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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hancock County CASA program is raising awareness this April during Child Abuse Prevention Month to keep local children safe by training volunteers to advocate in court—CASA served 56 children last year and now calls for more community members to join the effort. WFIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Findlay's equine marketing class will hold the 20th Annual Spring Horse Sale on Saturday, April 26th at Western Farm’s Dale Wilkinson Arena—14700 Ohio 68, south of Findlay—with riding demonstrations starting at 10 a.m. and the auction of 40 horses beginning at noon, and proceeds supporting scholarships and the equine program. University of Findlay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lieutenant Morey and Sergeant Waldbauer of the Findlay Police Department finished FBI LEEDA Leadership training and received the Trilogy Award — they will complete further training in the FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute. WFIN
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds launched a new online system that lets Ohioans search and track unclaimed funds from sources like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, and bonds. The system also lets business owners file reports directly and will be demonstrated in free webinars on April 9 and April 10—meant to improve transparency in claims processing. NBC4
- ➤ The Ohio House budget proposal would eliminate the Public Library Fund—vital for Ohio libraries—and cut $100 million in funding over the next two years, leaving the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, which relies on 66% of its revenue from the fund, at risk of underfunding. Library supporters are urged to contact Representative Ty Mathews and House Speaker Matt Huffman to restore full funding. WFIN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today the FDA announced that T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling six types of Texas Pete sauces after tests found some bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce contained undeclared sulfites from Sriracha Sauce that may cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive customers—these products were distributed in Ohio and nine other states between February 5 and March 26. Customers are urged to return the recalled items for a full refund or dispose of them safely. NBC4
SPORTS NEWS
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Bowling for Kids
11 AM – 5 PM — AMF Sportsman Lanes — Fundraiser for youth mentoring — Join the community for a fun-filled day of bowling and support local youth programs.
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Healthy Kids Day
8-9 p.m. — Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex — Free entry — A vibrant community event filled with fun activities to promote a healthy summer for families.
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Black Swamp Bucks 2025 Banquet
3-9:30 p.m. — The Cube — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of games, raffles, and dinner to support wildlife conservation efforts.
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Crustaceans Open House
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Discover a variety of local crustaceans and engage in fun crafts and activities for all ages.
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Sherlock Chick and the Peekaboo Mystery
10-11 a.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Uncover the mystery of a missing mouse with stories and crafts for young detectives.
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The Art of Writing Letters
6-7 p.m. — 1847 McKinnis House — $2 per person — Discover the history of letter writing in the 1800s and try your hand at using a quill and ink.
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LuxStone Training Workshop
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Epoxy Depot Findlay — $700/person — Learn the innovative LuxStone technique for stylish and efficient installations with eco-friendly materials.
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All About Eggs
9 AM – 12 PM — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free; registration not required — Discover the fascinating world of eggs and learn about hatching processes from various animals.
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Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Riverside Train — $3 adults, $2 kids — Enjoy a continuous scavenger egg hunt with train rides and a chance to win a Golden Ticket.
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Earth Day Litter Clean Up
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Findlay-Hancock County Public Library — Free event — Participate in a week-long community effort to keep our environment clean with provided litter clean-up kits.
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