Findlay
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has pledged $150,000 to help solve local housing challenges and invites residents to invest in its Community Housing and Interim Housing Program Funds—aiming to boost housing options for neighbors. WFIN
- ➤ The Hancock County Veterans Service Office will host Veterans Day at the Hancock County Fair on August 27th in the Old Millstream building where the first 150 veterans to register between 11 a.m. and noon will receive a lunch voucher and dinner will follow at 5 p.m. — veterans without IDs can stop by with a recorded DD214 to get one and enter for free. WFIN
- ➤ The Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library are holding a two-day audiovisual sale in the Younger Room of The Book Cellar, the library’s used book shop. The sale is on Monday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.—shoppers can fill a bag of DVDs, music CDs, or audiobook CDs for $4 to support library programs. WFIN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 4:46 p.m. on August 24, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal crash at the intersection of US 224 and TR 259 when Justin Eckhart’s motorcycle collided with Mary Taylor’s minivan—Eckhart, who had been in a high-speed pursuit, died at the scene while Taylor and a passenger received treatment for minor injuries. WFIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to ban all kratom products—both natural and synthetic—as Schedule I drugs, citing over 200 overdose deaths from 2019 to 2024 and rising health risks. This action would make Ohio the first state to schedule all current and future kratom compounds as illegal. Hometown Stations
- ➤ The Findlay Police Department released a new recruitment video that invites community members to join the team—viewers are encouraged to follow social media and the department website for upcoming testing dates and announcements. WFIN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Davis Ferry, RN of the intensive care unit at Blanchard Valley Hospital received the August DAISY award—he was nominated by a patient’s spouse for his genuine care and clear answers to family questions. WFIN
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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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