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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, students from Friendship City Kawaguchi attended a Findlay Rotary Club meeting at Findlay Country Club to introduce themselves and answer questions—led by Dr. 'Hiro' Kawamura from the University of Findlay and supported by local Japanese and English teachers. Findlay High School students also joined the meeting and plan future visits to Kawaguchi to build stronger ties. WFIN
- ➤ University of Findlay faculty are gearing up for the seventh annual Prime the Pump college prep program, scheduled for August 9‑14, which offers lab experiments and math reviews to prepare first-year students for college. The program also lets students move into their dorms early on August 9 – giving them a head start on campus life. University of Findlay
- ➤ Devin Davis turned his past of drug addiction and prison time into academic success — he is finishing his Associate of Arts with a 4.0 GPA at the Findlay campus this summer and will join December commencement at Owens before earning his bachelor’s in social work from the University of Findlay later this year. WFIN
- ➤ Findlay’s Hancock Leadership Class of 2026 is inviting local organizations to submit project proposals that address community needs in a hands-on project + the bid process is managed by the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce following last year’s project that beautified the area around the Allan H. Davis Judicial Center. WFIN
- ➤ Kristy Szkudlarek, the Read for Life Coordinator at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, is recognized by the Ohio Library Council as the recipient of the 2025 Service Excellence Award for her leadership in expanding the literacy program. She will be formally honored during a ceremony on November 19 (at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland). WFIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Aging will hold a town hall at 50 North on August 15 from 2-4 p.m. Over 50 local older Ohioans, caregivers and providers will join the meeting to share input on Ohio's 2027-2030 State Plan on Aging — Chief Program Officer Jamie Carmichael will speak. Hometown Stations
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This week, Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay hosted Senator Jon Husted to discuss the future of rural healthcare—he listened to concerns over rising costs and staffing shortages and highlighted a program that secured $1.3 billion for rural hospitals. The meeting showed strong local support for making healthcare more sustainable. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
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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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