Findlay
Today
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFIN
- ➤ 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. WFIN
- ➤ 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. WFIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. University of Findlay
- ➤ 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. WFIN
- ➤ 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. WFIN
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
About Findlay Today
Welcome to the Findlay Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Findlay, Ohio community. If you like the Findlay Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Findlay.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Findlay and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Findlay Today
A free Findlay community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://findlaytoday.com/sitemap