01/03/2022
Regift your Christmas tree
The holidays are nearly over, so think about repurposing your Christmas tree this year instead of dragging it out to the curb.
Live-cut trees find new life as wildlife habitat
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01/02/2022
Man leads officer on brief New Year's Day chase
A man led a Findlay police officer on a short pursuit on New Year's Day before ultimately stopping and being arrested.
A man led a Findlay police officer on a short pursuit on New Year's Day before ultimately stopping and being arrested
01/02/2022
Reflections on the year 2021: Top 10 local news stories
The year 2021 brought a number of wins to Findlay and the surrounding area, from business growth and state championships to gains in public health. But like many years, there were challenges — some that will stretch into 2022.
Here is the newsroom's list of the top 10 local stories from 2021:
The top 10 news stories of the year, as chosen by our staff
12/28/2021
Fostoria edges McComb 57-53 in NW Holiday Classic
Fostoria outscored McComb in a 57-53 win in the opening game of the Northwest Ohio Holiday Classic being held at Evergreen High School.
Fostoria outscored McComb 30-20 in the second and third quarters and that was enough to carry the Redmen to a 57-53 win over the Panthers in the opening game of the Northwest Ohio Holiday Classic being held at Evergreen High School.
12/28/2021
Police return presents found in Findlay
The Findlay Police Department has located the owners of a set of Christmas gifts discovered Dec. 18 near Findlay High School.
The gifts were delivered the rightful family on Christmas Day.
Officers identified the owners of the gifts and returned them on Dec. 25
12/27/2021
Walking through Ada's history
Ohio Northern University students discovered a whole new side of Ada when they developed a walking tour of the town.
Among the stops: Wilson Football Factory, the Civil War memorial cannon and the former School of Piano Tuning.
ONU students develop a walking tour of Ada's historical sites
12/27/2021
Patrol IDs pedestrian killed in I-75 Christmas crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has named the pedestrian killed while crossing Interstate 75 on Christmas.
Southbound I-75 was shut down for approximately four hours for the crash investigation
12/27/2021
Hospital gets holiday visitor from galaxy far, far away
It was a visit from Santa that was unlike any other.
Instead of St. Nick roaming the halls at ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital, it was an R2D2 robot that was hand-built by Fostoria Community Hospital EVS Technician Dan St. Clair.
It was a visit from Santa that was unlike any other
12/27/2021
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12/25/2021
To all who celebrate, The Courier would like to wish you a #MerryChristmas! 🎄
To all who celebrate, The Courier would like to wish you a #MerryChristmas! 🎄
12/24/2021
These kids were certainly excited to meet Santa Claus and tell him their wish list when he visited Findlay in November 1957.
(#FlashbackFriday courtesy of Hancock Historical Museum)
These kids were certainly excited to meet Santa Claus and tell him their wish list when he visited Findlay in November 1957.
(#FlashbackFriday courtesy of Hancock Historical Museum)
12/23/2021
Dietsch Brothers Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream is bustling today as customers pick up last-minute gifts and confections.
12/23/2021
Jan. 6 committee seeks interview with Ohio Rep. Jordan
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview and information from Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan on Wednesday.
Second time this week the committee publicly sought to interview a sitting member of Congress
12/23/2021
Everybody gets into the act in Trojans 70-point win
So many players scored in Findlay High’s 81-11 romp over Toledo Scott on Wednesday that the statisticians had to use some space on the Bulldogs side of the page to list all of the names.
TOLEDO — So many players scored in Findlay High's 81-11 romp over Toledo Scott on Wednesday that the statisticians had to use some space on the Bulldogs side of the page to list all of the names. It was that kind of a night for the Trojans.
12/23/2021
A bit, and chuck, of his past
"As luck would have it. Serendipity, as they say."
Somehow, some way, Robert Poe has been reunited with the exact metal lathe he used in shop class at Findlay High School.
Local man recovers FHS machine, 5 decades later
12/22/2021
Trojans use big second half to stun Toledo Central Catholic
The Trojans made a third-quarter comeback to win 62-53 over Toledo Central Catholic on Tuesday.
Turns out the message was already there waiting for him.
12/22/2021
Boil advisory issued for South Blanchard, East Main Cross addresses
A boil advisory has been issued for addresses on South Blanchard and East Main Cross streets.
Due to repair work on the water main on South Blanchard Street
12/22/2021
Gov. names Findlay man to developmental disabilities council
Findlay resident Matthew LaFontaine has been appointed to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council by Gov. Mike DeWine.
This marks the second such appointment for Hancock County residents, as Molly Dible was appointed to the council in November.
Marks second appointment for BVC clients in 2 months
12/22/2021
City workers getting pay raises
Findlay City Council on Tuesday granted nonunion city workers a 4.5% pay raise in 2022.
Council also voted to house inmates at jails in neighboring counties as the Hancock County Justice Center reduces inmate numbers due to staff shortages.
Council votes to house inmates at jails in neighboring counties
12/21/2021
Jill Chapa arranges a grouping of poinsettias at Garden Central in Findlay on Monday morning.
Chapa explains the popular Christmas plant is an annual, but some expert gardeners manage to keep poinsettias alive from one season to the next.
Jill Chapa arranges a grouping of poinsettias at Garden Central in Findlay on Monday morning.
Chapa explains the popular Christmas plant is an annual, but some expert gardeners manage to keep poinsettias alive from one season to the next.
12/21/2021
Wetz scores two—including game-winner—in Findlay's 3-2 OT win
The Findlay High hockey team took on — and beat — rival Bowling Green on an outdoor rink as part of the Winterfest 2021 extravaganza at Fifth Third Field on Monday.
After squandering a late lead, Findlay made sure all it would do is let BG tie it.
12/21/2021
Gifting the 'Best Christmas Ever'
For the second year in a row, a local organization has given area families the "Best Christmas Ever," with gifts ranging from tuition and mortgage payments to family vacations and construction projects.
Organization provides families in need with holiday presents
12/20/2021
Students' star shines bright
The city Christmas tree lights up Dorney Plaza for all to see, and at the very top is a 12-point star made by students at Millstream Career Center.
Millstream programs collaborate on city's Christmas tree topper
12/20/2021
Darren Greer, 5, of Jenera, and Sgt. Tyler Waldbauer, of the Findlay Police Department, check the size of a winter coat Sunday morning at Meijer.
Darren and Waldbauer were paired up during Cops and Kids Go Shopping. Each child was given $200 to spend.
Darren Greer, 5, of Jenera, and Sgt. Tyler Waldbauer, of the Findlay Police Department, check the size of a winter coat Sunday morning at Meijer.
Darren and Waldbauer were paired up during Cops and Kids Go Shopping. Each child was given $200 to spend.
12/19/2021
Two arrested after assault at Circle K
Findlay police arrested two people for assault Sunday after responding to a fight at Circle K, 100 Crystal Ave.
Two victims hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries
12/19/2021
Police arrest two after bar fight
Findlay police arrested two men for assault Sunday after a fight at Brew U Sports Pub.
Two victims transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital
12/17/2021
We know the post office is busy at this time of year, and it looks like that has always been the case!
Back in 1957, the back room was filled with brown paper packages tied up with strings!
(#FlashbackFriday courtesy of Hancock Historical Museum)
We know the post office is busy at this time of year, and it looks like that has always been the case!
Back in 1957, the back room was filled with brown paper packages tied up with strings!
(#FlashbackFriday courtesy of Hancock Historical Museum)
12/17/2021
Local youth has some tricks up her sleeve
Magician Elizabeth Nauert, 14, of Findlay, will take her routine to Las Vegas in January.
Elizabeth says her favorite thing about being a youth magician is “blasting people’s expectations.”
Magician headed to national convention in Las Vegas
12/17/2021
PD prioritizes staffing in 2022 budget
Staffing levels are listed as a primary goal for the Findlay Police Department in the city's 2022 budget.
Department short 4 officers, 1 dispatcher
12/16/2021
Over 4,000 in Findlay without power
Over 4,000 Findlay customers are without power this afternoon.
AEP Ohio expects power to be restored by 6 p.m.
AEP Ohio anticipates restoration by 6 p.m.
12/16/2021
Findlay Airport wins grant from infrastructure bill
The Findlay Airport will receive a $295,000 federal grant from the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed last month by Congress.
Will receive $295K for upgrades
12/16/2021
BVHS: Younger population hospitalized with virus
Last year, the average patient hospitalized at Blanchard Valley Hospital was 70 years old. This year, it’s 61.
“So we are seeing a younger population in the hospital,” says Dr. Renee Smith, chief medical officer at BVHS.
Health leaders detail variants, boosters, new mask advice
12/16/2021
Council considers solutions to jail 'crisis'
Findlay City Council gave the first reading Wednesday to legislation allowing city administrators to contract with surrounding counties to house inmates.
May contract with area counties to half inmate population
12/16/2021
Ohio farmers send 15 trailers of supplies to Kentucky
The Sandusky farming community is sending 15 trailers of hay and other supplies to a Kentucky town decimated by tornadoes.
'The agriculture community comes together when something like this happens'
12/16/2021
In Upper Sandusky, the fantasy continues
If there’s any doubt that the city of Upper Sandusky loves the holidays, just take a drive through Harrison Smith Park.
Visitors can view millions of lights and 94 displays at the 25th annual Winter Fantasy of Lights.
Display has been lighting up Upper Saturday for 25 years
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Earlier today, Governor DeWine shared announcements regarding the state’s response to COVID-19. In this press briefing, Mayor Christina Muryn shares an update on of the City of Findlay and Findlay City Schools’ response. We will speak to the mayor following the video, and share any questions asked in the comments.
Unity Walk
Participants of tonight's Unity Walk and tribute program for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sing "This Little Light of Mine" at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. The annual program is organized by the Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center and included prayer, readings, song and community comments.
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2019 Top Stories
As we reflect on 2019 and look forward to 2020, here is a video summarizing our most read online stories for 2019. For the Editor's picks and other popular choices that impacted our community, visit https://thecourier.com/2019-top-stories/ Sponsored by Kendra James with Bowman Ray Eoff Insurance
Santa Claus is coming to town
The Kiwanis Club of Findlay was busy stuffing bags today for the return of Santa's House from 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. A Findlay tradition, Santa's House offers weekly visits with the big man himself, cookies and hot chocolate, and horse-drawn buggy rides down Main Street.
Bicycles for Bender
A group of cyclists, with full police es**rt, pedals past on West Bigelow Avenue on Thursday evening toward Upper Room Church of God for the funeral visitation for Kenneth Bender, 55, of Findlay. Bender died last Friday, a week after being hit by a car while riding his bike. Bender was an avid cyclist and once put 24,000 miles on a single bike in one year. (Video credit = Kevin Bean)
Goodguys Hall of Fame Road Tour
The Goodguys Hall of Fame Road Tour made a stop at Smitty's Custom Auto in Tiffin this morning on the way to Texas Motor Speedway. (Video credit = Randy Roberts)
Information from the Hardin County sheriff
Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart tells us three people were injured today when a semi driver drove through a house and the truck came to rest in a convenience store in Dunkirk. One person was transported via Life Flight, and two others were taken by ambulance. Everhart says he does not have the names of the injured individuals or the driver of the truck at this time. He also could not provide a cause for the accident. (Video credit = Randy Roberts) https://thecourier.com/breaking-news/2019/09/20/sheriff-three-injured-when-semi-drives-through-dunkirk-home-gas-station/
Semi crashes through Southside Six
Here's a video from the scene of where a semi driver drove through a home and the Southside Six convenience store in Dunkirk today. We'll have a statement from the sheriff shortly. (Video credit = Randy Roberts)
About 50 area motorcyclists turned out to Fricker's in Findlay today to help transport a traveling Vietnam memorial wall to the American Legion in Ida, Michigan. The memorial was built by Kenneth Nault of Arcadia and is 24 feet wide. It is regularly displayed at area schools and veterans' organizations. (Video credit = Randy Roberts)
VIDEO: Hancock County Fair 2019 Opening Day in a minute-thirty
If you're not aleady in the mood for the fair, you will be after watching this! Music from Kevin MacLeod: "White Lotus," "Off to Osaka," "Amazing Plan" and "Quirky Dog": License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
A crew from R. J. Corman Railroad Group is cleaning up after a crash near Carey involving two trains. The accident was reported today at 5:22 a.m. (Video credit = Randy Roberts)
Blanchard Township barn fire
Fire crews responded to this barn fire about 3:30 this afternoon at 7062 Blanchard Township Road 117. There were some cars and hay inside the barn, but no people or livestock were injured.
ALL Excavating and Demolition is knocking down the former Kuhlman body shop today. That building and B & T's Asian Market are supposed to be demolished by July 31 as part of the flood-reduction effort near the Blanchard River in downtown Findlay.
Bond setting for Brandon Pinks
Bond was set at $250,000 today for Brandon Pinks, who is accused of attacking two Arlington residents with a hatchet on Monday.
Police surround home in Arlington
Here's a video from the home in Arlington, where a man stabbed two victims with a knife or other sharp object this morning. The state Bureau of Criminal Investigation, along with the county sheriff's office, was on the scene.
Courier Catchup -- Oct. 4, 2018
This week's #CourierCatchup discusses a city building maintenance code that apparently never was (but still riled up #Findlay residents), and another yearly increase in the number of he**in overdose deaths https://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/10/01/ohio-overdose-deaths-rise-again-in-2017/ https://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/10/03/city-building-maintenance-code-crowd-in-opposition/
Courier Catchup -- Sept. 27, 2018
This week's #CourierCatchup tells the tale of a Riverdale teacher who accomplished her goal of visiting all 88 Ohio county fairs, as well as spotlights this weekend's Race for the Cure in #Findlay https://thecourier.com/life/life-extra/2018/09/25/love-a-fairwoman-visits-all-88-county-fairs-ohio-states-makes-89/ https://thecourier.com/life/life-extra/2018/09/27/we-call-ourselves-survivors/
Courier Catchup -- Sept. 13, 2018
This week's #CourierCatchup shines a light on school grades and graduation rates, with state report cards out today. Additionally, #Carey families are being encouraged to read together through a new program Featured stories: http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/09/11/fhs-principal-expects-normal-graduation-rate/ http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/09/13/carey-families-to-read-together/
Courier Catchup -- Sept. 6, 2018
This week's #CourierCatchup highlights Rich Cordray's campaign stop in #Findlay, as well as our series spotlighting area coaches and players who are in the NFL this season Featured stories: http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/09/06/cordray-says-hell-listen-to-farmers-concerns/ http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/09/06/from-arcadia-to-the-nfl-crow-finds-opportunities/
Courier Catchup -- Aug. 30, 2018
This week's #CourierCatchup spotlights two yearly traditions: the Hancock County Fair and the start of high school #football season. #HancockCountyFair Featured links: http://thecourier.com/hancock-county-fair/ http://thecourier.com/local-sports/2018/08/25/prep-football-podcast-week-1-in-review/
Courier Catchup -- Aug. 23, 2018
This week's #CourierCatchup tackles football, last year's increase in deadly house fires, and a return to stricter graduation standards for students Featured stories: http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/22/recruiting-a-challenge-for-volunteer-fire-departments/ http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/21/seneca-county-hit-hard-by-fatal-fires-since-2010/ http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/21/relaxed-ohio-graduation-requirements-not-extended/
Courier Catchup -- Aug. 16, 2018
This week on Courier Catchup, we talk about Life Editor Brenna Griteman's story of her #Balloonfest ride, and details of a new contract between #Findlay City Schools and its teachers from reporter Kathryne Rubright More: http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/16/findlays-teachers-school-board-ok-contract/ http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/11/with-video-riding-the-breeze-in-a-hot-air-balloon/
Courier Catchup -- Aug. 9, 2018
This week's Courier Catchup spotlights Eileen McClory's ride along experience with the Findlay Police Department, as well as Sen. Sherrod Brown's recent opioid roundtable with area officials Featured stories: http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/06/friday-nights-keep-findlay-police-officers-on-the-move/ http://thecourier.com/local-news/2018/08/09/senator-brown-hears-views-on-worker-shortage-addiction-battle/
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Why do we keep seeing comics repeated 2 days in a row? It's not the first time. Does anyone read the dates on the comics? The look at the calendar? Obviously not. We've been loyal to this newspaper for decades now.
For those of us who don't know, why do newspapers consistently re-write people's obituaries?
Here is an idea. Why doesnt the county buy some of the mall space, move some county offices out there, and put juvenile and probate court in the court house. Quit paying for rented space for offices and move those to the mall??
In today's edition of Ask the Expert in The Courier, we had Chamber Member Kieffer & Associates write a little about how businesses can support veterans in the workforce - check it out!
Please check your Obits. Wrong names on wrong people's.. You can do better.. #proofread
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We got to greet the wedding community and those planning weddings for themselves in the Northwest Ohio region at the Fall in Love Wedding Expo held at the fantastic Hancock Hotel right in downtown Findlay. It was great to bump shoulders with our fellow local businesses Stillwaters Retreat Ohio, Steele Magnolias, Team Johnson Limo Services and all the other lovely companies The Courier brought together at their wedding expo. 10.10.21
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