Spooky times are coming to The Cube this weekend with their Fall Freeze event.

Recreation Activities Coordinator Stephanie Loomis said the Trunk or Treat event will feature an obstacle course and a craft show alongside the trunk or treat and a public skate as well.

Loomis said that the Trunk or Treat will be from 1 pm to 3 pm and the public skate will run from 3:10 pm to 5 pm and just costs $5. Skate rentals are free if you have a costume.

Loomis adds that businesses and organizations can get signed up to Trunk or Treat by contacting The Cube by the end of the business Thursday.

Some art students in Fostoria are hoping their design gets the most “likes” in ODOT’s Paint-A-Plow contest.

Their design features various winter monsters on a snowy landscape.

The Review Times is reporting that this is the third year that students at Fostoria Junior/Senior High School have participated in the contest in ODOT District 2.

People can vote for their favorite design on ODOT District 2’s Facebook page up until Friday at 9 a.m., and the winner will be announced that day.

The plow will be in full service during the winter, clearing the roads of snow and ice, and will also be visible at events to promote safety and awareness.

The Findlay Fire Department is encouraging families to practice their home escape plan this week.

October 6th through the 12th is Fire Prevention Week, and fire officials say fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety.

“Your home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes.”

They say properly installed, working smoke detectors are also a crucial part of fire safety.

Fire officials say cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.

Get more safety tips from the Findlay Fire Department here.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed bridge repair project just south of Findlay.

ODOT is proposing repairing the U.S. 68 bridge over State Route 15.

The project would require temporary closures of the bridge, and traffic would have to be detoured.

During construction, temporary lane restrictions on State Route 15 would also occur.

ODOT says a portion of the work would occur in the regulated floodplain of Eagle Creek, with impacts to the floodplain anticipated to be minor and resulting in no rise in localized flood levels.

ODOT is seeking feedback on the project in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988.

If the project goes ahead it would likely occur in the summer of 2020.

Get more on the project here.

Written comments regarding the projects may be sent to: Ohio Department of Transportation District 1, Attn: Nate Tessler, 1885 N. McCullough Street, Lima, Ohio 45801; or to nate.tessler@dot.ohio.gov.

Teachers for Findlay City Schools now have a contract after starting the current school year without one.

The Courier is reporting that the Findlay City Schools Board of Education approved a one-year contract with the district’s teachers at its Monday meeting that includes a $1,000 raise.

The Findlay Education Association earlier on Monday approved the contract and raise.

The paper is reporting that the contract does not include a percentage raise, and the $1,000 bump is not considered part of the teachers’ base pay.

Get more at TheCourier.com.

(ONN) – Two big things were missing when Governor DeWine outlined the specifics of his plan to reduce gun violence.

The Republican governor’s proposal does not include provisions for universal background checks or a “red flag law,” as he promised following the August 4 mass shooting that left 10 people dead in Dayton.

Instead, DeWine’s proposal expands so-called “pink slip” laws allowing those with dangerous mental health or addiction issues to be detained involuntarily and puts a greater burden on private gun sellers who sell a firearm to someone who then uses the weapon to commit a crime.

A number of gun safety advocates, including Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, said at the press conference that the governor’s proposal was a “good first step,” but that the legislation doesn’t go far enough.

(WFIN) – Findlay welcomed dozens for a series of presentations on cybersecurity.

CentraComm emerging technology supervisor Tyson Kindler was one of the presenters during the program.

He said that cybersecurity is something that everyone needs to think about.

Tyson shared some safety advice with us.

Tyson adds that you should know your network and software as well.

The summit also featured Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

(WFIN) – You and your children can take part in a fundraiser for Project HOPE that will let them trick or treat on horseback.

Founder and director Sandra Tebbe said that the money raised will go towards helping the organization.

Tebbe said that they use horses to help kids.

The trick or treat events will be on October 19, 20, 26, and the 27 from 12 – 5 pm at 6645 Township Road 215 in Findlay.

Get more here.

Local Red Cross volunteers were recognized and honored for their work with the organization at the American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter’s Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

Executive Director Todd James says the annual event recognizes the tremendous efforts of Red Cross volunteers in their local communities every day.

“Whenever our communities call upon the Red Cross for help, our volunteers are there to answer that call,” James said.

“Providing relief, comfort and hope after a home fire or other disaster; installing new smoke alarms to protect homes and families; working behind the scenes to keep our day to day operations running smoothly; helping at blood drives to make the experience a great one for our donors; helping local service members and military families in times of crisis; these are just a few of the many ways Red Cross volunteers make a difference every day.”

During the dinner, the Chapter recognized those who provided exceptional service with several awards. Volunteers and partners receiving awards include:

Excellence in Youth Leadership Award – Emily Klein (Findlay)

Biomedical Volunteer of the Year – Rod and Mary DaMico (Mt. Gilead)

Humanitarian, Disaster or Service to the Armed Forces Volunteer of the Year –

Dwight McFarland (Mt. Gilead)

Humanitarian Service Award – Karl Schwechheimer (Crestline)

Excellence in Disaster Services Award – Stephan Mahler (Rawson)

Red Cross HERO Award – State Bank and John Whitson (Findlay)

Volunteer of the Year Award – Joanne Gilmore (Upper Sandusky)

James presented several volunteers with the Executive Director’s Special Recognition pin, including:

Ron Adkins (Marion)

Will and Phyllis Davis (Findlay)

Jeanne Eisentrager (Findlay)

Amy Huber (Findlay)

Ken McHattie (Marysville)

Peggy Reed (Marion)

Steve Renick (Marion)

Tina Sommerville (Findlay)

Becky Welch (Marion)

James presented service delivery statistics for Red Cross’ fiscal year 2019, which ran from July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019:

· 106 disaster responses, providing aid to 390 people

· 246 military members and families received aid and services

· 1,243 free smoke alarms installed

· 18,294 units of blood collected

· 947 youth received disaster preparedness training in the Pillowcase Project

· 2,651 people trained in First Aid/CPR/AED and other life-saving skills.

Also recognized during the dinner were retiring Board of Directors members Lydia Mihalik, Jaclyn Schalk and John Whitson and new Board members Lisa Amstutz, Casey Brown, Elba Caldos dos Santos and Robb Koons.

James says all Red Cross volunteers deserve the thanks and appreciation of their community.

“Our volunteers are there every day, ready to answer the call for help, protect families and homes, teach lifesaving skills and make our communities safer. We can’t say thanks enough for all they give of themselves.”

For more information on volunteering with the North Central Ohio Chapter call (419) 422-9322 or click here.

Ohio Treasurer and Findlay native Robert Sprague was the presenter at the Hancock County Republican Party’s First Friday Luncheon in Findlay.

One of the topics he spoke about was the new program ResultsOHIO, which engages the private sector to create pilot programs to address some of the state’s biggest issues,

He says, at the end of the two-year pilot program, the state will buy back the program but only if it has proven to be successful.

“So, it’s a way for us to go and create a laboratory for new, innovative ideas to help solve some of Ohio’s most difficult problems.”

And taxpayers won’t be footing the bill unless the pilot program achieves the desired results.

He says the first ResultsOHIO project is on reducing recidivism.

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