Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
Good morning, Findlay.
Findlay was awarded a grant by American Beverage and USCM to fund its Urban Prairie Pilot Project today.
The project will convert five acres of flood-damaged turfgrass in the Blanchard River floodplain into native prairie with trails and trees (boosting water quality and reducing flooding risks).
Findlay’s former Hancock County Probate Court building, once the First Congregational Church, remains on Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites list for a second year.
Local historical groups (including concerned residents) urge preservation while the County debates plans for extra parking.
The Mazza Museum invites families to Jungle Expedition on Feb.
8 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.—a free Funday Sunday event featuring art projects, STEAM activities, games, free zoo tickets from Toledo Zoo, and a free book for every child. Registration is required online.
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will host the Northwest Ohio Poetry Out Loud Regional Semifinal on Tuesday, Feb.
3 at 6:00 p.m. Students from Cory Rawson and St. John's Jesuit High School will recite poems in two rounds in a free event open to the public.
Dog owners in Findlay are reminded to renew their 2026 dog license by today at the Hancock County Dog Warden (4550 Fostoria Avenue) to avoid a fee increase from $20 to $40 plus a 75-cent charge; licenses are required for dogs 3 months and older.
Lima is now a 'Store It Safe' community, with PASS offering free lock boxes + cable gun locks at 529 S.
Elizabeth St during regular business hours. The American Academy of Pediatrics program teaches safe storage of firearms, medications and alcohol to prevent accidental injuries in children.
Guardians reps met with WFIN staff and sponsors at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center to review last season and share expectations for the upcoming season; they will start regular season play on Thursday, Mar.
26 in Seattle (with select preseason games airing on WFIN).
Morning Health, Energy and Mobility Hacks Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — 50 North — $15 per person — Learn practical strategies for hydration and daily mobility to supercharge your mornings.
Live Music with Two of Us
6-9 p.m. — Gillig Winery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of local music in a welcoming winery atmosphere.
Steel Magnolias
3-4 p.m. — Fort Findlay Playhouse — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the heartfelt story of friendship and resilience in a Southern beauty salon.
Steel Magnolias Performance
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Fort Findlay Playhouse — Ticket purchase required — Experience the poignant and heartfelt drama of Steel Magnolias.
Valentine's Day Dinner with Live Music
6-8 p.m. — Mon Coeur Bakery — Costs vary — Enjoy a pre-fixed Valentine’s dinner with live entertainment by Jesse Eckert in a cozy atmosphere.
Read Between the Wines Book Club
8 AM – 8 PM — Gillig Winery — $15 — Engage in literary discussions paired with a glass of wine each month.
Fleetwood Mac-themed Music Bingo
6-8 p.m. — Mon Coeur Bakery — Free entry — Test your song knowledge and groove to Fleetwood Mac hits at this fun music bingo night.
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