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The world will find out whom the White Sox will take with the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. And it sounds like they will be using every last minute to decide between two players. There is certainty about one thing: Chicago will add a shortstop to its organization. The choice is coming down to UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky and Fort Worth (Texas) Christian School’s Grady Emerson.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly activity report for June. Operational Statistics – June 2026 Total Incidents Closed: 2289 Criminal Investigations: 106 Traffic Stops Conducted: 330 OVI/Reckless Operation Investigations: 34 Traffic Crashes Investigated: 62 Court Documents Served: 246 Arrest Warrants Executed: 44 Detective Bureau/METRICH Operations: Two drug search warrants.

(From HHWP Community Action Commission) Partnerships move communities forward. Soon, they’ll move people. Hancock County’s new microtransit system will be a reality in early 2027 because businesses, local government, nonprofits, and philanthropy came together around a shared vision.

(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office) Happy Retirement! Congratulations to Sgt. Lori Rizor on her retirement after 15 years of dedicated service in Corrections. We recently had the opportunity to celebrate her career and recognize her commitment, professionalism, and positive impact she made on our office and community. Thank you for your years of service, and we wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter. Enjoy your well-earned retirement!

(From the City of Findlay) PLAYBALL WITH THE MAYOR Followed by FUN FOR ALL with FLAG CITY SLUGGERS TUESDAY, JULY 14 4:30 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. | MIRACLE FIELD YOUTH ARE INVITED TO JOIN MAYOR MURYN FOR A SOFTBALL GAME WITH SLUGGERS PLAYERS! T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE MLB & U.S. CONF. OF MAYORS. 6:05 P.M. I FLAG CITY SLUGGERS GAME ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL HANCOCK COUNTY RESIDENTS AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S FUN FOR ALL SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS.

(From the City of Findlay) The City of Findlay is performing numerous construction projects throughout the city. The status of some of the projects is weather and contractor schedule permitting. Listed below are some of the projects and the restrictions that result from the ongoing projects. These restrictions are in effect from July 13, 2026, until further notice. LONDONDERRY DRIVE – Tiffin Avenue to Greendale Avenue – Londonderry will be closed to through traffic from Tiffin Ave. to Greendale Ave.

(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office) Sheriff Michael Cortez would like to make the community aware of a telecommunications scam targeting Hancock County. If you receive a call or text from someone identifying themselves as a Lieutenant with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, DO NOT provide any information. This is a SCAM!

There was a public reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the Hancock County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — 250 years after it was read aloud in public for the first time. “The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 8, 1776, making this year’s event especially meaningful as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding,” said Hancock County Commissioner Tim Bechtol.

(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts) The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) is proud to present Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical, the showcase performance of its Summer Performing Arts Camp, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10. Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical is a laugh-out-loud rock musical where ancient myths meet modern mischief. The Greek gods, bored with their immortal routines, launch a competition to prove who is the greatest god of all time—by meddling with mortals.

(ONN) – Ohio is cracking down on catalytic converter thefts. Governor DeWine signed a new law making the theft or receipt of a stolen converter a fifth-degree felony. Under the law, scrap metal dealers must now require proof of ownership and log daily records with the state. While lawmakers say the strict penalties protect drivers, some recycling groups warn the heavy regulations will hurt legitimate businesses.