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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spectrum announced on June 10 that Marathon Center for Performing Arts in Findlay received a $10,000 award from Ovation TV’s Stand For The Arts Awards to support its art education and free community outreach programs—At its Mainstage Series Season Reveal Party, Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn joined Spectrum and Ovation TV to congratulate the organization. WFIN
- ➤ The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts announced its Mainstage Series season lineup for its 10th anniversary, featuring The Book of Mormon on September 25 and Straight No Chaser on October 17, with additional shows scheduled through next year—membership presale runs until June 13 at 11 a.m. before the public sale begins. WFIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio senators have proposed a change to the Governor’s Merit Scholarship that will require students to sign a promissory note and live in Ohio for three years after graduation if they move out, starting in 2027—this modification also limits the award to only the top 2% of students for the 2025 to 2026 school year instead of the top 5%. NBC4
- ➤ Kids in Findlay are learning computer basics, coding, and online safety at the Mazza Museum’s summer STEAM camp this week—an event hosted by the University of Findlay for students ages 8 to 14 and provided in partnership with Imagination Station. Hometown Stations
- ➤ At Owens Community College, the Sexuality and Gender Activists club SAGA gives students a safe space where people of all sexual identities can find support. Faculty advisor Krista Kiessling at the Campus and Community Connections office has helped many members feel accepted and stay in school. WFIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles warned locals that scammers have been texting false alerts about unpaid traffic tickets — the agency said it will never send texts asking for payment or personal info. WFIN
- ➤ The University of Findlay welcomed Vincent Passaro ’81 and Conlan Swope to its Board of Trustees this spring—Passaro is an environmental management executive and dedicated alumnus while Swope is the president of an engineering firm committed to community growth. University of Findlay
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Flame of Hope passed through Findlay on Wednesday as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics—its route on Main Street marked a key moment before the torch continues to Columbus where 35 Hancock County athletes will compete in events at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium tomorrow. Hometown Stations
- ➤ On Wednesday, officers from Findlay Police and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office carried the torch from the University of Findlay to the Hancock County Courthouse, where Special Olympics athletes joined for the final stretch to St. Marks United Methodist Church. Hancock County will have 33 athletes competing in track and field, powerlifting, and bocce at the Ohio Special Olympics Summer Games at Ohio State University in Columbus. WFIN
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Starter Storytime at the Park
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Findlay Riverside City Park — Free entry — Engage in songs, rhymes, and reading fun while enjoying the outdoor scenery.
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FPD Bicycle Rodeo
9-11 a.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Promote healthy living with a family-friendly bicycle rodeo organized by the Findlay Police Department.
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Soup Can Lantern Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Litzenberg Memorial Woods — $5 registration — Craft a personalized lantern using a soup can while enjoying a fun, creative evening in nature.
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Live Music with Ryan Parker
7-10 p.m. — FlightHouse — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with local performer Ryan Parker as he showcases his talent.
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Revving for Roofs Benefit Bike Run
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Findlay Moose Lodge #698 — $20 per bike — Participate in a bike run benefitting local homeless services with live music to follow.
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Repotting Class
7-8:30 p.m. — 119 E Crawford St, Findlay, OH — Free entry — Learn how to repot plants and enjoy sweet treats while nurturing your green thumb.
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Starter Storytime at Riverside Park
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Findlay Riverside City Park — Free entry — Engage young children in reading and rhymes while enjoying nature's beauty.
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The Best of Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Donnell Theater at Marathon Center For The Performing Arts — Tickets from $71 — Experience the hits of two pop icons in an unforgettable concert event.
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Paper Dolls Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Create your own paper dolls and cardboard doll house while discovering their history.
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Lunchtime Live Series
3:30-5 p.m. — 231 McManness Ave, Findlay, OH — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly live music and delicious food from local food trucks in a vibrant community setting.
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