Findlay, OH

Barry R. Beavers, age 60, of Forest, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio. He was born January 29, 1966, in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Lawrence D. and Martha D. (Casteel) Beavers.Barry married Jill R. Ellcessor on October 22, 1988, and [...]

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu Ohio turned blue this election season, with Democrats winning down the ballot in all the major races. Democrat Dr. Amy Acton defeated the Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for the governor’s seat, with the Associated Press calling the race for Acton at 10:49 p.m., and Ramaswamy called Acton later that night to concede [...]

Bluffton University and the University of Findlay will once again join together for the treasured holiday tradition of Handel’s “Messiah.” This year’s performances will mark the 134th and 135th in Bluffton’s history, continuing a longstanding musical tradition shared by the two universities. The oratorio will be presented at 7:30 p.m. [...]

An aggravated robbery was reported to Findlay Police early Sunday morning. According to a release, officers were dispatched to Rawson Park, located at 720 River Street in the city.  The victim said he was approached by three suspects, two carrying knives. The three surrounded the victim and stole several items [...]

The 31-year-old man and juveniles aged 14 and 15 were arrested after a victim reported being robbed by three suspects, Findlay police said. Two suspects had knives.

By Zak Reinhart reinhartz@findlay.edu Halloween week is here! While there isn’t as much on the slate for athletics this week, there’s still plenty to look forward to as football continues to make a push for the playoffs, and both men’s and women’s soccer start G-MAC conference tournament play soon. Here is what you may have [...]

By Ryan Ricciardo ricciardor@findlay.edu   For the fall 2026 semester, the University of Findlay has 25 students who are undecided about their majors, according to the UF Registrar. Whether because of unexpected health challenges or a shift in personal passion, UF students may need to rethink their future options. Either way, changing majors can affect [...]

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu   With Mike DeWine, R-OH, reaching his term limit, Amy Acton, Don Kissick, and Vivek Ramaswamy face off for governor in one of the most-watched races in the Nov. 3 election. Amy Acton is the Democratic nominee for governor, previously serving as the director of the Ohio Department of Health from [...]

By Jam Thigpen thigpenj@findlay.edu   The University of Findlay could accommodate a football stadium at its existing campus field or through an expansion at the Armstrong Sports Complex, but no construction plans are in place, according to Brandi Laurita, the university’s vice president of student affairs. According to the American Football Coaches Association Coaches Poll, [...]

By Brooklyn Long longb4@findlay.edu On Thursday, Oct. 22, the University of Findlay held its first Ethical Leadership & Conference, focused on media and digital spaces, drawing students, professors, and professionals from across Ohio. The event was coordinated by Sarah Fedirka, PhD, senior lead for mission and identity and director of the Watterson Center and Amy [...]