(From Night to Shine)

Registration is now open for Findlay’s Night to Shine 2026 for Honored Guests, Buddies, and Volunteers. The event will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at a new location: the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) at the University of Findlay.

Night to Shine is a worldwide event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, offering a prom night experience for individuals with special needs ages 14 and older. The 2026 Findlay event is being hosted in partnership with St. Marks Findlay, Movement Findlay, and College First Church of God.

All registration will be managed through the event website at findlaynighttoshine.org. Buddies and volunteers age 18 and older will be required to complete a background check as part of the registration process. 

For additional information or to make a donation, visit findlaynighttoshine.org or contact the event committee at hello@findlaynighttoshine.org

About Night to Shine:

Night to Shine is an annual worldwide event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, designed to provide an unforgettable prom night experience for individuals with special needs, ages 14 and older.

The Host Churches:

St. Marks United Methodist Church of Findlay, Movement Church of Findlay, and College First Church of God are partnering to host the 2026 Findlay Night to Shine event.

 

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released the second round pairings for the football playoffs.

The Findlay Trojans (6-4), who had a bye in the first round, will host Huber Heights Wayne (7-4) on Friday, November 7. The game will be aired on WFIN from Donnell Stadium with pregame beginning at 6:30 and the kick at 7.

Liberty-Benton (11-0), who won their first round game against Delta, will play at Creston Norwayne (8-2) on Friday, November 7 at 7.  That game can be heard on 100.5 WKXA.

Pandora-Gilboa (8-3), who beat Arlington in the first round, will play at North Baltimore (10-0), on Friday, November 7 at 7 in a game that will be aired on 106.3 The Fox.

See the full list of pairings for the second round below.

Pairings shown with regional seed. All games on Friday, November 7, at 7 p.m., unless indicated otherwise.  

Division I

Region 1

No. 8 Berea-Midpark (7-4) at No. 1 Lakewood St. Edward (8-2)

No. 7 Massillon Jackson (6-5) at No. 2 Mentor (10-0)

No. 11 Medina (4-7) at No. 3 Canton McKinley (8-2)

No. 5 Perrysburg (9-2) at No. 4 Toledo Whitmer (8-2)

 

Region 2

No. 8 Lebanon (8-3) at No. 1 Middletown (8-2)

No. 7 Hilliard Bradley (6-5) at No. 2 Troy (8-2)

No. 6 Huber Heights Wayne (7-4) at No. 3 Findlay (6-4)

No. 5 Springfield (7-4) at No. 4 Springboro (7-3)

 

Region 3

No. 8 Delaware Olentangy Berlin (6-5) at No. 1 Lewis Center Olentangy Orange (10-0)

No. 10 Groveport Madison (6-5) at No. 2 Pickerington Central (9-1)

No. 6 Upper Arlington (9-2) at No. 3 Pickerington North (9-1)

No. 5 Powell Olentangy Liberty (7-4) at No. 4 Lewis Center Olentangy (8-2)

 

Region 4

No. 8 Fairfield (6-5) at No. 1 Cincinnati Elder (10-0)

No. 7 West Chester Lakota West (7-4) at No. 2 Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (7-3)

No. 6 Liberty Township Lakota East (8-3) at No. 3 Cincinnati St. Xavier (7-2)

No. 5 Cincinnati Winton Woods (9-2) at No. 4 Cincinnati Princeton (8-2)

 

Division II

Region 5

No. 9 Youngstown Boardman (6-5) at No. 1 Akron Archbishop Hoban (8-1)

No. 7 Macedonia Nordonia (8-3) at No. 2 Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit (8-1)

No. 11 Uniontown Green (6-5) at No. 3 Austintown Fitch (8-1)

No. 5 Hudson (9-2) at No. 4 Uniontown Lake (7-3)

 

Region 6

No. 8 Brecksville-Broadview Heights (7-4) at No. 1 Medina Highland (10-0)

No. 7 Toledo St. Francis de Sales (7-4) at No. 2 Wadsworth (10-0)

No. 6 Olmsted Falls (7-4) at No. 3 Avon (9-1)

No. 5 Whitehouse Anthony Wayne (7-4) at No. 4 North Ridgeville (9-1)

 

Region 7

No. 8 Columbus Walnut Ridge (8-3) at No. 1 Sunbury Big Walnut (9-1)

No. 7 Ashland (10-1) at No. 2 Columbus St. Francis DeSales (8-2)

No. 6 North Canton Hoover (9-2) at No. 3 Massillon Washington (7-3)

No. 5 Westerville South (9-2) at No. 4 Canal Winchester (9-1)

 

Region 8

No. 8 Cincinnati Withrow (9-2) at No. 1 Cincinnati Anderson (10-0)

No. 7 Harrison (8-3) at No. 2 Kings Mills Kings (9-1)

No. 6 Lima Senior (9-2) at No. 3 Trotwood-Madison (6-3)

No. 5 Cincinnati La Salle (8-3) at No. 4 Xenia (8-2)

 

Division III

Region 9

No. 8 Chagrin Falls Kenston (7-4) at No. 1 Canfield (9-1)

No. 10 Geneva (9-2) at No. 2 Cuyahoga Falls CVCA (9-0)

No. 6 Akron East (9-2) at No. 3 Gates Mills Hawken (8-2)

No. 12 Maple Heights (8-3) at No. 4 Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph (8-1)

 

Region 10

No. 8 St. Marys Memorial (8-3) at No. 1 Medina Buckeye (10-0)

No. 7 Lima Shawnee (8-3) at No. 2 Wapakoneta (10-0)

No. 6 Toledo Central Catholic (7-4) at No. 3 Lexington (9-1)

No. 5 Rocky River (9-2) at No. 4 Richfield Revere (8-2)

 

Region 11

No. 8 Granville (8-3) at No. 1 Columbus Bishop Watterson (9-0)

No. 7 Carroll Bloom-Carroll (8-3) at No. 2 Newark Licking Valley (10-0)

No. 6 Delaware Buckeye Valley (9-2) at No. 3 Steubenville (7-2)

No. 5 Columbus Hamilton Township (9-2) at No. 4 Dresden Tri-Valley (8-2)

 

Region 12

No. 8 Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas (7-4) at No. 1 London (10-0)

No. 7 Oxford Talawanda (10-1) at No. 2 Tipp City Tippecanoe (10-0)

No. 6 Kettering Archbishop Alter (8-3) at No. 3 Hamilton Badin (9-1)

No. 5 Washington Court House Miami Trace (10-1) at No. 4 Jackson (8-2)

 

Division IV

Region 13

No. 8 Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (8-3) at No. 1 Perry (8-2)

No. 10 Salem (7-4) at No. 2 Cleveland Glenville (7-3)

No. 6 Streetsboro (9-2) at No. 3 Mentor Lake Catholic (8-2)

No. 5 Norton (10-1) at No. 4 Beloit West Branch (9-1)

 

Region 14

No. 9 Orrville (7-4) at No. 1 Shelby (10-0)

No. 10 Lodi Cloverleaf (7-4) at No. 2 Galion (9-1)

No. 6 Sandusky Perkins (8-3) at No. 3 Napoleon (8-2)

No. 5 Bellevue (8-3) at No. 4 Lima Bath (8-2)

 

Region 15

No. 8 Lancaster Fairfield Union (7-4) at No. 1 New Lexington (9-1)

No. 7 Circleville (8-3) at No. 2 Gnadenhutten Indian Valley (9-0)

No. 11 Johnstown (8-3) at No. 3 Plain City Jonathan Alder (9-1)

No. 5 Columbus East (10-1) at No. 4 Chillicothe Unioto (10-0)

 

Region 16

No. 8 Washington Court House Washington (6-5) at No. 1 Cincinnati Indian Hill (10-0)

No. 7 Cincinnati Wyoming (10-1) at No. 2 Germantown Valley View (9-1)

No. 6 Brookville (10-1) at No. 3 Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (9-1)

No. 5 Clarksville Clinton-Massie (10-1) at No. 4 Cincinnati Taft (10-0)

 

Division V

Region 17

No. 8 Canfield South Range (7-4) at No. 1 Youngstown Cardinal Mooney (7-2)

No. 7 Akron Manchester (8-3) at No. 2 Girard (10-0)

No. 6 Youngstown Liberty (9-2) at No. 3 Poland Seminary (8-2)

No. 5 St. Clairsville (8-3) at No. 4 Garrettsville Garfield (8-2)

 

Region 18

No. 9 Oak Harbor (9-2) at No. 1 Liberty Center (10-0)

No. 7 Fairview Park Fairview (9-2) at No. 2 Wooster Triway (9-1)

No. 11 Port Clinton (7-4) at No. 3 Genoa Area (9-1)

No. 5 Findlay Liberty-Benton (11-0) at No. 4 Creston Norwayne (8-2)

 

Region 19

No. 9 McConnelsville Morgan (8-3) at No. 1 Wheelersburg (10-0)

No. 10 Chillicothe Zane Trace (9-2) at No. 2 Gahanna Columbus Academy (8-2)

No. 11 Belmont Union Local (8-3) at No. 3 Nelsonville-York (10-0)

No. 5 Portsmouth (8-3) at No. 4 Barnesville (8-2)

 

Region 20

No. 8 Richwood North Union (7-4) at No. 1 Williamsburg (10-0)

No. 7 Camden Preble Shawnee (10-1) at No. 2 Lewistown Indian Lake (8-2)

No. 11 Cincinnati Mariemont (7-4) at No. 3 Casstown Miami East (9-1)

No. 5 Carlisle (9-2) at No. 4 St. Paris Graham (8-2)

 

Division VI

Region 21

No. 8 Wickliffe (9-2) at No. 1 Kirtland (10-0)

No. 7 Sugarcreek Garaway (8-2) at No. 2 Columbiana Crestview (10-0)

No. 6 Dalton (8-3) at No. 3 Columbia Station Columbia (9-1)

No. 5 Smithville (9-2) at No. 4 Hanoverton United (9-1)

 

Region 22

No. 9 Carey (7-4) at No. 1 Castalia Margaretta (9-1)

No. 10 Collins Western Reserve (9-2) at No. 2 Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (9-1)

No. 6 Attica Seneca East (8-3) at No. 3 Archbold (8-2)

No. 5 Sherwood Fairview (10-1) at No. 4 Paulding (10-0)

 

Region 23

No. 9 West Lafayette Ridgewood (9-2) at No. 1 Centerburg (9-1)

No. 10 Caldwell (8-3) at No. 2 Beverly Fort Frye (8-1)

No. 6 Toronto (10-1) at No. 3 West Jefferson (9-1)

No. 5 North Robinson Colonel Crawford (10-1) at No. 4 Mount Gilead (9-1)

 

Region 24

No. 9 Portsmouth West (6-5) at No. 1 New Madison Tri-Village (10-0)

No. 7 Ironton Rock Hill (7-4) at No. 2 Springfield Northeastern (9-1)

No. 6 Anna (8-3) at No. 3 Mechanicsburg (8-2)

No. 5 Coldwater (7-4) at No. 4 St. Bernard Elmwood Place (9-1)

 

Division VII

Region 25

No. 8 Warren JFK (6-5) at No. 1 McDonald (10-0)

No. 7 East Canton (9-2) at No. 2 Fairport Harbor Fairport Harding (10-0)

No. 6 East Palestine (8-3) at No. 3 Mogadore (9-1)

No. 5 Malvern (7-4) at No. 4 Monroeville (8-2)

 

Region 26

No. 8 Edon (9-2) at No. 1 Lima Central Catholic (9-1)

No. 7 Pandora-Gilboa (8-3) at No. 2 North Baltimore (10-0)

No. 6 Sycamore Mohawk (9-2) at No. 3 Leipsic (9-1)

No. 5 Gibsonburg (8-3) at No. 4 Columbus Grove (7-3)

 

Region 27

No. 8 Bowerston Conotton Valley (8-3) at No. 1 Jeromesville Hillsdale (9-1)

No. 7 Strasburg-Franklin (8-3) at No. 2 Waterford (8-2)

No. 11 Danville (6-5) at No. 3 Lancaster Fisher Catholic (8-2)

No. 12 Glouster Trimble (7-4) at No. 4 Willow Wood Symmes Valley (8-2)

 

Region 28

No. 8 Sidney Lehman Catholic (10-1) at No. 1 Maria Stein Marion Local (10-0)

No. 10 New Bremen (7-4) at No. 2 St. Henry (9-1)

No. 11 Cedarville (6-5) at No. 3 Cincinnati Country Day (9-1)

No. 12 Fort Recovery (6-5) at No. 4 Beaver Eastern (10-0)

The City of Findlay is considering an ordinance prohibiting loitering.

Law Director Rob Feighner says it has come to his attention, and that of the Mayor, of increased complaints regarding loitering in and around parts of downtown.

The loitering often includes signs of drug use and other criminal acts, Feighner said.  

The city says the intention of the ordinance is to have some control and enforcement of such conduct which currently does not exist in city code.

You can read the ordinance below.

The next Findlay City Council meeting is on Wednesday, November 5, beginning at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Findlay Municipal Building.

(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)

Our office has received reports regarding scam phone calls circulating in the area. In these calls, the scammer claims to be a deputy from the Sheriff’s Office and states that the person being called has missed a court date and that the warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller then demands payment to resolve the matter.

This is a scam.

Please remember – the Sheriff’s Office will never call and demand personal information or payment over the phone. Do not provide personal details such as your social security number, bank account information, or credit/debit card information over the phone. If you receive a scam call, hang up immediately.

(From the Hancock County Veterans Service Office)

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day Holiday, The Hancock County Veterans Service Office invites you to illuminate office buildings, government buildings, retail establishments and more green from November 4 – 11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting communities to support military veterans and their families.

The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties and National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.

According to Nicole Jenkins with the Hancock County Veterans’s Service Office, “Operation Green Light reminds us that our community’s strength comes from those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Lighting Hancock County in green is a small gesture with a big message, we stand united in support of our veterans and their families.”

Nicole was on with WFIN’s Chris Oaks to discuss Operation Green Light.

In addition to lighting buildings, bridges and other meaningful landmarks, residents, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb inside or outside their home to a green bulb. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know they are seen, appreciated and supported and we open up the conversation about the needs of veterans in our community.

We encourage everyone to show your support on social media by using the hashtag #operationgreenlight #hancockveterans

The City of Findlay will be holding a public forum on a proposed Farm Animal Ordinance.

The forum will be held on Monday, November 10 in City Council Chambers at the Findlay Municipal Building.

The city says the proposed Farm Animal Ordinance would establish clear, consistent, and fair regulations for keeping farm animals within city limits, protect animal welfare and public health, address growing interest in backyard livestock, and provide clear standards to reduce neighborhood conflicts and enforcement ambiguity.

People attending the forum will have a chance to share their input with the city about the proposed ordinance, which you can learn more about by clicking here.

(ONN) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced some help for Ohioans whose food assistance benefits are expected to run out as the federal government shutdown continues.

The governor announced a plan to provide up to $25 million amid the anticipated suspension of Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits.

DeWine signed an executive order directing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to give $7 million to various Ohio food banks and up to $18 million in emergency relief benefits to more than 63,000 Ohioans, including more than 57,000 children, who are at or below 50 percent of the federal poverty level.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

A memorial sign dedication ceremony took place at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Swanton Post to honor Patrolman Jon D. Birchem, who died in the line of duty on February 27, 1967 when he lost control of his vehicle on an icy roadway while pursuing two speeding vehicles.

“This dedication serves as a powerful reminder of the risks our personnel – and every law enforcement officer across the country – face every day,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “It honors Patrolman Birchem’s service and the sacrifice he made while protecting others.”

A sign was installed on the eastbound side of the Ohio Turnpike, near milepost 65, close to where the fatal crash occurred more than 58 years ago. The sign is meant to memorialize the sacrifice Patrolman Birchem made in service to others. He was the first Patrol officer to give his life in the line of duty on the Ohio Turnpike.

“Across the Ohio Turnpike, there are memorial signs erected to honor those who perished or were injured while performing duties to help keep turnpike travelers safe,” said Chief Engineer/Deputy Executive Director Chris Matta, P.E., Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. “Their names should serve as a reminder that it’s everyone’s responsibility to prevent tragedies like this one from occurring ever again.”

Family members of Patrolman Birchem attended the ceremony, along with state Representatives Haraz Ghanbari, James Hoops and Erika White. Ghanbari, who also serves on the Turnpike Commission, played a key role in making the dedication possible.

The sign dedication ceremony was part of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s Move Over Sign Program, which began in 2017 to honor those who lost their lives or suffered life-long consequences while serving the motoring public.

(From the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts)

Calling all Ohio high school teachers and arts organization leaders!

Ready to inspire the next generation of performers, poets and public speakers? Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025–2026 season of Poetry Out Loud — the National Recitation Contest that gives high school students a stage to shine!

Whether you’re a teacher looking to energize your classroom or an arts leader ready to elevate your programming, this is your chance to bring the power of poetry to life.

Learn how to get your school or arts center involved: oac.ohio.gov/programs-and-services/poetry-out-loud

MCPA is thrilled to serve as the Ohio Arts Council’s regional partner for Northwest Ohio, with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Let’s make this season unforgettable!

(above pictures courtesy of Terry Gilliam)

(From the Hancock METRICH Enforcement Unit)

On 10/28/25 at approx. 1600 hrs. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force and other Government Agencies, the Hancock County Special Response Team (SRT), and the Hancock County’s Strategic Mobile Enforcement Team (SMET) executed three controlled reverse drug deliveries.

The US Attorney’s office as wells as the Hancock County Prosecutor were consulted before the deliveries. These operations stemmed from an FBI investigation where multiple kilograms (kilos) of cocaine were seized in the area. During this investigation multiple buyers for the seized cocaine were discovered in Findlay, Ohio. The FBI set up the transactions using a controlled location where the buyers would come to get their suspected narcotics and be apprehended with the product.

As a result of these operations 3.5 kilos of cocaine were seized, approximately fifteen thousand dollars cash, three vehicles seized, one hand gun, and five individuals were taken into custody.

The following persons were arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center.

Larry R. Pahl (57 year old)

1032 W. Main Cross St.

Findlay, Ohio

Fresh Charge: Possession of Drugs F

Vincent R. Turner (34 year old)

16113 CR 8

Arlington, Ohio

Fresh Charge: Possession of Drug F

Jeffery R. England (34 year old)

212 Prentiss Ave

Findlay Ohio

Fresh Charge: Possession of Drugs F1

Trent J. Deal ( 34 year old)

205 Buffalo St

Vanlue Ohio

Fresh Charge: Possession of Drugs F1

Kodak J. Lawrence ( 30 year old)

15145 SR 568

Findlay Ohio

Fresh Charge: Possession of Drugs F

Additional charges are expected at the conclusion of this investigation.

The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, OH and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.

METRICH Crime Tip Hotline: 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip.”