On Monday, the OHSAA voted in favor of student athletes being allowed to sign NIL deals to use their name, image, and likeness. The press release stated that 447 OHSAA members voted in favor, while 121 schools voted against it and 247 schools abstained. Ohio will now become the fourth state to allow NIL deals at the high school level. The new bylaw will take effect immediately. 

At 6:24 p.m. Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Huss Street Thursday because of reports of gunshots and screaming. Once officers arrived at the scene, there were several individuals at the residence who had gunshot wounds, resulting in the deaths of two men and two children, with one having a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

The events that led up to this fatal incident stemmed from a mother and two children removing their belongings from the residence after domestic issues. The mother and the father of the oldest child, Dustin Willey, planned to move out items from the residence, while they believed her husband, Ryan Eagon, was out of town for work. 

Evidence shows that while packing up, the two children, one 7-years-old and the other 7-months-old, were hanging out by a vehicle in the driveway.  They heard the oldest child scream out. They found Eagon standing in the driveway when they checked on the child. According to witnesses, Eagon went past the mother, firing multiple shots before turning the gun on the children, killing both. Eagon then shot multiple times at Willey before taking his own life. 

Paramedics transported Willey to Tiffin Mercy Hospital, and doctors later pronounced him dead. The 7-month-old was declared dead at the residence, and the 7-year-old died during transport to the hospital. 

The incident is still under investigation by the Tiffin Police Department and is being assisted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Seneca County Coroner’s Office. 

In a press release Thursday, Aqua Ohio announced it will conduct a water main flush in the Tiffin area on Monday, October 27th and the 28th between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. They will flush out selected fire hydrants, which will remove sediment that builds up over time within the water main. 

There will be a drop in water pressure throughout the day, and Aqua Ohio asks residents not to do their laundry to avoid staining. If you see discolored tap water, wait a couple of seconds for it to clear before using it. Make sure the water is cold, and running several faucets at the same time will help clear the water faster. Avoid using hot water due to causing discolored water to enter customers’ hot water tanks. 

If you have a question about Monday and Tuesday, call Aqua’s Customer Service at 877-987-2782.

The suspect who was fatally shot by Findlay Police was Robert Norton. At this time, his age and further details have not been released. 

Norton was shot and later died at the hospital when officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1600 block of Cherry Lane at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday. On arrival, officers approached the door of the home to find Norton pointing a firearm at them. Several shots were then fired, hitting Norton. No officers were injured.

The Ohio BCI continues to investigate the shooting. While body cam footage will be released Friday, according to police. 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a complaint against Wood County business Bates Recycling in Cygnet for “illegal torch cutting” on Friday in the Wood County Common Pleas Court. Torch cutting uses a high-temperature flame to tear apart metals in the scraping process, which can cause emissions and haziness throughout the area.

Yost states that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency was receiving complaints about the smoke back in 2023. He wants the OEPA to be permitted to inspect the facility after the Ohio EPA attempted to inspect the business, but owner Christopher Bates denied them access. Yost believes Bates has created a scrap wall to block the public from seeing its operations. 

If the judge passes Yost’s temporary restraining order, all torch cutting would need to come to a halt while the business would pay a $25,000 fine per day because of the violation in the alleged complaint. 

The Ohio Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that the left lane is to be used for passing and not cruising. In a social media campaign, they are using the statement “Camp in a park, not in the left lane.”

ODOT is hoping that this campaign will shrink the risk of unsafe conditions and frustrate other drivers. Officials are encouraging drivers to allow slower drivers time to move across lanes, to avoid road rage and to wait for the right moment to switch lanes. 

In Ohio, drivers are required to use the left lane for passing and to avoid going under the speed limit. If a driver cannot do this, they receive a $150 fine on their first offense.

On Wednesday, Whirlpool announced it is investing $300 million in two production facilities in Clyde and Marion. 

The Michigan company received financial help from JobsOhio and tax credits from the state of Ohio. This investment will create between 400 and 600 jobs at both plants. While Whirlpool states this announcement is an investment in American jobs and manufacturing with 80% of their major appliance sales come from products that are made in the U.S.

The hiring process will begin in early 2026. 

Bowling Green State University received a $50,000 grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and Strada Foundation that goes towards programs and possibly technology in the future. The program focuses on mini-internships with students working directly with businesses and non-profits to get real-world experience before graduating college. This is a three-year grant that will start next semester for BGSU. They were one of eight universities selected and the only Midwest college to receive the grant. 

Tiffin Police found 15-year-old Savannah Kipps-Lucius. On Sunday, the Tiffin Police posted on their Facebook page saying Kipps-Lucius was last seen leaving her home on Greeley Street at 8:30 p.m. with a blanket and stuffed animal with no cellphone.

According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 26-year-old woman from Lakeside Marblehead is in serious condition after striking a semi at 3:30 p.m. Monday on State Route 53 north of the Ohio Turnpike Fremont toll plaza.

Authorities say that the semi was backing away from a nearby field to pick up a load. She was traveling south on SR 53 in an SUV and crashed her vehicle into the middle of the trailer, trapping her underneath. 

Medical personnel airlifted her to a nearby hospital while the occupants of the semi, a 70-year-old driver from Tiffin and 37-year-old passenger from Fremont, did not sustain injuries.

Yesterday, Bowling Green City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Ted Haselman, released a statement stating that crews repaired the gas line that was struck on the High School and Middle School campus around 2:15 p.m.

The new high school construction project led to the gas line being hit. Students were evacuated, and custodians acted swiftly to turn off the gas lines of the buildings affected by the incident. Staff assisted parents when they arrived at student drop-off. While other staff evacuated students to the football field to contact their families to make sure they got home. Secondary students were also taken home by the school district’s transportation team.

Dr. Haselman added that he greatly appreciated the first responders, utility crews, construction partners, and district staff’s reaction to the situation, ensuring the safety of students and staff. 

Oct. 19
Maumee (Sunshine Communities): 2-4 p.m.

Oct. 25
Adrian (Downtown): 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Deshler: 5-6:30 p.m.
Holgate: 5:30-7 p.m.
Monroe (Downtown): Noon-1:30 p.m.
Port Clinton (Downtown): 1-3 p.m.
Ridgeville Corners: 3-4 p.m.
Oct. 26
Attica: 3-5 p.m.

Oct. 30
Archbold: 6-7:30 p.m.
Liberty Center: 5:30-7 p.m.
Napoleon: 6-7:30 p.m.
Norwalk: 6-7:30 p.m.
Swanton: 5:30-7 p.m.
Oct. 31
Adrian: 6-8 p.m.
Bedford Township: 6-8 p.m.
Bellevue: 5-7 p.m.
Bowling Green: 6:30-8 p.m.
Delta: 5-7 p.m.
Dundee: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gibsonburg: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hamler: 5:30-7 p.m.
Holland: 6-8 p.m.
Lyons: 5:30-7 p.m.
Marblehead: 6-8 p.m.
Metamora: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Maumee: 6-8 p.m.
Oak Harbor (Downtown): 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Oak Harbor: 6-7:30 p.m.
Ottawa Hills: 6-8 p.m.
Oregon: 6-8 p.m.
Pemberville: 5:30-7 p.m.
Perrysburg: 6-8 p.m.
Port Clinton: 6-8 p.m.
Rossford: 6-8 p.m.
Sandusky: 5-7:30 p.m.
Sylvania: 6-7:30 p.m.
Sylvania Township: 6-7:30 p.m.
Toledo: 6-8 p.m.
Walbridge: 6-7:30 p.m.
Wauseon: 6-7:30 p.m.
Whitehouse: 6-8 p.m. (5 p.m. start for businesses)
Woodville: 6-8 p.m. (Date/time may change due to Woodville football playoffs)

Nov. 1
Edgerton: 4:30-7 p.m.

On Tuesday, the Findlay METRICH Drug Task Force received multiple complaints of Major Vapor, at 149 Tiffin Avenue, saying they were selling marijuana products as “controlled purchases” to adults and one sale to a juvenile.

The Drug Task Force conducted a a search warrant with the Findlay Police Department, taking several products that were suspected marijuana, marijuana vapes, THC edibles, psilocybin edibles, a handgun and money. 

Authorities say drug trafficking and drug possession charges are expected at the end of the investigation. 

Blanchard Valley Health System will launch an online scheduling program at primary care offices. This will allow patients to schedule appointments directly through the organization’s website. 

Patients will see real-time availability to schedule appointments with their primary care providers. The new system will allow patients to plan around work, school, and family commitments, that will allow users to avoid calling in and waiting for a period to schedule an appointment. This new update will cover adult primary care and pediatric appointments that cover routine check-ups and immunizations. This will enhance the process for children to receive consistent healthcare.

The next step in expanding scheduling appointments will be to add mammograms and other specialties. To schedule an appointment, head to bvhealthsystem.org/primarycare.

The Findlay Police Department made 4 arrests Wednesday involving two juveniles and 2 adults relating to a robbery at a Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tiffin Avenue in Findlay.

In a release by the FPD, the four suspects arrived at the store around 6:00 p.m. stole nearly $6,500 in product, and fled the scene in a black Jeep with a temporary registration. One suspect threatened to shoot an employee who tried to take their picture. Police found the vehicle on County Road 99 going towards I-75 and recovered all the stolen product.

The two juveniles remain nameless by the police, but the two adults are 22-year-old Shanae R. Grier, of Toledo, and 19-year-old Antionna F. Boone, of Sylvania. Both Grier and Boone are at the Hancock County Justice Center. While the two juveniles are at the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center. 

The charges filed are falsification, robbery, complicity to robbery, and possession of criminal tools. Juvenile prosecutors will decide whether to try the juveniles as adults. 

The former Fostoria High School All-Ohioan and NFL Free Safety for the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills looks to continue to expand Fostoria’s downtown. As of right now, Hyde has purchased the Foster Block building at the intersection of Main and Tiffin streets. There are currently six businesses within the building, with Hyde hoping to fill out the last two vacancies. 

Hyde went on this business venture to bring something to the residents. The timetable to get things up and running is a toss-up, but Hyde would like to have the storefronts ready to be used by the end of the year. That is just for the first floor of the building while the second and third floors are being renovated and will take a couple of years to complete. 

Hyde is eyeing the second and third floors for his IMAGINE Foundation to use as apartment spaces. Where the foundation’s goal is to better the lives of children’s wellness. 

Blanchard Valley Health System and PMBA Architects announced that the Wellness Park campus in Findlay won First Place People’s Choice in the AIA Ohio Design Awards competition. They presented the award during the AIA Ohio Conference in Columbus. 

Welleness Park met Northwest Ohio’s needs with an ever-expanding healthcare and economy. The campus specializes in multiple areas such as primary care, pediatrics, endocrinology, neurosurgery, diabetes management, rheumatology, orthopedics, podiatry, and sports medicine. This is a driving force for the organization’s mission to make high-quality care more accessible. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-833-509-9355, or head to bvhealthsystem.org/wellness. 

The city of Tiffin celebrated there 10 year anniversary as a Main Street Program during there 2025 summit at the Chandelier Community Event on Wednesday. The event educated attendees on how Tiffin joined the program and how the town is now a Nationally Recognized Accredited Main Street Program. The summit also recognized community businesses with the 2025 Tiffin Main Street Awards below are the recipients.

JVC Properties/Wild Bunch Wellness Bar-Developement Award

The Turntable-Entreprenurial Award

Ralph's Joy of Living-Business Legacy Award

City of Tiffin-Main Street Director Award

Andrew and Cindy Kalnow-Lifetime Achievement Award

Reclaim It-Golden Broom Award

Aqua Ohio released a statement saying that they will replace 1,300 linear feet of water main along North Washington Street in Tiffin. It will start at the intersection of North Washington, Hudson and Harrison Streets and will continue to North Washington and Olive Street. 

The goal is to replace cast-iron pipes that are two and six inches in diameter and have been in service for over 100 years. Workers will add three new fire hydrants to improve fire fighter access, and will install five new valves in order to  make future maintenance and repairs easier to perform.

Crews will work in this area Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. Drivers and pedestrians need to use extreme caution while going through this area. Expect lane closures, parking restrictions, moving machinery and open trenches.

There will be 43 properties impacted with water service interruptions as they are connected to the new main at the conclusion of the project. The company will notify customers before the interruptions.

Columbian High School teacher Christopher Monsour, was announced as the District 1 Teacher of the year by the Ohio Department of Education. This will now put him in the running for the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. 

He will compete with 11 other teachers to be selected as one of the four teachers to move on to the last phase of becoming Ohio Teacher of the Year. The winner will then move on to represent Ohio nationwide for the 2025-26 school year. 

Monsour teaches high school biology, environmental science, and anatomy and physiology. 

During the Blanchard Valley Health System Board of Trustees meeting, they nominated new Board and Committee members. During the meeting, the Board appointed Joseph Longo, founder of Velosio, as Board Chair, Jeff Shrader, Senior Vice President at Farmers and Merchants State Bank, as Vice Chair, and added Michael Denike, DO, a cardiologist with Heart and Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio. BVHS appointed Kelly Koenig, MD, to the Quality Committee and Matt Plotts to the Finance Committee. 

Habitat for Humanity will host an event at Riverside Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate 25 years. This is free for the public to enjoy bouncy houses, yard games, a cookout, and raffle prizes. The event is presented by WesBanco and partnered with the Findlay YMCA, Hancock Park District, the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and Scouting America. Attendees will receive the opportunity to learn about future Habitat projects. For more information about the event, or about Habitat for Humanity, head to www.habitatfindlay.org or call 419-429-1400. 

Spectrum announced they will give Marathon Center for Performing Arts $10,000 through the 2024-25 Stand For The Arts Awards in partnership with Ovation TV. 

Spectrum and Ovation TV, along with Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn, presented the money to the MCPA during the Mainstage Series Season Reveal Party. The money will go towards the MCPAs used to fund educational programs and free outreach activities. 

Spectrum selected 10 organizations to support across the country that contribute to the arts. 

Blanchard Valley Health System has announced that they will be offering radiofrequency ablation (RFA) that is treatment for spine tumors. Leading the charge of this new treatment is John Ogden, MD, a neurosurgeon from the Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio. 

The procedure uses radiofrequency waves to shrink benign or maligant tumors on the spine. It also reduces operative risks, shortens recovery time, and lessens postoperative discomfort. This treatment can be performed in an outpatient  setting with small incisions and the use of anesthetic's or minimal sedation. Post-treatment patients will experience only a few days of downtime until going back to there regular activities.

If you want to learn more about RFA vistin https://bvhs.info/3H0hWsw or call 419-420-7304.