Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Lieutenant Sworn In 15 Apr 2025, 9:11 pm

(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)

Please join us in welcoming Enforcement Lieutenant Charles Seeley to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office! He was officially sworn in on April 14, alongside his family, as he took the oath to serve our community with integrity, professionalism, accountability, and excellence.

Lt. Seeley brings with him years of experience and a strong dedication to public service.

We are confident that he will be a valuable asset to our leadership team and a great mentor to our staff.

We’re proud to have him on board and excited for what the future holds under his leadership. Welcome to the team, Lt. Seeley!

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Area Organizations Holding Second Chance Event 15 Apr 2025, 7:10 pm

(From Welcome to a New Life)

Welcome to a New Life, in collaboration with FOCUS, the Hancock County Judicial System, and the Family Resource Center, is proud to present the 4th Annual Second Chance Event on Thursday, April 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The event will be held at St. Mark’s The DOCK, located at 800 S. Main Street in Findlay.

In recognition of Second Chance Month, this event is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with criminal convictions and promoting opportunities for redemption, reintegration, and personal growth, as well as resources for the children and family members of such individuals.

Judge Routson will serve as the event emcee, leading the program with messages of hope, accountability, and community collaboration.

Attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch generously provided by Heavenly Pizza.

The event will also feature dedicated time for networking and live podcast recording, giving participants a platform to share their stories, connect with resources, and be part of the broader conversation on second chances.

This is a free, public event and all are welcome to attend.

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Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Leads To Man’s Arrest 15 Apr 2025, 7:00 pm

(From the Findlay Police Department)

Officers were dispatched to Burger King (717 W. Trenton Ave.) on 4-15-2025 at 1048 hours for a report of a possible drug overdose in a vehicle.

The vehicle was located parked in the parking lot. Shannon Pullom (36 yoa B/M) was located in the driver’s seat.

Shannon became alert when contacted by officers and advised he was just sleeping.

Hanco EMS and Findlay Fire Department responded to evaluate Shannon.

He advised he did not need medical assistance and declined to be transported to the hospital.

A suspected methamphetamine pipe was observed in plain view inside the vehicle.

A probable cause search of the vehicle turned up an additional 28 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 14 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and three firearms.

The firearms consisted of two 12 gauge shotguns and a .50 cal muzzleloader.

One of the shotguns was found to have been reported stolen out of Lapeer County Michigan in 2021.

Shannon Pullom was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M-4), Receiving Stolen Property (F-4), Having Weapons Under Disability (F-3), Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F-2), and Possession of Cocaine (F-3).

He was incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center.

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Another Inmate Graduates From Jail’s GED Program 15 Apr 2025, 6:30 pm

By Sheri Trusty, Public Relations/Community Engagement Coordinator

On April 11, Deacon Titus became the fifth person to earn his GED through the Seneca County Jail’s GED program for inmates. The program, which is offered through a partnership with the Vanguard-Sentinel Aspire Program, gives inmates the opportunity to take GED-prep classes and the GED tests right at the jail.

Students learn math, science, social studies, reading and language arts from Aspire instructor Melissa Blair. She teaches classes twice a week at the Seneca County Jail.

“Our program also talks about career readiness and how to use technology,” Blair said. “I had a 72-year-old student at another jail who had never touched a computer before.”

Titus was honored for his achievement during a GED graduation at the jail. Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens presented him with his diploma and congratulated him on pushing through the hard work to earn his GED.

“Society functions through the educational process. Doors are closed without a high school diploma or GED, so this put you on the path of a better future,” Sheriff Stevens said. “The hard work was done by you, but a lot of people invested time and energy into your success.”

The GED program was implemented in the jail thanks to the efforts of Case Manager Grace Morehart. She created the program from the ground up to help Sheriff Stevens achieve his goal of bringing GED classes to the jail to give inmates a better chance at success post-incarceration.

Morehart reached out to the Aspire program and learned that the jail could not only offer classes but could, after meeting strict requirements, also become a GED testing site, giving students an even greater chance at success. The Seneca County Jail is one of only a few jails in Ohio that offers GED testing.

“It they can’t take the test until after release, they may not follow through,” Morehart said.

Any inmate can request to become a GED student, but sometimes, the timing doesn’t make that possible. Blair is glad Titus was able to join her classes and push through to the end. He will walk out of the jail with a stronger foundation.

“I’m proud of you. Be proud of yourself,” she told Titus at the graduation. “I appreciate having the opportunity to be a part of your success. Keep going. Keep running.”

Titus was thankful for the opportunity to earn his GED.

“It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t very hard,” he said. “I’m happy to get through it. I plan to keep going.”

Blair is grateful she can help bring the Aspire Program to the Seneca County Jail.

“I’m so thankful I get the opportunity to do this. The GED is hard. It’s not an easy test, and it’s nice to see students finish it,” she said. “They’re not a number. They’re a person, and everyone here at the jail treats them so kind.”

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Missing Person With Dementia Located 15 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm

Several first responders and volunteers teamed up to locate a man with dementia who left his home on Road 22-K in Putnam County on Monday night.

A family member contacted a sergeant on patrol and said they could not find their 73-year-old family member and that they had not been seen for an extended period of time.

Various agencies began searching for the missing man, along with drone units and a K-9 unit.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says the man was located at 9:13 Monday night near the Auglaize River stuck in the mud, awake and alert.

The man was pulled from the mud and carried to EMS to be evaluated and suffered only a minor injury.

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Indy 500 Winner To Speak At ‘Fridays At Findlay’ 15 Apr 2025, 2:40 pm

(From the University of Findlay)

The fast lane of professional auto racing will take the driver’s seat for the May 2 “Fridays at Findlay” presentation at the University of Findlay.

Sam Hornish Jr., Indy 500 winner and NASCAR driver, will speak on “Life Lessons from the Fast Lane of Auto Racing.”

His presentation is open to the public and will take place in the Winebrenner Building, TLB Auditorium on the UF campus.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for a breakfast buffet with the presentation from 7:50 to 9 a.m.

A northwest Ohio native, Hornish has spent more than 30 years behind the wheel, starting when he first strapped into a go-kart at the age of 11.

He would go on to win the World Karting Association’s U.S. Grand National championship just four years later – and eventually the Indy 500 in 2006.

In eight seasons, he won 19 races and captured three IndyCar championships.

Hornish will share the lessons he learned as a successful driver in the Indy Racing League and NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Sponsored by Premier Bank, the Fridays at Findlay lecture series encourages continued educational opportunities for members of the community, the campus, and alumni.

Register online by May 1 at www.findlay.edu/FridaysAtFindlay or call University Advancement at 419-434-5334 for more information.

The fee is $12 for adults and $6 for students.

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City Mission Cycle Tour 15 Apr 2025, 1:46 pm

Sharon Wise from City Mission in Findlay joined us on the WKXA Now Line to give details on their upcoming cycle tour.

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Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s ‘Luther’ Tops Hot 100 For Eighth Week, As BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman, Alex Warren Crack Top 10 15 Apr 2025, 4:34 am

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an eighth consecutive week. The track ties 24kGoldn’s “Mood” (featuring Jann Dior) eight-week rule in 2020-21 for the second-longest run at No. 1 among rap hits this decade, after Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” which topped the chart for 11 weeks in 2020. Elsewhere in this week’s Top 10, Drake’s “Nokia” moves up a spot to reach a new peak of No. 2, marking the first time that the rival rappers occupy the top two spots on the Hot 100 simultaneously.

Two songs hit the Top 10 for the first time, as BigXthaPlug’s “All the Way,” featuring Bailey Zimmerman, debuts at No. 4, and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” vaults seven spots to No. 7. BigXthaPlug and Warren each earn the first Top 10s of their career, while Zimmerman notches his second. The rest of the Top 10 includes Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” which drops a spot to No. 3, Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” sticks at No. 5, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” falls two slots to No. 6, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control,” drops two places to No. 8, Morgan Wallen‘s “I’m the Problem” remains at No. 9, and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” moves up a spot to No. 10. (Billboard)

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Jelly Roll Gets Emotional While Sending Daughter Bailee Ann Off To Her First Prom 15 Apr 2025, 4:34 am

Jelly Roll experienced a mix of emotions as he sent his daughter Bailee Ann off to her first prom over the weekend, where she elegantly channeled Disney’s Princess Belle in a yellow dress. Bailee Ann shared images of the heartwarming moments on TikTok, which she set to Cody Johnson‘s tear-jerker, “Dirt Cheap,” with the teenager affectionately writing of her dad in the caption of the post, “my built in best friend.” The video captures Jelly presenting Bailee with a bouquet of roses, before spinning her around with pride while sharing a touching father-daughter embrace, with the country superstar clearly moved by the significance of the occasion. Jelly’s wife, podcaster Bunnie XO, also shared footage from the day on TikTok, capturing Bailee getting ready for the big event. “You’re going to look like a little princess tonight!” Bunnie says while her stepdaughter gets her hair done. “It’s your first prom, I’m so excited, oh my god.” (Billboard)

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Post Malone Says His New Album Is In The Works And Will Be Another Country Collection 15 Apr 2025, 4:34 am

Ahead of Post Malone’s headlining set at Coachella on Sunday (April 13), the music superstar opened up to Billboard about the new material he’s working on. Posty reveals that he’s already made two trips down to Nashville, and that he’s “made probably 35 songs,” while promising “we’ll have some music releasing very, very soon.” “I’m pretty excited for the new record already,” Post says. The new project will again be a country album, like his chart-topping 2024 record, F-1 Trillion, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, and ultimately earned Post an Album of the Year nomination at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards. “It was so fun to make,” Post says of F-1 Trillion. “I think finally bringing the fun back into what I was doing really showed on the record. And I think a lot of folks had fun listening to it. And we’re going to attempt to do it again. I’m excited to keep going.” (Billboard) 

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