(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 people lost their lives in 10 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Thursday, July 3 at midnight and ended Sunday, July 6 at 11:59 p.m.

In seven of the fatalities in which safety belts were available, six were unbelted (86%). Ohio’s safety belt law remains a secondary violation; however, troopers continued to have zero tolerance during the holiday reporting period when motorists were stopped for other violations and were found not wearing their safety belt. Throughout the holiday reporting period, troopers issued 2,286 safety belt and child safety seat citations.

Troopers also made 404 arrests for impaired driving and 73 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 482 crashes and made 30,403 traffic contacts in total. Troopers also provided assistance to 2,012 motorists.

A statewide breakdown of enforcement and crashes during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period can be found below.

Motorists are encouraged to call #677 to report impaired or reckless drivers and drug activity.

(From Hancock Public Health)

Exciting News for Our NEST Postpartum Program!

Dear NEST Community,

We’re thrilled to announce that our NEST postpartum program will now be held at the Family Center! This new location will provide us with more space and amenities to support you and your growing families even better.

• The Family Center 1800 N Blanchard St, Findlay, OH 45840
• July 14th, 2025

At the Family Center, we’ll continue to offer the same nurturing environment, expert guidance, and valuable resources to help you navigate the postpartum journey with confidence.

We can’t wait to welcome you to this new space and continue supporting you every step of the way.

See you soon at the Family Center!

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 Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS)

The Hancock County System of Care Grant is offering funds to local organizations that wish to improve or enhance programs, practices, and policies that use the Youth Thrive Framework.

Youth Thrive, an initiative of the Center for the Study of Social Policy (https://cssp.org/project/youth-thrive/) and adopted as a transformational cornerstone of the System of Care Grant, encourages youth-serving systems and its partners to change programs, practices, and policies so that they build on what is known about adolescent development, valuing young people’s perspectives, and offering youth opportunities to succeed. The Youth Thrive Framework is comprised of five (5) Protective and Promotive Factors which include: Knowledge of Adolescent Brain Development; Social Connections; Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence; Concrete Supports in Time of Need; and, Resiliency (see Attachment A for additional detail).

Eligibility: Hancock County non-profit, faith-based, education, and community-based organizations that serve Hancock County residents are eligible to submit proposals. Proposals that clearly illustrate how the initiative advances the Youth Thrive Framework, or demonstrate a need to become more competent in using the Youth Thrive Framework will be considered for funding.

Of special interest are proposals that link the Youth Thrive Framework to youth of military-involved caregivers (e.g. assisting a school with obtaining a Purple Star designation and/or providing support for events/activities provided by existing Purple Star designated schools).

For more information and to submit an application, please click here.

(ONN) – A bill has been introduced at the Ohio Statehouse increasing the penalties for anybody who kills a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

The new penalty would automatically be either death or life without the possibility of parole.

The bill is named after Larry Henderson, a deputy from the Cincinnati area who was killed while directing traffic.

A man is accused of running him over intentionally.

Two months ago, a Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed while responding to a domestic violence situation.

Later that week, two Mifflin Township officers were shot during a traffic stop.

(From the Hancock County Treasurer’s Office)

Notice to Taxpayers

• Hancock County Second Half REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS ARE DUE FRIDAY, JULY 11th
• The Ohio Revised Code states that the taxpayer is responsible for any taxes due and failure to receive a tax bill does not avoid penalty and interest charges.
• MAILED TAX PAYMENTS MUST HAVE A US POSTAL CANCELLATION OF JULY 11th OR PRIOR TO BE CONSIDERED TIMELY
• POSTAGE MACHINES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF MAILING
• IF MAILING THIS CLOSE TO THE DUE DATE-GO INSIDE POST OFFICE AND GET YOUR ENVELOPE POSTMARKED
• TREASURER’S OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. – 4 P.M
• DROP BOX LOCATED INSIDE THE COURTHOUSE AVAILABLE MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
• CASH OR CHECK ONLY ACCEPTED IN THE TREASURER’S OFFICE-NO CREDIT CARDS

(From the City of Findlay)

CONSTRUCTION 7/7-7/11:

-East St. will be closed to through traffic from E. Lincoln St. to E. Lima St. for curb replacement.

-Carnahan Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Tiffin Ave. to the Railroad for curb replacement.

-Allen Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Main St. to the Railroad for curb replacement.

-Midland Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Main St. to the Railroad for curb replacement.

-Garfield Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Main St. to the Railroad for curb replacement.

-Twp. Rd. 80 (Baseline Rd.) will be closed to all traffic from Springlake Drive (E.) to Springlake Dr. (W.) for a sanitary sewer project.

-Morrical Blvd. will be closed to through traffic from Logan Ave. to Bliss Ave. End for waterline installation.

-The Westbound lane of Howard St. will be close to all traffic from 7am-7pm from Broad Ave. to the Walmart entrance for construction of the Interstate Trail.

-N. Blanchard St. will be reduced to one lane in each direction from E. Melrose Ave. to Karen Ct. for curb replacement.

-Brookview Court will be closed to through traffic to from Brookside Dr. to the cul-de-sac for curb replacement.

-Foxfire Ln. will be closed to through traffic from Fox Run Rd. to the cul-de-sac for curb replacement.

Please contact the Engineering Department with any questions 419-424-7121.

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Blanchard Valley Health System is proud to announce Holly Cameron as our July Associate of the Month. (pictured below)

As the leader of the clinical office team at the main campus laboratory, Holly oversees all inpatient phlebotomists and specimen processors. Her team handles specimens from the hospital and various off-site locations, ensuring proper processing and delivery to the appropriate department. Holly also steps in as a phlebotomist when needed.

Holly has been part of #TeamBVHS for an impressive 16 years, making a difference through her dedication to excellence and her ability to put patients at ease. Thank you, Holly, for everything you do.

Would you like Holly to be your work colleague? BVHS has many job openings, including within the lab. Visit https://bvhs.info/teambvhs to view current openings throughout the health system.

We’re here for you.

(From the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library)

Hancock County is known for its incredible spirit of collaboration—and here at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, we’re proud to be part of that tradition.

This summer, we’re teaming up with Hancock Public Health and City of Findlay Parks & Recreation to bring you Summer Connect—a series of seven neighborhood events designed to bring families together through fun, learning, and local resources.

Each event will feature:

-Hands-on activities

-Free books and educational take-home kits

-Connections to local organizations and services

-A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere

We’re thrilled to work alongside fellow nonprofits, government partners, and community groups to make this happen—because together, we can build a stronger, more connected Hancock County.

Event Schedule:

• • June 5 | Bernard Park | 1105 Bernard Ave. | 9 AM – 12 PM

• • June 10 | West Park | 1425 Byal Ave. | 9 AM – 12 PM

• • June 24 | The Family Center | 1800 N Blanchard St. | 9 AM – 12 PM

• • July 8 | Emory Adams Park | 1827 S Blanchard St. | 9 AM – 12 PM

• • July 10 | Riverside Park | 231 McManness Ave. | 9 AM – 12 PM

• • July 15 | East Branch YMCA | 1400 Manor Hill Rd. | 9 AM – 12 PM

• July 17 | Gateway Church | 620 N Main St. | 9 AM – 12 PM

A lot of people lined both sides of Main Street for Findlay’s 4^th of July Parade on Friday.

The parade started at Lima Street and went north on Main Street, ending at the Hancock County War Memorial at North Main Street and Center Street.

The youngsters got some candy and other goodies that were thrown their way from vehicles and people walking in the parade.

After the parade, many people headed over to the Hancock Historical Museum for their annual Ice Cream Social.

See some action from the parade and social in the video below.