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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shawnee United Methodist Church celebrated its 24-year Blessing of the Bikes this past weekend as riders began arriving at 7 a.m. to receive prayers and support for safe riding; the church will host next year’s event (typically held the first weekend in May) (as rising motorcycle crash numbers have heightened safety concerns). Hometown Stations
- ➤ Hancock County 4-H members have collected plastic lids and bottle caps at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center for over five years to help recycle waste. They will use these recycled items to make benches and tables for the county fairgrounds, with one bench needing about 400 pounds of caps. Hometown Stations
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nine area school teams met at Ohio State Lima on Friday to answer about 30 quiz questions on history, math, music, and science—Defiance High School won both the varsity and JV contests while Shawnee finished second. This marks Defiance’s second straight varsity win. Hometown Stations
- ➤ St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Findlay will open Chesterton Academy— a new high school set to start in the 2026-2027 school year— to add a classical Catholic education option alongside its existing elementary program. Board chair Rob Spicer said market research showed local families want a school with small classes and a rigorous curriculum. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Virtual Tour of Provision Living
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Provision Living at Findlay — Free entry — Explore the amenities and services of this assisted living community designed for seniors.
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