Findlay
Today
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Findlay will host a ceremonial tree planting as part of the Heritage Trees: Planting History program under America 250-Ohio; the white oak will be planted at the Hancock County Veterans Service Office (401 Olive St.) on Wednesday, April 22 at 5 p.m., and residents can pick up oak saplings from the Findlay Shade Tree Commission. WFIN
- ➤ The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation released the 2025-26 Community Conversations results, showing that quality of life, safety, health, housing stability, and family support received the most votes across events and surveys (more details are available online). WFIN
- ➤ The West Ohio Food Bank is asking residents to donate through Walmart, Sam’s Club, and online for its 'Spark Change' campaign to help fight hunger until May 3 (supporting Feeding America efforts across west central Ohio). Hometown Stations
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Findlay approved new graduate certificates in accounting, business fundamentals, finance, human resources, operations management, and trauma-informed education to help both students and professionals gain skills immediately useful in the workplace — certificates that can also count toward a future MBA. University of Findlay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Southern will close the Western Avenue crossing April 27 — May 1 and the West Main Cross crossing May 4 — May 8 for repairs, as Findlay cannot work within the railroad right-of-way. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three student-athletes from Findlay High School committed today during a signing ceremony on campus, with Delaney Harris set to play volleyball at Heidelberg University, Lance Miller joining Adrian College for football, and Cam Wight opting for lacrosse at Lawrence Technological University. WFIN
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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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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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Barks & Brews 2026
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Findlay Brewing Company — $35 per dog with one human — Enjoy a fun day with activities and brews while supporting local shelter pets.
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