(From the Findlay YMCA)

The 42nd Annual Flag City Invitational is this weekend! It will necessitate the following Riverside Pool closures:

Thursday, June 12 – closing at 4 p.m.

Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15 – closed for the swim meet.

Come cheer on our Y Frogs who will compete against multiple teams from Ohio and other states!

The meet is free and open to the public.

Also keep in mind: FREE RIVERSIDE POOL ADMISSION on Saturday, June 21.

This will be the first of three free swim days at the pool, with the other two scheduled for July 12 and Aug. 9, sponsored by The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s Fun for All program.

(From Findlay City Schools)

We are so excited to celebrate Mr. Michael Snyder, Wilson Vance Elementary School teacher, who has been selected for the Region 1 Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award.

Mr. Snyder was nominated for the positive impact he has on students and colleagues, as well as his dedication to students with disabilities.

We are lucky to have this state-recognized Outstanding Educator at Findlay City Schools.

We are so proud of you, Mr. Snyder!

(From the Hancock Park District)

Summer Camps at Hancock Park District have officially started!

We do have openings in the following:

June 10th & 11th – Preschool Camp: Birds of a Feather (1)

June 17th & 18th – Overnight Camp: (10)

June 25th – Pollinators a Plenty (2)

June 27th – Flight in Nature (1)

July 1st & 2nd – Budding Botanist Camp (1)

July 9th & 10th – The Art Camp (

July 15th – 17th – Runners, Fliers & Swimmers Camp (2)

Visit the “Park News” section on the main page of our website, hancockparks.com for complete camp detail and to register.

Pictures are from the Pioneer Cooking Day Camp.

(From Downtown Tiffin)

The Tiffin Rotary Club installed its brand-new Centennial Clock in front of City Lot #7 to celebrate 100 years of service to the community. Standing 18 feet tall with two illuminated faces, this one-of-a-kind clock will chime with music during holidays and special events — a lasting tribute to generations of service.

The clock was custom-designed and built by The Verdin Company of Cincinnati and brought to life with the support of several local partners. A special thank you to Clouse Construction Corp. and Clouse Electric for handling the installation, and to the City of Tiffin Government for helping make this downtown location possible.

This is just one part of Rotary’s centennial celebration, running through April 2026 — and today’s installation marks a meaningful milestone.

If you’re downtown today, stop by and catch a piece of history being made!

(From Findlay City Schools)

We are so excited to host Hancock County’s Summer Lunch Program, offering FREE lunches to everyone in our county under 18 years old!

June 9-July 31

Mondays-Thursdays (with a meal to take home for Friday!)

11:30-12:30

Glenwood Middle School

1715 North Main Street

There will be activities provided each day, so this is more than just a meal…it’s fun, too!

Adult Meals are available for $4.25!

We have so much incredible help to make this amazing summer opportunity available.

Thank you to Findlay YMCA and VFW Post 5645 for your support, as well as the support of our entire community to take care of our kids when they’re away from school for the summer. 

(From the Hancock County Veterans Service Office)

Our community is gearing up for the first annual Flag City Community VetFest, a production of the Hancock County Veteran Service Office presented by Rate on Saturday, June 14th on Broadway St. in downtown Findlay.

Not only is June 14th Flag Day, but it is also the Army’s 250th birthday and this gives us an opportunity to recognize local veterans as well as veteran owned businesses and veteran friendly employers here in Hancock County.

According to Ed Newton, Hancock County Veterans Service Resilience Operations Manager,

“Vet Fest is about bringing people together. It’s a chance for veterans to connect with each other, but also to say thank you to the community for all the support they’ve shown us over the years “It goes both ways—we’re honoring those who served, and also recognizing how much it means to have a community that stands behind us. At the end of the day, it’s about connection, gratitude, and having a good time with good people.”

This is s music festival that will celebrate our veterans with delicious food from area food trucks, thirst quenching beverages, fun souvenirs and music that will make you get up and dance and the chance to give back to our veterans and our community.

The doors open at 3pm and the event ends at 11pm with a closing and flag lowering ceremony. Music begins at 4pm and will feature music from Truck Stop Manners, 100 Proof and First to Eleven.

Money raised from the event will benefit Wreaths Across America, veteran housing initiatives and local food pantries. In addition, there will a collection of new toys, still in packaging for our community.

There will be a food distribution in Ottawa sponsored by the West Ohio Food Bank.

It will be held at the Putnam County Fairgrounds from 2 to 3:30 on Wednesday, June 11 or until the food is gone.

The fairgrounds are located at 1490 East Second Street in Ottawa.

Get more details in the flyer below.

(From the City of Findlay)

From June 10, 2025, through June 14, 2025, First Street will be closed from Main Street to Maple Avenue for a sewer repair in the 200 block of First Street.

The repair is being completed by a private contractor.

Residents in the unaffected area will be able to access their property during this time.

(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)

On June 8, 2025, at approximately 11:59 A.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a fatal crash on SR 65 and Road M near Ottawa in Putnam County.

Lisa Kleman, age 43, from Ottawa, Ohio was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse northbound on SR 65. Nancy Gerken, age 74, from Holgate, Ohio was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse southbound on SR 65. The vehicle driven by Ms. Kleman crossed the centerline resulting in a head-on collision.

Nancy Gerken was pronounced deceased at the scene and was transported by Feldner Mortuary Service to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office. Lisa Kleman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima. Rose Schwab, age 13, from Hamler, Ohio was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Mrs. Gerken. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Both vehicles sustained severe damage and were transported from the scene by Jim Schmidt Chevrolet.

All occupants were wearing their safety belts at the time of the crash.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Ottawa Fire and Rescue, Glandorf Fire, Putnam County EMS, Ottawa EMS, Columbus Grove EMS, Jim Schmidt Chevrolet, Feldner Mortuary, Mercy Health Life Flight and The Putnam County Coroner’s Office.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to put their phones down while driving and wear their safety belts.

The crash remains under investigation.

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn issued a proclamation declaring June 6, 2025, as Flag City Sluggers Day in Findlay.

In the proclamation, Mayor Muryn invites all citizens to join with her in celebrating this exciting new chapter in our city’s rich tradition of sports, community, and summer fun.

Friday, June 6 was the season opener for the Flag City Sluggers and their inaugural season.

The Flag City Sluggers are affiliated with the National Alliance of Collegiate Summer Baseball and are committed to providing a competitive and educational summer baseball experience for collegiate players in Findlay.

Read the mayor’s full proclamation by clicking here.

(above picture courtesy of the Flag City Sluggers)