10/15/18 – 5:28 A.M.
ODOT is working on clearing drainage structures near highways in Putnam County this week. That means you’ll see lane restrictions on State Route 108 from the Hancock County line all the way to the Van Wert County line. Restrictions are also in place on U.S. 224 between State Route 15 and Henry County.
10/15/18 – 5:23 A.M.
UPDATE – 11:07 A.M. (Corrects Blanchard Avenue to Blanchard Street)
You’ll see a road closure on a busy Findlay street starting today. ODOT says crews are repairing a railroad crossing on Sandusky Street this week. As a result, they are closing Sandusky between Grand Avenue and Blanchard Street for three days.
Elsewhere around the county, U.S. 68 in Arlington remains closed between Liberty Street and the Buck Run bridge. You’ll continue to see lane restrictions on U.S. 68 from Findlay to Hardin County for berm repair work. Crews also continue to restrict State Route 330 to one lane between North Street in Vanlue and State Route 568 for a resurfacing project.
10/15/18 – 5:16 A.M.
A reminder, Lima Avenue is now closed underneath the U.S. 68 overpass. ODOT closed the road in Findlay overnight, and it will stay closed for a year.
Construction crews will maintain the ramps to U.S. 68 as long as possible while ODOT finishes the roundabouts for the new exits. You can still get on southbound U.S. 68 from Lima Avenue on the airport side of Lima Avenue. You can also get on U.S. 68 to I-75 from the Cooper Tire side of Lima Avenue.
10/15/18 – 5:07 A.M.
A one-car crash injured two people near McComb early Sunday morning. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on State Route 613, west of Pleasant Township Road 123 around 1 a.m.
29-year-old Thomas Thompson was driving west on Route 613 when he lost control and hit a utility pole. The crash caused part of McComb to lose power. Thompson and his passenger received treatment at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
The sheriff’s office says alcohol was a “determining factor.”
10/15/18 – 5:00 A.M.
Marathon Petroleum plans to rebrand a convenience store chain over the next few months. CSP Daily News reports Marathon bought the SuperAmerica brand as part of the deal with Andeavor that closed on October 1. The SuperAmerica locations will become Speedway stores. Speedway is a Marathon Petroleum subsidiary.
CSP says there are 285 SuperAmerica stores remaining in the United States. They are mostly in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
MORE: SCP Daily
10/12/18 – 4:10 P.M.
A tragic accident claimed the life of a Riverdale student Friday morning. Riverdale Local Schools reports that senior Katelyn Martin suffered serious injuries in a crash in Wharton. She died as a result. The school district received support from members of the West Ohio Critical Stress Management Team to help guidance counselors serve students through their grief. They will be available next week as well.
As a result of the crash, the football game tonight has been postponed to tomorrow. The boys’ soccer game at Ottovile has been canceled.
There are no details available about the crash.
10/12/18 – 2:28 P.M.
The Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center in Pandora will have a dedication ceremony this weekend. The center held a capital campaign to save the gym in 2004. This past year they had another capital campaign to add new restrooms. The organization received a $40,000 grant from the county commissioners as well as a $100,000 grant from the state of Ohio. They received pledges for over $87,000.
The project cost was around $280,000. The dedication ceremony will be this Sunday from 2 – 4 p.m.
10/12/18 – 2:17 P.M.
U.S. Congressman Bob Latta made a stop in Findlay Friday. He talked about the information act, which helps get people addiction services.
Latta explained that small communities struggling with the opioid epidemic are often left wondering what to do. This act provides them the ability to find answers and learn what options are available.
He also talked about getting high-speed internet connections into rural areas. He said that this will help farmers with precision farming as well as provide support for rural hospitals and small businesses.
10/12/18 – 1:49 P.M.
The Hancock County ADAMHS Board celebrated the acceptance of a System of Care grant Friday. Executive Director Precia Stuby said that the grant allows the board to do more for the community.
Stuby said that they are partnering with the Family Resource Center.
It is worth $1 million/year for four years.
10/12/18 – 11:01 A.M.
Representatives of Findlay City Schools met with the Findlay City Council to discuss a partnership in providing School Resource Officers. Findlay Safety Director Paul Schmelzer explained that they want to split the costs of hiring 6 school resource officers.
Some members of council were concerned about entering a four-year deal, not knowing how the future could impact the city’s ability to provide the promised funds. FCS Superintendent Ed Kurt said that the district would work with the school if that issue happens.
The city’s support is based on the passage of the 1.5 mill safety and security levy for Findlay City Schools.