Hancock County News

A new judge has been assigned to hear the petty theft case against former City Councilman Daniel "K.C." Collette.

By DENISE GRANT Staff Writer Post-election campaign finance reports show Thomas Klein, who won a race for Findlay's 4th Ward council seat in the Republican primary, was the top spender this spring among City Council candidates.

A Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force search of a Findlay residence Tuesday netted large amounts of drugs.

Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force obtained a search warrant to enter a residence located on 204 Durrell St. It happened Tuesday around 4 a.m..

In two to three weeks, farmers will be harvesting this year's wheat crop. Wheat is the third most important grain grown in our area.

Docket From the public records of the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office: Police Department Tires were slashed Saturday at 1905 W. Cove Court.

Nearly $7 million owed to Hancock County residents is waiting to be claimed, a state agency is reporting.

Two people were taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital after a motorcycle accident Friday night in Marion Township, east of Findlay, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office reported.

Crappie fishing is slowing down as fish move to deeper water. Saugeye are becoming more active as the summer pattern starts to set up; trolling worm harnesses and crankbaits along the middle and lower basins' east shore can be productive.

A 46-year-old woman accused of driving the wrong way on U.S. 30 near U.S. 68 in southern Hancock County on Thursday night was cited for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and marked lanes of travel.

By RYAN DUNN staff writer A former Hancock County jail inmate, who smuggled marijuana into the jail and smoked it, will now serve more time in prison.

Docket From the public records of the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office: Police Department Domestic bickering was reported recently at residences on North Main, Bank and Selby streets.

U.S. Rep. Bob Latta said Tuesday he has been doing all he can to speed up federal funding for flood-reduction efforts in the Blanchard River watershed.

The University of Findlay recently unveiled several new endowed funds. Earl DeLong, a 1948 graduate, and Gladys DeLong established two funds: the DeLong Oiler Promise Scholarship and the Earl W. DeLong '48 College of Business Visiting Executive Lectureship Endowment.

By DENISE GRANT Staff Writer A Findlay company has been hired to provide administrative supervision of the construction of the Hancock County engineer's garage.

By RYAN DUNN staff writer A Fostoria man will return to prison for his latest act of safecracking.

Docket From the public records of the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office: Police Department Six teenagers were facing allegations including criminal damaging and assault, while two females were cited for underage consumption of alcohol, stemming from a Friday fracas in the 700 block of East Sandusky Street that sent ... (more)

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of three stories about summer recreation opportunities in the area.

A Tiffin man was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Ohio 103 at 3:33 p.m. Saturday, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office reported.

Q: Should I get state identification cards for my kids? A: "Ohio ID cards for children will assist authorities in the event that a child is reported missing.