The Army Corps of Engineers released the $9 million study of the Blanchard River watershed.  The Corps recommended a 9.6 mile western diversion channel and a levee southeast of Findlay at a cost of $65.9 million.  The project will not be completed until 2027.  A public meeting will be held on April 20 at Findlay High School.

Ohio's lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow for entertainment districts where patrons could carry open containers of alcohol outside.  The proposal would put a limit of two entertainment districts in cities with at least 50,000 people.  Cities with at least 35,000 could create one area where bar and restaurant customers could walk outside with open containers without breaking the law.

Starting April 20, all of the North Baltimore Fire and EMS runs will be dispatched from the Wood County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center.  The Center already takes about 40-50 percent of all of North Baltimore’s calls because all 911 calls go to the Sheriff’s Office.  There will be no charge to North Baltimore for the service…

The Ohio Attorney General’s office is warning of possible scams as the tax deadline nears.  Citizens are being contacted by persons from another state or country.  The scam usually involves an impostor who claims that residents owe money for back taxes or are under investigation for tax fraud.  They are then told to call a specific phone number immediately to avoid arrest or legal charges.  Then they're asked to send money to correct the issue.

The Findlay Police Department is investigating a report that a man attempted to pull a woman into a car with other men on West Foulke Avenue Sunday evening.  An 18-year-old female reported that she was followed by a four door silver vehicle with several men in it.  A man jumped out of the car and grabbed her by the wrist, telling her to come with them.  The male who grabbed the female wore a neon yellow hat, gray T-shirt and jeans.  The other suspects were unknown.

Gas prices are up over the past week across Ohio.  AAA says the average pump price statewide is up 9 cents from levels a week ago, to $2.34 a gallon.  The national average held steady over the week, at $2.39.

Reineke Ford Lincoln is bringing Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 UR School program to the Findlay community in an effort to raise up to $6,000 for the Liberty Benton High School.  For every person who takes the wheel and test-drives a new Ford vehicle at the dealership Reineke Ford Lincoln and Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to the Academic Boosters.  The funds will be used toward the expenses of Academic banquet, student of the month, strides program and more.  The event takes place May 15.