Good morning, Findlay.

The Findlay Rotary Club recently presented $55,000 in grants to seven local organizations from its Forward Fund and named long-time dentist Dr. Stan Doty as the Service Above Self award winner (he donated his $500 prize to the Black Swamp Area Council of Scouting America).

Shawnee Township Event Planning hosts country rock duo Chase'N'Tyler on Saturday, June 27 at Shawnee Football Stadium as part of the 2026 Freedom Fest, featuring food trucks, vendors, inflatables, bounce houses, a military salute, and a drone light show with parking near Shawnee High School and the Reinhardt Complex.

The West Ohio Community Action Partnership will launch its Summer Crisis Program on Wednesday, July 1 to offer one-time help with electric bills, repairs, or air conditioner purchases until September in Findlay.

Interested residents should schedule a phone appointment by calling (419) 516-0063.

The Allen County Safe Community Coalition announced a safe driving scholarship awarding two $2,500 prizes to high school students (Parker Will and Sydney Rostofer at Delphos St. John's) as Bath Township Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen will succeed retiring Megan Kinnear to lead its ongoing road safety education programs.

State wildlife officials have fitted a tracking collar on a 576-pound black bear to study its movement and behavior as sightings have doubled to 537 across 69 counties last year.

The research will help learn more about record sightings in the state.

Hancock Public Health is spraying for mosquitoes in Hancock County communities this summer until Oct.

1; residents who want to opt out should call (419) 424-7870 or email ([email protected]) and need not notify again if they already did so.

The American Red Cross is asking locals to donate blood this summer at drives held at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital + donations take about an hour but could save lives during seasonal shortages.

Sullivan Development informed City Council about a plan to build 151 rent-restricted apartments by Timberline Villas on Sheridan Avenue.

The project will use state+federal low-income housing tax credits, trust funds, a housing loan and bonds for financing.

Micro Too Wrestling Event

7-9 p.m. — Hancock County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices include service fees — Enjoy an exciting evening with micro-wrestling entertainment featuring a variety of performers.