Table of contents

8 Welcome Home

10  New Resident Checklist

14 Shopping & Dining

18  Things to See & Do

23 Signature Events

28  Parks & Recreation

34  Education, Learning & Libraries

38  Health Care &
Senior Services

42 Member Listings

62 Advertiser Index

65 Member Search

Welcome Home to Findlay & Hancock County!

From the City of Findlay…

Our commu­nity com­­pleted a strategic plan that identified our high-level goals: a safe community, a well-run and caring city government, a thriving business environment, an attractive place to live, an active community and a connected city. These goals reflect our shared vision of making Findlay a place where people want to work, live, play and raise a family. We encourage you to say hello to your new neighbors, explore our parks and trails, visit our vibrant downtown and check out the Visit Findlay page to discover daily community events—and along the way, find your Findlay! Welcome!

Christina Muryn
Mayor, City of Findlay

From Hancock County…

We have so much to offer you here in 2026 as we celebrate our nation’s 250th Birthday together!

For so many of us who have come to call this area home for our families and businesses over the past 200+ years, life is good here throughout the Blanchard River Valley where we take business seriously. International commerce thrives here along with the arts and dining as well as education, recreation and entertainment.

Findlay is our urban government and cultural center, having an endless schedule of local events for you to enjoy year-round. Findlay is accompanied by a full array of welcoming villages with their own unique township charm and seasonal festivals.

We’re glad that you chose to join us on this adventure of life!

Let’s make it even better together!

Timothy Kent Bechtol
Local Architect,
Hancock County Commissioner

From the Chamber of Commerce…

Welcome to Findlay and Hancock County – a place where people of all ages feel right at home. Whether you’re starting fresh, growing your career or settling into retirement, our community offers the perfect mix of comfort, connection and opportunity. Enjoy walkable downtown charm, peaceful neighborhoods and beautiful parks. With great schools, health care and plenty of local events, it’s easy to get involved and make lasting friendships. From cozy cafés to live music and outdoor fun, there’s always something happening. Businesses thrive here, and so do the people. Come see why we’re consistently ranked among the best micropolitan areas in the country. Findlay and Hancock County—where living well is part of everyday life. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Dionne K. Neubauer
Executive Director,
Findlay•Hancock County
Chamber of Commerce

New resident checklist

Important Phone Numbers

Water

Findlay Water & Sewer Billing Department | 419-424-7190

Electric

AEP | 800-672-2231

Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative | 800-445-4840

Natural Gas

Columbia Gas of Ohio
800-344-4077

Waste Management
Resource: City of Findlay (Licensed Refuse Haulers)

Affordable Waste Solutions
877-386-7481

Rumpke of Ohio
800-828-8171

Complete list at findlayohio.com

Recycling in Hancock County

co.hancock.oh.us

TV / Internet

Spectrum | 877-955-0536

Metronet | 877-257-3411

Public Transportation

HATS | 419-423-7261

Villages of Hancock County

Contact for Utility Needs

Arcadia | 419- 894-6009

Arlington | 419-365-5253

Benton Ridge | 419-859-2423

Jenera | 419-326-6621

McComb | 419-293-4322

Mt. Blanchard | 419-694-2345

Mount Cory | 419-889-9294

Rawson | 419-963-2760

Van Buren | 419-299-3234

Vanlue | 419-387-7745

City of Findlay Office
419-424-7137

Zoning & Permits
419-424-7108

Parks & Recreation
419-424-7176

Health Department
419-424-7105

Additional Information
findlayohio.com

Hancock County Office
419-424-7044

Board of Elections
419-422-3245

Auditor | 419-424-7015

Bureau of Motor Vehicles 419-425-3313

Additional Information co.hancock.oh.us

Hancock County Veteran Services | 419-424-7036

Hancock Helps
hancockhelps.org

Mental Health Resources
419-424-1985

50 North (Supporting Adults 50 and older) | 419-423-8496

K-12 Education

Findlay City Schools
419-427-5488

Hancock County Educational Service Center | 419-422-7525

Emergency
Numbers

All Emergencies | 9-1-1

Emergency Management Services | 419-422-2424

Emergency Medical Service (Hanco) | 419-422-3838

Fire (City) | 419-422-4242

Fire (County) | 419-423-7722

Blanchard Valley Regional Health System | 419-423-5206

Police | 419-422-3141

Sheriff | 419-422-2424

State Highway Patrol
419-423-1414

Log onto FindlayHancockChamber.com for a list of other resources.

Shopping & Dining

Findlay is home to a truly vibrant Downtown – the heart of Hancock County. Visitors and locals alike love the surprising bustle surrounding a thriving restaurant scene, contemporary shops and a welcoming community. Here, you’ll find cozy cafés, family-friendly food, upscale restaurants serving flavors from around the world, and of course, Midwest favorites. Ready to shop? You can find just about anything – from a Target on the way, to antique retailers, to locally-owned boutiques and specialty shops touting modern fashion, home décor and handmade gifts.

In the dining realm, Japan West serves authentic, delicious Japanese cuisine, with sushi that rivals the best anywhere. The Bistro, a modern Italian restaurant, is a savory Findlay favorite. Try Logan’s Irish Pub for traditional Irish food, craft beers and live music. Or, there’s always Findlay Brewing Company; the Bourbon Affair, a bar modeled after a 1930s speakeasy; cozy coffee shops Coffee Amici and Baker’s Cafe, and much more. Speaking of coffee, Fort Findlay features specialty brews crafted and roasted in-house, and fresh, handmade doughnuts.

Congratulations! Here, you have easy access to Dietsch Brothers, a family-owned candy and ice cream shop, recognized as one of the best in the U.S. In Bluffton, try Greenhorn and Kira’s Flipside Grill for delicious dining experiences. In Fostoria, try Kemosabe’s Roadside Grill, Dell’s, Daddy and Kay’s Pizza and Cheesecake, and Buckeye on Main. Heading to Arlington? Check out Main Street Eats and Hull’s Trace Wine & Gathering House!

Whether you’re shopping for essentials or in search of something special, Findlay and Hancock County have it all. In Downtown Findlay, check out the
“fluid, effortless and ever-changing” experience at River + Road for chic fashion, home decor and gifts. Or stop at RooBarb Studios, a gift shop featuring hand-stamped jewelry, fun stationery, home goods and plant arrangements. A few more favorites include Hand + Home Co., Trends! on Main and Oh Happy Rea – The Plant Shop. Countywide gems include Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery; Hurdwell, an all-local butcher shop with homemade goodies in Arlington; and in Bluffton, Black Lab Trading Co. and Ten Thousand Villages. We’ve also got Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Dunham’s, Ashley Furniture, and new shops frequently joining the scene!

Things To See & Do

Want to throw axes? Ride an indoor zipline? View the city from a rooftop tiki bar? Maybe you’d like to find inspiration through a heart-pounding live performance. Or, sip a cold beer between pickleball points. Perhaps, you’re up for the challenge of an escape room. Or, you’d like to cheer on the Flag City Sluggers, our local baseball team. You could paint your own pottery, too. Or, there’s always the most diverse collection of children’s book illustrations in the world!

Findlay’s got it all!

If you enjoy the arts, take in world-class music and theatrical acts at the beautifully restored Marathon Performing Arts Center or visit the Fort Findlay Playhouse for a celebration of local talent. You can view the work of local artists through the Findlay Art League, or check out hidden gems at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum. With more than 18,000 pieces of artwork, it is the largest and most diverse collection of picture book art in the world.

Speaking of museums, explore our rich heritage through the Hancock Historical Museum, where you can step back in time through vibrant educational programs and dynamic exhibits. Our award-winning Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center is a treasure chest of cultural memorabilia, art, antiques and artifacts. Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation is a must for train lovers of all ages with a museum, gift shop, model displays and quarter-scale train rides.

Remember that cold beer and pickleball? At FlightHouse, you can sample craft beers, cocktails and wine flights, and – if it suits your fancy – play pickleball, bocce ball, pool or cornhole in indoor and outdoor spaces. At Axe Ventura, zero in on that bullseye and assert yourself as an exalted axe champion. Alexandria’s features three floors of fun – with a tap room, duckpin bowling, indoor cornhole, live music, shuffleboard tables, pool and even La Vista, a rooftop tiki bar overlooking Downtown Findlay. Looking for more fun places to sample a good beverage? Check out Findlay Brewing Company, False Chord Brewery, Gillig’s Winery, Main Street Deli Arcade or discover the rustic vibes of Bourbon Affair, modeled after a 1930s speakeasy.

It’s at SOAR Adventure Park that you’ll find trampolines, ultimate dodgeball, racing slides, ziplines, an indoor playground and more. Expired Time is Findlay’s escape room – see if you have what it takes to solve the mystery.

So much to do and so little time – best to top it all off with Dietsch’s Brothers Chocolate & Ice Cream!

Signature Events

January

MLK Jr. Walk

Comedy Jam

WinterREAD

February

ArtWalk

Restaurant Week

March

Maple Sugarin’ Day

Kiwanis Pancake Day

Silver Blades Ice Classic

CommunityREAD

April

Pointe of the Evening

419 Day

May

ArtWalk

Springtime in Ohio Craft Show

Kentucky Derby Gala

University of Findlay Commencement

Color Me Happy Walk and 5K

Brake the Cycle of Homelessness
Bike Tour

The Findlay Show: Armed Forces Day
Celebration

Memorial Day Parade

June

Boogie on the Block

Ohio Sprint Week

History with a Twist

Pride

Juneteenth Celebration

Rally in the Alley

Riverside Civic Concert Series

SummerREAD

July

Fireworks

Parade

Village Festivals

Summer Craft Market

Rally in the Alley

Riverside Civic Concert Series

Lunchtime Live Series

August

ArtWalk

Flag City BalloonFest

Hancock County Fair

National Night Out

Lunchtime Live Series

September

Oktoberfest

National Dachshund Races

University of Findlay Homecoming

Touch-a-Truck

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

October

Christmas in October Craft Show

Fall Harvest Fest

Halloween Parade

Pumpkin Train

Tricks, Treats & Tails

November

ArtWalk

City of Findlay Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kiwanis Santa’s House

WinterFest Market

North Pole Express

Veterans Day Parade

December

Kiwanis Santa’s House

Mt. Blanchard Christmas in the Village

North Pole Express

Parks & Recreation

Love the warm sun on your back and wind in your hair? Findlay / Hancock County is an outdoor enthusiast’s delight, with 12 city and 14 county parks awaiting adventure. Rather stay inside? We’ve got it all, so get set to explore natural wonders, our state-of-the-art indoor adventure park and an abundance of rousing facilities for sports, recreation and fun!

Riverbend Recreation Area features miles of wooded trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding along the picturesque Blanchard River, with camping, a disc golf course, a dog park, fishing access, cross country ski rentals, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Also at Riverbend, the Findlay Reservoir offers the opportunity for miles of shoreline hiking, along with fishing and boating. At Riverside Park, swim the city pool, enjoy outdoor music at the bandshell, storm the pickleball courts, frolic on the playgrounds, serve it up with sand volleyball or rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboats. SOAR Adventure Park offers thrilling indoor fun on trampolines, ziplines, climbing walls, slides, a ninja course, ultimate dodgeball and more. You can ice skate at The Cube, or roll a strike at AMF Sportsman Lanes.

Playgrounds abound in Findlay – check out all-inclusive Miracle Playground and Miracle Field; Fort Findlay, a beloved wooden playground at Emory Adams Park; the All-Star Playground at Marathon Diamonds; and many more. Other parks feature baseball and soccer fields; basketball, tennis and pickleball courts; a skate park; connective trails; shelters; and nature education. Between Findlay Family YMCA’s two locations, residents can enjoy swimming, kids and adult exercise facilities and classes, basketball, tennis, weights, pickleball, racquetball, judo and more. For putt-putt or a driving range, visit Anchored Sports or Shady Grove. Perfect your technique at Anchored Sports’ batting cages.

Love golf? Play Findlay Country Club, Hillcrest Golf Club or Shady Grove Golf Course (par-3) in Findlay, Fostoria Country Club or Louden Meadows in Fostoria, Birch Run Golf Club in North Baltimore or Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Arlington and Fore One Nine Golf Club. Keep your swing sharp all year at The Links Indoor Golf.

So grab your sneakers – it’s time to get out and play in Hancock County!

Scan for more information about the Findlay• Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

Education, Learning & Libraries

Educational opportunities abound in Hancock County, with strong public school systems, numerous universities and community colleges, an ever-evolving career center, excellent private schools and a community-focused library – all in our backyard.

Nestled near the center of town is the University of Findlay, a private university founded in 1882 that offers 80 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate and doctorate‑level degrees. Winebrenner Theological Seminary is a private evangelical school. And, Owens Community College offers more than 160 programs and certificates, including non‑credit and continuing-ed programs for those upgrading skills, learning new ones or pursuing lifelong learning. That’s only in Findlay – we’re just down the road from Bluffton, Heidelburg, Tiffin, Ohio Northern and Bowling Green State universities.

Hancock County is home to 12 public school systems serving about 14,500 students. Juniors and seniors can attend Millstream Career Center for a hands-on learning approach leading straight into the workforce or toward further education. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School and its Chesterton Academy provide faith-based learning to students from preschool through high school, and Findlay Digital Academy serves students through an online format. Blanchard Valley Center, MonArk ABA and Kandu Group provide support, education and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library’s mission is to foster a love of

reading and empower people of all ages and backgrounds to build a more informed, engaged and unified community. Along with a wide array of physical books, you can explore everything from eBooks to streaming media, engage in classes and programs for all ages, study genealogy, tune in for virtual author talks, even borrow a telescope! The bookmobile makes scheduled county stops, and items can be home-delivered to those who need it. This beautiful community gathering space also offers meeting rooms, public computers, mobile printing and quiet reading areas.

Health Care

Blanchard Valley Health System

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is a not-for-profit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, Ohio, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves. As a connected care network, BVHS offers a full spectrum of services designed to meet the needs of patients of all ages, ensuring seamless access to health care that supports healing, recovery and lifelong wellness.

At the core of BVHS is a commitment to excellence, innovation and community connection. Through the expertise of its skilled providers and associates, combined with strategic partnerships across the region, BVHS enhances access to advanced medical resources while maintaining a personalized approach to care. This balance of local commitment and forward-looking collaboration allows the health system to continuously expand its capabilities and strengthen services that matter most to patients and families.

As one of the region’s top employers, BVHS is home to thousands of associates who bring compassion and professionalism to every patient interaction. Supported by a dedicated network of volunteers and community partners, BVHS ensures that care extends beyond hospital and clinic walls to embrace the broader health and well-being of the region.

Nationally recognized for quality and safety, BVHS remains deeply rooted in its mission of providing extraordinary care while preparing for the future of medicine. With a vision focused on innovation, expertise and collaboration, BVHS is committed to caring for generations of families and being a trusted health partner for years to come.

50 NORTH GIVES SENIORS A WORLD OF ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE

Hancock County residents who are 50 years old or older have a place to socialize, learn and explore. That place is the 50 North Senior Center that offers programs and services to support older adults live healthy, independent lives. The facility includes fitness programs, nutrition workshops and café lunch facilities and a calendar chockfull of activities ranging from arts and crafts, dance and exotic travel jaunts to places like the Caribbean, the Canadian Rockies and Ireland in 2026! The center also provides home chore services as well as drop-off meal services to those who qualify and a host of other amenities.

Want to learn more or participate? Drop by and get started!

50 North
339 E. Melrose Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840
419-423-8496 | 50north.org

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Advertiser Index

American Legion Post Ralph D. Cole Post 3 20

ARK Insurance 25

Awakening Minds Art 20

Battery Wholesale, Inc. 17

Blanchard Valley Health System Back Cover

Call of the Canyon Café 20

Clearwater Systems 40

Findlay City Schools 37

Findlay Truck & RV 31

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 37

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies 12

Great Lakes Toyota Subaru 7

Hancock County Agricultural Society 27

Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau 5

Hancock County ESC 37

Hancock County Veterans Service Office 4

Hancock Historical Museum 22

Hancock Park District 31

Harold E. Shuck, Inc. 30

Hearthside Food Solutions 41

Horizon Pointe Villas 63

Howard Rare Coin Gallery 16

Hutchison Fine Furniture 32

Impact Credit Union 40

JB Walter Portable Toilets 26

K & L Ready Mix 26

KNG Energy 31

Kouba Dermatology 17

Legacy Country Corner 12

Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center 16

Lowenoak Landscape Development 13

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts 25

McNaughton-McKay Electric Co. 37

Millstream Area Credit Union 2

Owens Community College 3

Parkview Christian Church 20

Sherwin-Williams 16

SIMONA PMC 26

Smokin’ BBQ 26

Sodexo Catering @ The University of Findlay 17

Spectrum Eye Care, Inc. 16

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church 21

Stearns Companies 12

The Baking Company & Bread Kneads 41

The Lifting Lab 12

Transformations Thrift Store 16

TSC – Hanson Communications 41

Tuttle Construction 41

University of Findlay 37

WBVI-FM – Classic Hits 96-7 25

Werk-Brau Company, Inc. 41

Whitman Title Security 41

Woodlands of Findlay 40

Xtreme Flooring Solutions 40

Yellowstone Landscape 31

YMCA – Findlay 25