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By JOY BROWN staff writer An initiative petition seeking to block the $90 million RiverPlace development will be on the November ballot.
Eric Phillips named GreaterFindlay chief
By LOU WILIN STAFF WRITER Findlay has a new leader for economic development and business advocacy.
Jail death lawsuit headed to mediation Findlay (PH) Courier
Jail death lawsuit headed to mediation Findlay Courier By J. STEVEN DILLON A federal lawsuit, filed after a prisoner died at the Hancock County jail in 2006, is heading to mediation and potential resolution ...
Cleanup of dumped syrup complete
By J. STEVEN DILLON STAFF WRITER The cleanup of an illegal dump site in southern Hancock County has been completed.
Findlay Police Dept. investigating string of burglaries
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. The Findlay and Hancock County Crime Stoppers, along with local law enforcement agencies, are investigating a string of burglaries and breaking and entering incidents.
Dad struggles to deal with loss of son
Lying in bed at night, Austin Hanson said he tosses and turns as images in his mind he once welcomed now trouble him.
Suit halts city street resurfacing
By J. STEVEN DILLON STAFF WRITER Findlay's annual street resurfacing project, already under way in some neighborhoods, was halted Friday when a local judge approved a temporary restraining order requested by a ...
Hancock County landfill settles lawsuit with EPA
The Hancock County Landfill has settled a lawsuit with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency by agreeing to pay a $27,000 fine for an air pollution control permit violation, the Ohio EPA reported in a ...
Two men indicted recently on felony drug charges entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in Hancock County Common Pleas Court.
National Park Service may join flood effort
By MICHELLE REITER STAFF WRITER The National Park Service may help the Hancock Park District and flood officials find natural alternatives to flood prevention.
Tasers getting little use so far
By J. STEVEN DILLON STAFF WRITER Hancock County sheriff's deputies have not exactly gotten trigger happy with the electronic stun guns they began carrying in January.
Weekend: Hancock Park District hosting Dogpawlooza
The Hancock Park District will hold Dogpawlooza Saturday, July 12 at Riverbend Recreation Area, located at 16618 Township Road 208, east of Findlay.
Obama responds to Findlay mayor after controversial article
Findlay Mayor Pete Sehnert said he received a reply Thursday from Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama after inviting the senator to visit Findlay.
Hancock County murder suspect to get 3rd psychological test
A Hancock County woman charged with killing her mother and trying to kill her partner last year is to undergo a third psychological evaluation.
Over the past couple weeks, heavy flooding along the Mississippi River has brought back memories of the severe flood here last August.The devastating floods in Iowa and Missouri also provided a timely reminder ...
Weekend: Star-spangled citizens
The Hancock Flag City Heritage Commission will present its two annual Flag City Awards at 7:15 p.m. July 2 prior to the Riverside Summer Concert at the Riverside Park Bandshell.
By MICHELLE REITER STAFF WRITER Efforts to merge the Findlay and Hancock County health departments have been halted for now.
Regular gasoline finally climbed over $4 per gallon in Findlay about 10 a.m. Thursday.
Stepfather held in death of boy, 3
NEWARK - A 22-year-old Newark man has been arrested in connection with the death of his 3-year-old stepson on Saturday, according to a press release from the Newark police department late Monday night.
Group to coordinate tax issues
By J. GRABER STAFF WRITER Taxpayers are going to be asked to dig pretty deep into their pockets in coming years.