Good morning, Findlay.

ODOT said its crews were hit by motorists 74 times slightly past the halfway point in 2025, compared with 84 incidents in all of 2024 + the department urged drivers to slow down, move over, and pay better attention to vehicles with flashing lights.

James P. Jackson, a 39-year-old from Niles, pleaded guilty on July 15th to accepting a $1,000 bribe to smuggle illegal drugs and a phone into Trumbull Correctional Institution—he used his job to access restricted areas and now faces up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 while sentencing is pending.

Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources confirmed 964 active bald eagle nests in 87 counties—gathering more than 1,800 reports from citizen scientists—which marks a 36% increase from 2020’s 707 nests.

The crown census shows that eagles are thriving in habitats with ample wetlands and easy food access.

Findlay City Council approved contracts for design and engineering services for the Downtown Recreation Area project today (a $2.5 million deal for park features and a $1.5 million deal for the pedestrian bridge) with an 8-2 vote.

The new park, located north of the Blanchard River and east of Main Street, may cost between $10 and $40 million when fully built.

Cowboy Days Festival

9 AM – 5 PM — Ghost Town Findlay, Ohio — Details coming soon — Celebrate the spirit of the Wild West with family-friendly activities.

Family Fun Weekend - Mid-Summer Party

1-5 p.m. — Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Riverside Train — One price for an afternoon of fun — Enjoy an exciting day of family activities and adventures.

Josh Minton Foundation Golf Benefit 2025

7 AM – 2 PM — Hillcrest Golf Club — $60 — Enjoy a day of golf for a great cause at the 4th annual benefit event.

Mazza Art Camp

9 AM – 2 PM — University of Findlay's Mazza Museum — Fee required — Explore picture book art with hands-on projects inspired by original works.

Drawing Club: Wild Colors at Litzenberg

6-7 p.m. — Litzenberg Memorial Woods — Registration required — Explore nature and create art with unique natural materials.

The Tuesday Crowd Concert

6-9 p.m. — Gillig Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the picturesque Gillig Winery and savor a delightful evening with friends.

Flag City Balloon Festival 2025

9:30 p.m. — Emory Adams Park — Various prices — Experience the vibrant Flag City Balloon Festival with music, tethered balloon rides, and dazzling fireworks.

Natural Stamps Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Craft unique artworks using nature-inspired stamps and acrylic paint.

Planetarium: Perseid Meteor Shower

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Experience the dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower while nestled in a portable planetarium learning about the stars.

(for) Health! We're Steppin' into the Blue Zone!

5-6 p.m. — Findlay-Hancock County Public Library — Free entry — Explore the secrets of longer, healthier lives with insights from the world's blue zones.