Findlay
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Findlay will host two Halloween events this October as the 2025 Cops & Kids Findlay Halloween Parade will be held on October 21 at 7 p.m. on South Main Street with a 'Be a Hero, Be a Champion' theme and a citywide trick-or-treat event is planned for October 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Parade registration opens with early bird entries on Sept. 8 and standard on Oct. 1 (entries close on Oct. 14) (neighbors should follow local safety guidelines). WFIN
- ➤ The Black Swamp Area Council’s 26th Annual Scouting Golf Classic at Findlay Country Club raised over $90,000 to support local Scouting programs in Northwest and West Central Ohio. Twenty seven foursomes played as sponsors helped fund the event — all proceeds benefit over 3,000 youths and volunteers, and the 27th Classic is scheduled for May 21, 2026. Hometown Stations
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Block Communications Inc. sold three broadcast properties, including Your Hometown Stations, to Gray Media—an Atlanta-based company. The sale will go through a federal review that may take 6 to 12 months, and viewers will see no changes during the process. Hometown Stations
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday began Aug. 1 and will run until Aug. 14, letting shoppers buy most items $500 or less without paying sales tax + the offer does not apply to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Many parents, teachers and students are shopping early to get the best deals for back-to-school needs. NBC4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 1, 2025, the Ohio State Highway Patrol urged drivers in Findlay to share the road with school buses as the new school year nears; drivers must stop when buses flash red lights and extend stop arms on narrow roads and follow rules on multi-lane roads. The agency added that school buses receive biannual inspections for safety and encouraged the public to report unsafe driving by calling #677—protecting our students is a shared duty. Hometown Stations
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Shaw Revolver LIVE in Findlay, Ohio
8 PM – 2 AM — Logan's Irish Pub — No cover charge — Experience the world's first daddy-daughter trio live from Arkansas.
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Motors on the Midway
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hancock County Fairgrounds — $15 pre-registration — Explore classic cars, enjoy live music, and have fun with family-friendly activities.
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Cicada Exploration
2-3 p.m. — Riverbend Park — Free entry — Discover the fascinating lifecycle of cicadas through stories, sounds, and a short hike in the park.
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Taps & Tees Golf Outing at Findlay Brewing Co.
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Red Hawk Run — Team: $400, Solo: $125 — Enjoy craft brews and support culinary graduates with a day of golf for a cause.
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