Findlay
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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 6 the University of Findlay held its 20th annual Helping Hands food drive and collected 458171 pounds of food from campus and community groups, beating last year by 192955 pounds. Garner Trucking Inc picked up 78 pallets and delivered them to CHOPIN Hall to aid those in need. WFIN
- ➤ University of Findlay will host a Veterans Day celebration at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 11 at the Veterans Honor Wall in the Center for Student Life and College of Business (233 Davis Street) where area residents and the UF community can honor local veterans. The program will include a keynote speech by retired Lt Col William J. Layer and live music by the UF band and Boy Scout Troop 319 presenting the colors, with the event also live-streamed (organized by the Alumni Board of Governors). WFIN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Findlay part-time faculty Shayna Pothast, who also leads Women in Philanthropy, was named among the winners of the Toledo area 20 Under 40 Award, with the ceremony held on November 3. Her historic achievement as the first female firefighter in her department — a milestone that reflects her commitment to advancing education and public service — highlights her broad leadership work. University of Findlay
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT crews in Lima inspected 230 trucks in northwest Ohio to ensure they are ready for winter, performing a 1,000-point check—verifying hydraulics, lights and brakes—while reminding motorists to follow the Move Over Law, after plow incidents last winter. This work aims to prevent vehicle accidents and ensure continuous road safety during severe weather. Hometown Stations
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Midwest Jiu-Jitsu Classic
10 AM – 4 PM — The Crest — Entry fee applicable — A focused Gi tournament showcasing local martial arts talent.
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Festival Of Trees Gala 2025
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Hancock Hotel — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening of festive entertainment and community spirit with Mike providing lively tunes.
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Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet — — Mancy's Steakhouse — $15.00 - $65.00 per person — Enjoy a festive buffet with carving stations, a salad bar, and assorted desserts, all inclusive of tax, gratuity, and valet service.
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Fireside Storytime: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
2-3 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season with a cozy reading of a festive story by the fireside.
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The Prophecy Show: Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Various pricing for VIP packages — Experience the epic music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra like never before.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — $ — Experience a festive musical blend of country and Christmas magic with Dolly's original songs.
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North Pole Express
5:30-9 p.m. — Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Riverside Train — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical journey through a winter wonderland of lights on quarter scale trains.
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Christmas Market at Hancock County Fairgrounds
9 AM – 3 PM — Hancock County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate the season with free hot drinks for veterans surrounded by holiday lights and cheer.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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