Findlay
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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The American Society of Ephesus released bid documents for the new Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at Indian Lake and invited local contractors to submit sealed bids on Sept. 12 as construction will begin in October. The new design replaces the old shrine with a 20 foot statue of Mary, three life size bronze figures, a Rosary Walk with custom-made rosary beads — and a stone base featuring a time capsule for community artifacts to be opened in 100 years. Hometown Stations
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ PRF Insurance helps forage producers in Ohio get paid when rainfall falls below historical levels—this coverage eases extra expenses for hay and pasture by using historical rainfall data to trigger payouts. WFIN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cenovus Lima Refinery produced black smoke and flame from its flare stack yesterday morning due to increased flaring — a normal operating procedure, and officials confirmed the issue was resolved and air quality remained normal. Hometown Stations
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Legislature will reconvene in mid-September to debate a new Human Trafficking Prevention Act that seeks to increase penalties for kidnapping, abducting and human trafficking children under 13 and those with developmental disabilities—lawmakers propose harsher charges and longer prison sentences that could reach up to 25 years to life. WFIN
- ➤ The Findlay Traffic Commission approved an extension of the closure of South Cory Street (closed since June 11 for a planned 90 days) until December 31 to keep pedestrians and local staff safe at the new Allan H. Davis Judicial Center, police, sheriff’s office, municipal building, and courthouse. The extension also affects the alley behind the post office (located between South West and South Cory Streets) as the commission gathers traffic data to advise city council on making the closure permanent. WFIN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football season starts this week as 706 schools in Ohio will play 11-man football; the Findlay Trojans meet Pine-Richland High School tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Donnell Stadium—playoff qualifiers will be announced after the season ends on October 25, with details revealed on October 26. WFIN
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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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Live Music with Zak Shaffer
7-10 p.m. — FlightHouse — Cost unspecified — Experience the infectious performance of rising star Zak Shaffer with his unique sound.
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Findlay Oilers vs. UIndy Greyhounds Football Game
12-4 p.m. — JC Donnell Memorial Stadium — Tickets $25-$27 — Come see the Findlay Oilers take on the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds in an exciting football matchup.
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Hancock County Farmers’ Market
4-6 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Tokens accepted — Discover fresh local produce, flowers, and homemade goods in a vibrant community market.
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Johnny Appleseed Days Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — Ghost Town Findlay — Details coming soon — Celebrate local culture with food, fun, and family activities.
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Fire Safety Awareness
6-7 p.m. — Findlay-Hancock County Public Library — Free entry — Learn essential fire safety tips focusing on smoke detectors and escape planning for seniors and those with disabilities.
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Live Music – The Tuesday Crowd
7-10 p.m. — FlightHouse — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Americana and Classic Rock as The Tuesday Crowd puts their unique spin on music hits through the decades.
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