of BVHS physicians and advanced practice providers.

Dr. Sandhir spent nearly 25 years in Ohio, spanning Medical Director roles with Kettering Physician Network in Dayton and Premier Health.

Most recently, she served as Chief Quality Officer for AltaMed Health Services, the nation’s largest network of Federally Qualified Health Centers, in Los Angeles (California). She earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at MS Ramaiah Medical College (Bangalore, India) and completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. She is board-certified in internal medicine and a Certified Physician Executive (CPE). “Dr. Sandhir brings a proven focus on quality, population health management, and medical group development, with an empathetic leadership style,” said Myron D. Lewis, president and chief executive officer. “She has long had a passion for health equity, and her career has focused on ensuring healthcare organizations and insurance plans maintain patient care as the top priority.”

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Sandhir back to Ohio, where she will play an integral role in supporting our clinical goals,” said Christian Steiner, MD, president of the BVHS Medical Staff. “As the unanimous choice among all groups who were part of the interview process, Dr. Sandhir will build upon a strong culture that supports our patients and caregivers.”

“As I began learning about the opportunity to join BVHS, the caliber and dedication of the medical staff was immediately apparent,” Dr. Sandhir said. “I look forward to working collaboratively to continue the organization’s success in offering access to quality healthcare.”

Dr. Sandhir is a member of the American Association of Physician Leadership and the American College of Physicians. As a practicing physician, her work caring for complex diabetes patients has led to her inclusion on the American Health Council’s “Best in Medicine” listing and Dayton Magazine’s “7 Physicians Making a Difference.” She continues to speak nationally in multiple forums to promote quality and health equity.

To learn more about Blanchard Valley Health System and services offered, please visit bvhealthsystem.org.

(From the City of Findlay)

The City of Findlay along with its ongoing partnership with the Miracle League of Findlay, is delighted to announce that they have been awarded $250,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for park improvements at Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) Miracle Park.

Grant funding will allow for the purchase and installation of accessible equipment stations around the Miracle Park complex to support exercise and rehabilitation for adults with disability, and will also be ideal for seniors with limited mobility.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers the CDBG program to provide annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to fund community development activities with the stated goal of building stronger and more resilient communities.

This project is part of the Miracle League’s larger initiative to create a state-of-art Fitness Park, which will not only encourage regular exercise but also foster community engagement by providing space where individuals of all ages can come together to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

The BVHS Miracle Park is part of Findlay’s Flag City Sports Complex located at 3430 North Main Street.

The new equipment stations will be installed around the existing facility grounds during the 2025-26 calendar years.

Additional funding for the Fitness Park is being provided by Miracle League and private donations.

If you are interested in supporting this project, please check out the miracleleagueoffindlay.com website, or findlayohio.gov/recreation for more information.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on move over enforcement. During the project, 511 motorists in Ohio were issued citations for move over violations.

The high-visibility enforcement effort included the Indiana State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, West Virginia State Police and OSHP. The initiative began on Sunday, July 21 at midnight and continued through Saturday, July 27 at 11:59 p.m.

Collectively, troopers from the five states cited 1,134 violators during the enforcement effort.

The 6-State Trooper Project is a multi-state law enforcement partnership aimed at providing combined and coordinated law enforcement and security services in the areas of highway safety, criminal patrol and intelligence sharing.

A complete breakdown from Ohio’s enforcement can be found here and for the compiled results here. Kentucky State Police did not participate.

(From the City of Findlay)

Car Tunes on Main will be held on August 3, 2024, from 12noon-5pm.

Main Street from Lincoln Street to Front Street and Main Cross, Crawford, Sandusky, and Hardin Streets from East Street to Cory Street will be closed for the event.

Visit https://www.flagcitycorvettes.com/car-tunes-2024 for more information.

(From Findlay City Schools)

We are so proud to be represented by school board member and Findlay Fire Department Battalion Chief Matt Cooper, retired FBI agent Dr. Gregory Vecchi, Lieutenant Andrew Welch of the Findlay Police Department, and Lieutenant Evan Slates of the Ohio State Highway Patrol at the Ohio School Safety Summit.

Participants from school districts across Ohio were guided through the implementation of SafeDefend within Findlay City Schools, and given a detailed explanation of the incredible and unique community collaboration that has been built here.

We are hopeful that others might model their own district safety systems after the supports and systems we have in place for FCS.