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Hi Findlay, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: New intercity bus link, a $20 million shopping hub, and a top micropolitan ranking + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Ohio drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Columbus–Pittsburgh service launches: GoBus has added a Findlay stop in a statewide expansion adding 26 locations and improving links to major airports. Tickets are discounted through the end of March with code GOBUS15 — get all the details.

New shopping hub on horizon: The Shops at Findlay is set to rise on the US-224 corridor, a $20 million-plus, 80,000-square-foot retail project by River Rock Property Group, with tenants not yet announced — get all the details.

Rankings spotlight regional growth: Earlier this month, Findlay-Hancock County and Fremont in Sandusky County were named top U.S. micropolitans, with Findlay ranking No. 2 in Site Selection’s 2026 list, signaling investment across northwest Ohio — see the rankings and criteria.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Fly together at partner aerial yoga
• Bid on folk art and antiques
• Enjoy all-day St. Patrick’s eats and cocktails

💎 This week’s top finds

Pie craving, solved: When the sweet tooth strikes, Call of the Canyon Cafe quietly delivers… coconut cream, key lime, pecan, and more you can snag by the slice or take home whole. Make it a midweek reward and tell everyone it was for book club.

Craving cozy classics: When the week tilts chaotic, American Table Family Restaurant is the easy hometown fallback…unfussy plates, warm service, and comfort food that lets you exhale. Slide into a booth, catch up with your people, and let dinner take care of itself.

Bookish caffeine combo: Reading Grounds pairs a used bookstore with quality coffee, so you can browse, sip, and forget your phone for a while. Shelves span plenty of genres to explore, and the cozy vibe makes “just one chapter” stretch gloriously long.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

🫶 We got your back

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🚫 Prohibition @ 50 North | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:00 AM – Midweek brain break calls for a free deep dive into Findlay’s dry years at the Hancock Historical Museum. Swap Netflix for bootleggers, temperance tales, and local lore, and leave with stories you can sip on. It is history, not homework.

🪵 Woodcarving Workshop @ Litzenberg Memorial Woods | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – Trade your screen time for whittling time at the Activity Barn in Litzenberg Memorial Woods, where a humble block becomes a bluebird decoy. Supplies are included, your patience finally pays off, ages 16+, and it’s only 20 bucks; register online at hancockparks.com.

🐰 Cookies with Easter Bunny @ Mon Coeur Bakery | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Kick off spring the sweet way at Mon Coeur Bakery, where Rachel Otto Photography is snapping pics of your kiddo with the Easter Bunny, and littles decorate egg-shaped sugar cookies. You get coffee and crumbs, they get memories and frosting, so snag a spot.

🍁 Maple Sugarin Public Day @ Litzenberg Memorial Woods | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Spring sugaring is on at Litzenberg Woods, with pioneer and Native techniques turning sap to syrup, sap science, and a McKinnis House tour. Like time travel, only stickier. Make a beaded keychain, sip something hot, and snag maple treats from Fruth’s, free, all ages.

☕ American Girl Tea @ Marathon Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Break out the tiny cups and nostalgia for an American Girl tea at the Hancock Historical Museum, partnered with the library’s CommunityREAD. It’s sugar cubes, stories, and museum manners the kids will love, and your 90s kid will, too. Registration required via the library.

🚂 Spring Model Train Show @ Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc. | Sunday (3/22) at 10:00 AM – Findlay’s train barn out on County Road 99 goes full steam with vendors peddling model trains, toys, and railroad nostalgia. Browse the displays, treat your inner eight-year-old to a quarter-scale Riverside ride for a couple bucks, five-dollar entry, kids free with you, food, parking, accessible.

⛸ A Musical Ice Adventure @ The Cube | Sunday (3/22) at 2:30 PM – Trade your to-do list for a hometown ice show where Broadway hits meet sharp turns and sharper sequins. Gliding Stars of Findlay turns the rink into a Musical Ice Adventure, with local skaters showing grit, heart, and progress. Because here, we do Broadway on blades.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Findlay report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 5%

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 13 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Later: Rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 93%

Rain showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Most popular house this week

Set in Red Hawk Run with direct course views, this 3-bed, 2-bath ranch pairs a 1,681-square-foot main level with a finished lower level for 700-plus extra feet of fun. An open great room with gas fireplace meets an eat-in kitchen with quartzite counters. An enclosed sun porch and open patio join The Hawk clubhouse access, trails, and HOA-included golf.

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