Findlay
Today
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Community Foundation saluted former Habitat for Humanity director Wendy McCormick for her 20 years of service that improved housing for many families in Hancock County (she begins a new chapter). WFIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Findlay and The Ohio State University announced today a partnership to support rural veterinary medicine by expanding the Large Animal Rural Veterinary Mentoring Program to prepare UF students for careers in large animal care (including equine medicine) before entering veterinary school. University of Findlay
- ➤ Three University of Findlay seniors were honored with the Founders’ Award on April 10 at the Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity awards ceremony. They earned this top award for excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service and received a certificate plus a monetary award. University of Findlay
- ➤ On April 21, Ohio Gov Mike DeWine and Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced that 304 schools earned the Purple Star designation—153 new awardees and 151 renewals as part of the Month of the Military Child. Each school will support military students with the honor for three years. Hometown Stations
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that the I-75 southbound exit to U.S. 68/SR 15 and the northbound exit to Lima Avenue will close on Wednesday, April 29 for repairs and maintenance (detour routes are provided). WFIN
- ➤ The City of Findlay, Hancock County commissioners, and the Maumee Watershed Conservancy District received FEMA funding that clears the way for bidding on two flood mitigation projects this summer (Downtown Phase 2 benching and the Eagle Creek Dry Storage Basin) to reduce flood risk. WFIN
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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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Live Music Performance by Ryan Parker
6-9 p.m. — Gillig Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the scenic Gillig Winery while sipping your favorite wines.
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