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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 850 volunteers from area corporations and small businesses will help 32 local organizations complete 85 projects during the Days of Caring event from May 5-9—volunteer teams will work four-hour shifts to provide 3,444 service hours valued at nearly $120,000 in support of landscaping, building, and construction projects across Hancock County. WFIN
- ➤ Preparations are underway at Community Gardens of Hancock County in Findlay as volunteer teams from Marathon Petroleum Corporation will work through United Way of Hancock County’s Days of Caring to mark and mulch garden walkways ahead of the May 9 opening. A meeting at the Family Center (1800 N. Blanchard St.) was held on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. to assist with garden applications and share project plans. WFIN
- ➤ United Way's free tax preparation service processed and submitted 1,206 local taxes this season using about 20 volunteers who contributed 1,860 hours of work—50 North and the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library hosted the 10-week VITA program that supported community members in filing their taxes. The partnership helped provide valuable assistance during the tax season. WFIN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle crashed into the Pilot Travel Center on State Route 613—at the Van Buren exit—at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Thursday when 36-year-old Brandon Stengle from Toledo lost control after exiting southbound Interstate 75; he was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital and the store sustained major damage as it was closed for renovations. WFIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Defiance native Capt. David L. Reyes took over command of Military Sealift Command Far East at the Singapore Naval Installation on April 30—replacing Capt. Robert R. Williams who will retire after 33 years of service. Rear Adm. Todd F. Cimicata presented Williams with a Legion of Merit medal during the ceremony, marking a key leadership change for MSC Far East. Hometown Stations
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Area youth who have experienced loss can join Grief Trails, a special day camp sponsored by Bridge Home Health & Hospice in July at Challenged Champions Equestrian Center in Ottawa—registration is required by June 2. The program will hold two sessions on July 21 and July 28. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
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Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7-9:30 p.m. — Alexandria's | Bar | Restaurant | Event Venue — Enjoy classic Fleetwood Mac hits and support a local cause.
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Recycling Open House
1-4 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Help the environment by recycling and see how kids turn lids into benches for the fairgrounds.
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Plants that Eat Meat
2-3 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore carnivorous plants and witness a Venus flytrap in action while crafting your own paper version to take home.
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9 to 5 the Musical
8 p.m. — Fort Findlay Playhouse — Ticket info available online — Enjoy a hilarious tale of friendship and revenge set in the late 1970s.
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The Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees and ABBA
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the dazzling music of ABBA and the Bee Gees in an electrifying tribute show.
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9 to 5 the Musical
8 PM — Fort Findlay Playhouse — Tickets on sale online — Experience the hilarious tale of friendship and revenge in the workplace set in the 1970s.
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Matt Andersen Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Matt Andersen's soulful performance live in Findlay.
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Insect Nature Hike
6-7 p.m. — Riverbend Recreation Area — Free; registration not required — Explore the fascinating world of insects on a short meadow hike and discover their signs in nature.
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Morning with Mommy
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Trinity Lutheran School — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of fun activities with your children while meeting other parents.
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PBG - Destined Rivals Prerelease
6 PM — Post Board Gaming — Entry fee required — Experience the excitement of building decks with the new Pokémon cards at this Pre-Release event.
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