Good morning, Findlay.

On Thursday afternoon, the Allen County Fair held its first Sensory Day — turning down lights and lowering volume to create a calm, welcoming environment for guests who might be overwhelmed by loud sounds and bright lights.

Local agencies provided sensory-friendly rides, games, and a mobile sensory room, and organizers said they plan to make the sensory area a permanent part of the fair next year.

The Hancock County Fair will run from August 26 through September 1 in Findlay at 1017 East Sandusky Street—features include a marching band show on Tuesday at 7 p.m., free admission for Veterans on Wednesday, and a country concert on Saturday with Julia Cole and Kenny Feidler with free gate admission.

The Kiwanis Club of Findlay contributed $25,000 to the Findlay Family YMCA to help purchase toddler playground equipment for its under-construction Early Learning Center—giving the club naming rights and a role in installation.

The club will also install swings at Brucklacher Memorial Park as part of its ongoing commitment to local projects.

On August 20th around 7:30 p.m. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force and Special Response Team helped FBI officers search the 100 blocks of Shinkle St and Western Ave and found 500 grams of cocaine, 500 grams of ketamine, 144 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 25.25 grams of MDMA and 129 suspected acid tabs—addresses and suspect details are not released due to the ongoing investigation.

Since 1999, the Hancock Youth Leadership HYL Program has given high school students in Findlay and Hancock County hands-on ways to build leadership and communication skills—creating positive role models for the community.

The program now includes students from Arcadia, Arlington, Cory-Rawson, Findlay, Liberty-Benton, McComb, and Van Buren and will continue to prepare future local leaders.

The City of Findlay is preparing a grant application to the OPWC to request $435,000 for a new roundabout at the intersection of Lake Cascades Parkway and Western Avenue—this design will improve traffic flow and solve sight distance issues.

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is hosting Living Through Loss grief support programs at Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital from 6 to 7 p.m. on upcoming Mondays starting August 25, with additional sessions on September 22, October 27, November 24 and December 22; registration is appreciated and sessions are free.

Hancock Public Health reported a local resident has contracted WestNile Virus—health officials advise using EPA-approved repellent, wearing long sleeves, and removing standing water to reduce mosquito bites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Johnny Appleseed Days Festival

10 AM – 5 PM — Ghost Town Findlay — Details coming soon — Celebrate local culture with food, fun, and family activities.

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.

Hancock County Farmers' Market

4-6 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Discover local produce and artisan goods every Thursday afternoon in Downtown Findlay.

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.

University of Findlay Men’s Soccer Home Game

4 p.m. — DeHaven Soccer Complex — Check the schedule for additional matchups — Cheer on the Oilers as they compete against Kentucky Wesleyan.

Pokémon Mega Evolutions Prerelease Event

1 PM — Post Board Gaming — Entry fee applies — Experience the excitement of building decks with new Mega Evolution cards at this Pokémon Pre-Release event.