(Press Release from Spectrum and Ovation TV)

Findlay, Ohio – June 10, 2025 – Spectrum today announced Marathon Center for Performing Arts (MCPA) in Findlay, Ohio will receive $10,000 through the 2024-2025 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 80 awards totaling $800,000 towards arts education.

“An unwavering commitment to the communities we serve is at the very core of Spectrum’s long-time partnership with Ovation TV and Stand for the Arts,” said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand. “Together we have honored 80 organizations who help shape and define their community’s unique culture and heritage, while providing opportunities for people to connect and share their experiences. This year’s recipients take that impact even further, from providing affordable studio space and accessible art spaces to offering educational programs that inspire creativity for all ages. We congratulate Marathon Center for Performing Arts (MCPA) for being recognized this year and look forward to celebrating their work together.”

MCPA will use its 2024-2025 Stand For The Arts funding to further its programmatic and artistic efforts, with a focus on the organization’s robust education programs and free community outreach activities. MCPA enriches the community through arts, culture and entertainment and hosts over 300 events each year including live performances, weddings and preschool graduation ceremonies.

The award was presented during the MCPA’s Mainstage Series Season Reveal Party this evening. As a part of the check presentation, Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn joined Spectrum and Ovation TV to share congratulatory remarks.

“We’re honored to receive this Stand For The Arts Award and grateful to Spectrum and Ovation TV for recognizing the power of the arts to strengthen communities,” said Heather J. Clow, Executive Director, MCPA. “This support helps us continue offering performances, programs, and experiences that inspire creativity and connection in Findlay and beyond.”

Marathon Center for Performing Arts is one of 10 organizations receiving support in Spectrum markets across the country. Select arts organizations are awarded $10,000 Stand For The Arts contributions based on the following criteria: support of creatives and artists via community-driven programming; as advocates for equity and access to the arts; and for providing accessible spaces for creative expression.

“Ovation TV and Spectrum will be donating another $100,000 this year to support local organizations and arts initiatives across the country as we celebrate the 8^th year of Stand For The Arts,” said Sol Doten, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing and Communications for Ovation TV. “We are committed to continue to uplift and encourage artists of all ages through this partnership.”

More information about Stand For The Arts and the Stand For The Arts Awards is available at:  www.standforthearts.com.

Pictured from L to R:
• Brian Young, Director, Government Affairs, Spectrum
• Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn
• Heather Clow, Executive Director, Marathon Center for Performing Arts
• Sol Doten, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing & Communications, Ovation TV

(From the City of Findlay)

S. Cory St. between W. Crawford St. and W. Main Cross St. will be closed to the public effective Wednesday, June 11th at 8 a.m. for 90 days.

The East/West alley behind the Post Office between S. West St. and S. Cory St. will also be affected.

Eastbound traffic in the alley will be required to turn South and exit the alley on W. Crawford St.

The bike lane will remain open.

WFIN – The city said the closure is for safety reasons for pedestrians as well as employees of the new judicial center building, police department, sheriff’s office, and municipal building which are all in that area.

After gathering data for 90 days the road closure would become permanent if approved.

(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.