Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Hancock County Humane Society is overwhelmed with full kennels — its staff calls on residents to adopt or share this urgent appeal as dogs wait for forever homes.
The City of Findlay will offer a bulk trash drop-off for residents from Saturday, April 18 through Saturday, April 25.
Service hours are Monday-Friday (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and Saturday (8:00 a.m. to noon) at the Public Works Department (330 North Cory Street) where hazardous materials are not accepted.
Fostering Hancock County will host Open Hearts, Open Homes at Hilton Garden Inn on April 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to help current and prospective foster families connect with local resources (including advocates and former foster youth) amid a local shortage.
🎓 Education
The University of Findlay announced winners of its annual Innovation Competition yesterday.
The contest honored students in two categories—Innovative Idea and Student in Business—with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 plus additional funds for continued support.
Ohio is launching a new attendance tool to track school truancy; Governor Mike DeWine will soon announce a statewide dashboard (updating weekly with absenteeism data by district, school, and grade level) to help get kids back in class.
Justin Reed, a psychology major at the University of Findlay, has been named a Barry Goldwater Scholar for his neuroscience research in Alzheimer’s.
He is one of 454 recipients chosen from over 5,000 candidates, marking a first for his university.
🎉 Findlay Events
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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.
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.
Nigel Wearne Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — $ — Experience a night of blues, jazz & Americana-noir from Australian guitarist Nigel Wearne.
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