(WTOL-11) – Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn was in the nation’s capital for a ceremony at the White House.
Wasylyshyn is a board member of the National Sheriffs’ Association and was invited to the signing of the Halt Fentanyl Act.
The bill aims to permanently classify all fentanyl-related drugs as schedule one substances.
This classification is designed to give law enforcement the resources needed to combat the fentanyl crisis.
(ONN) – Starting next year, it’s going to cost you more when you go to your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Whether you’re going to get your driver’s license, your new tags, or even to title a new vehicle at the BMV, you will be paying more come January.
Beginning in January, most BMV fees will be going up as the service fee jumps from $5 to $8.
Registration renewals are going to rise by $5, and title fees are going to increase by $3, with counties being allowed to add another $5 on top.
Cleveland.com is reporting that the main reason for the price increases is to raise money for the Ohio State Highway Patrol which the governor’s office said is facing a looming budget crisis.
(From the Findlay YMCA)
Join us Saturday, July 19th, at the Downtown YMCA from 12-1 pm for a special autograph signing session with the Flag City Sluggers team!
Bring your favorite items to get signed and meet your favorite players.
This event is free and open to all ages!
Plus, don’t miss out on exclusive Sluggers apparel available for purchase—cash only!
Later that evening, join us for “YMCA Night at the Park” at 7:05 pm, where you can enjoy fun YMCA-themed games and cheer on the Sluggers!
Get ready for a grand slam day of activities and community fun!
The McComb Cookie Festival will be held on Saturday, July 19 at McComb Village Park.
Activities include the Tough Cookie 5K, Parade, Fishing Derby, Car Show, and Cookie Stroll.
Get more details on the McComb Cookie Festival by clicking here for their Facebook page, and in the flyer below.
(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Hancock County Friday evening.
It will be held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Tiffin Avenue in Findlay.
The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
“Based on provisional data, there were 581 OVI-related fatalities last year in Ohio,” Lieutenant Evan Slates, post commander of the Findlay Post, said.
“State troopers made an average of 14,600 OVI arrests last year in an attempt to combat these dangerous drivers. OVI checkpoints are designed to not only deter impaired driving, but to proactively remove these dangerous drivers from our roadways.”
(From Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge)
Regarding an incident from 05/18/2025 at 638 Maple St, Fostoria Seneca County Ohio, where two individuals were found deceased in a hot tub:
The Lucas County Coroners Office has determined that both Charles Gillette, 38 YOA and Raven Krontz, 44 YOA, each from Ottawa, Ohio, died from Acute Methamphetamine toxicity, accidental overdoses.
Officers and detectives on scene at the time of the incident reported finding drug paraphernalia, consistent with methamphetamine abuse, next to the hot tub.
The coroner’s office also reported finding no injuries to either subject during their autopsy’s.
Nothing further at this time.
Chief Gabe Wedge
Fostoria Police Department
The Ohio Department of Transportation is pleading with drivers to pay better attention behind the wheel as their crews continue getting hit by motorists.
In 2024, the total number of incidents for the year was 84.
“We are now slightly past the halfway point in 2025, and our crews have experienced 74 incidents. This is unacceptable,” said ODOT Press Secretary Matt Bruning.
ODOT is reminding drivers to pay attention, move over, and slow down for vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the road.
Findlay City Council approved an ordinance to enter into a contract with a company to provide design and engineering services for the proposed Downtown Recreation Area project. That cost will be around $2.5 million
City Council also approved an ordinance to enter into a contract with a company to provide design and engineering work for the pedestrian bridge associated with the project. That cost will be around $1.5 million.
The vote was 8-2, with Jim Niemeyer and Holly Frische the no votes.
The new park would be part of the Phase 2 benching project north of the Blanchard River and east of Main Street.
The estimated cost is between $10 and $40 million depending on how many features are included in the final design.
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn is excited about what the park would mean for the city and its residents.
(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)
Do you think a career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol is the right fit for you? We are pleased to emphasize an ongoing opportunity for individuals considering a career as an Ohio state trooper to participate in our ride-along program.
The Patrol’s ride-along program is an immersive experience that offers potential recruits a firsthand look into the daily duties and responsibilities of our troopers. Participants will ride in a cruiser alongside a trooper for a day, afternoon or night shift. They will observe troopers responding to calls for service, conducting traffic stops and engaging with the public.
“We understand that choosing a career with the Patrol is a significant decision,” said Major Michael D. Kemmer, Office of Training, Recruitment and Professional Operations Commander. “Our ride-along program is designed to give prospective applicants an authentic glimpse into the challenging yet rewarding work our troopers do every day to keep Ohio safe.”
The ride-along program is specifically geared towards individuals who are genuinely interested in pursuing a career with the Patrol. To be eligible for a ride-along, applicants must:
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is committed to recruiting and training highly motivated individuals who wish to serve their state and community by joining the next generation of state troopers.
Anyone interested in participating in a ride-along is encourage to contact their local Ohio State Highway Patrol post. Contact information for all posts can be found here. More information regarding our ride-along program can be found here.
(From the Ohio Department of Natural Resources)
Ohio can celebrate a milestone with 964 confirmed active bald eagle nests, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. More than 1,800 reports from citizen scientists statewide helped complete the 2025 bald eagle nest census. Division of Wildlife staff followed up on these reports and confirmed nest locations in 87 of Ohio’s 88 counties.
Active nests were counted as those with an incubating eagle, eggs, or eaglets present. Given the high volume of nests, this nest census represents the most complete picture possible of Ohio’s breeding bald eagle population.
“The bald eagle is one of Ohio’s great conservation success stories,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “The eagle’s remarkable comeback over the last few decades, both in Ohio and nationwide, proves how much we can accomplish when we conserve and protect habitat.”
Bald eagles prosper in areas with wetland habitat. Lake Erie and other large waterbodies host the highest number of eagles because of easy access to food, such as fish. The 13 counties with the highest number of bald eagle nests include: Ottawa (112), Sandusky (61), Erie (40), Seneca (36), Wyandot (31), Trumbull (29), Lucas (27), Huron (21), Wood (20), Coshocton (19), Knox (19), Licking (19), and Mercer (19).
Check it out: Map of eagle nests per county
Each spring, the Division of Wildlife uses aerial surveys of a portion of the state to estimate Ohio’s population of nesting bald eagles. A complete nest census, in which every bald eagle nest in the state is counted, is performed less frequently. The last statewide census, conducted in 2020, documented 707 active bald eagle nests. The number of active nests increased 36% from 2020 to 2025.
“The census was a success because of the involvement of so many Ohioans. Thank you to each of you who contributed to this monumental effort,” said Laura Kearns, a wildlife biologist with the Division of Wildlife. “This comprehensive study shows that Ohio’s eagle population is resilient and thriving.”
Based on the 2025 aerial survey of a portion of eagle nests, the success rate, or the number of nests with eggs or eaglets, was 78%. Last year, the nest success rate was 82%, and it was 73% in 2023. This year, the number of eaglets per active nest was 1.3. That was slightly lower than last year’s number of 1.6 and similar to 2023 (1.2).
