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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for volunteer teams and agencies to join United Way of Hancock County’s Fall Days of Caring on Sept. 22-24. Volunteer groups must register by Sept. 10 to be matched with projects such as landscaping and repairs — helping local agencies save funds for other essential services. WFIN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 6th, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, assisted by the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team, executed a narcotics search warrant at 332 ½ Rector Ave and arrested 31-year-old Jama’ee Curtis — seizing 265 suspected pressed Fentanyl pills, a stolen gun and other items linked to drug trafficking. WFIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio High School Athletic Association and its six District Athletic Boards awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 200 graduates and provided $1,250 to each high school for athletic needs—each graduate received $1,000. The awards set a record in the 31-year program and were determined by a points system for academic and athletic achievements—showing support for both education and sports. WFIN
- ➤ Findlay City Schools announced back-to-school dates for the upcoming school year. Grades 10—12 had schedule pickups on August 6 while Grade 9 will have orientation and student pictures on August 8 and the first day for grades 1—12 is August 14; preschool and kindergarten start on August 14 for last names A—K and on August 15 for last names L—Z. WFIN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hancock County Overdose Awareness Day will be held on August 21 (10 to 2) at Dorney Plaza in front of the Findlay Municipal Building to remember those lost to overdose and honor survivors. Free Narcan, testing and survival bags will be available, and agencies including (BVH MOMS, Hancock Public Health, FOCUS, Family Resource Center, Spero Health, Armada Recovery Services, Path Behavioral Health, Ohio GuideStone) will attend the event. WFIN
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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