Findlay
Today
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Hancock County announced that Findlay High School senior Neeti Barot has been named this year’s Secor Scholar for her academic and volunteer leadership. She will receive a renewable scholarship ($2,000 each year) to support her studies in biochemical engineering. WFIN
- ➤ University of Findlay set a new record on Day of Giving 2026, with 582 donors raising $236,879 to support student success. Alumni, faculty and local friends boosted funding through challenge gifts (including several $10,000 contributions) that surpassed the 500-donor goal. WFIN
- ➤ Tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. the Hancock Historical Museum at 422 West Sandusky Street will host a Brown Bag Lecture on how Findlay Airport went from private to public, with Anne Stoner and Kyle Penzinski leading the discussion (free for members, $3 for non-members). WFIN
- ➤ Findlay Family YMCA launched the Worstell Family Center for Excellence to support early educators in Hancock County. The new initiative will soon host a free county-wide professional development event (OCCRRA-approved training hours) to help childcare professionals build rewarding careers. WFIN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Urban Prairie Project will convert city-owned land along East Main Cross Street into a native prairie with walking paths, trees (with educational features) to improve flood relief. Funded by a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant, the project partners with WILD Toledo and the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership. WFIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that Norfolk Southern will bid to replace the 150-ft bridge with a 300-ft span over the Blanchard River near Cory Street, with construction set to begin mid-summer once Columbia Gas relocates its pipeline. The project will reduce flood risks in downtown Findlay. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Findlay YMCA swimmer Tillie Abbott is competing in the YMCA National Swimming Championships in Greensboro, NC today at 9:25 a.m. She will take part in events over the five-day meet with 1,284 athletes expected. WFIN
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Kitten Shower
11 a.m. — Main Events — $10 entry — Celebrate kitten season with games, gifts for kittens, and potential kitten cuddles.
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Great Pages Circus
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Hancock County Fairgrounds — $20 for adults, children up to 12 free with paid adult — Experience the thrill of circus performances with the family.
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Healthy Kids Day
5-8 p.m. — University of Findlay Koehler Center — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities focused on health and wellness this summer.
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Funday Sunday: Weather Wonders
1-3:30 p.m. — University of Findlay's Mazza Museum — Registration required — Explore weather-themed art activities, games, and hands-on STEAM stations at this engaging family event.
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The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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