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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFIN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Hometown Stations
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drawing Club: Wild Colors at Litzenberg
6-7 p.m. — Litzenberg Memorial Woods — Registration required — Explore nature and create art with unique natural materials.
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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.
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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.
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Natural Stamps Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Craft unique artworks using nature-inspired stamps and acrylic paint.
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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.
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(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.
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