Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ford Lima Engine Plant volunteers used shovels and pitch forks to spread mulch, lay stone, clean up brush and split wood at Ottawa Metro Park on Friday in their 34th annual spring cleaning event+ they will volunteer on June 5th at West Ohio Food Bank to support a resource fair and food giveaway. Hometown Stations
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Findlay was alive Friday evening as Visit Findlay and local organizations hosted the Spring ArtWalk with over 30 venues offering live music, art for sale and food options. The event will return in August. Hometown Stations
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The winners of the Ohio FFA Proficiency Awards were announced on May 1 at the State Convention during Session Two and Session Three, honoring students from several schools for their skills in different areas. The awards cover categories like agricultural communications, mechanics, and veterinary science + others. WFIN
- ➤ St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Findlay will open the Chesterton Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. The new high school will offer a classical Catholic education with small class sizes—using discussion-style classes to build community. Hometown Stations
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Findlay officials and the public cut the ribbon at the new Allan H. Davis Judicial Center on Friday afternoon. The 47,000-square-foot building will house multiple courts & county agencies while providing space for future growth after replacing a building deemed unsuitable in 2014. Hometown Stations
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Spring Sensory Path for Kids
6-7 a.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Let your child explore movement with a fun spring-themed sensory path experience.
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