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Rise and shine, Findlay!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Gold and silver’s hot streak, a sip-and-paint night, and a spring model train show + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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📰 In the news
Linked deposit program update: The Ohio House recently passed House Bill 332 to expand low-cost loans for defense contractors and subcontractors. The measure is now before the Senate and could aid local defense businesses — learn more about the bill.
Easier way to recycle: Findlay has opened a drop-off recycling site at the Public Works Department, open 24 hours with no sorting required, and the city urges residents to join in — find location and hours.
Backing future farm leaders: The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber’s Agri-Business Committee is now accepting orders for the Annual Fresh Whole Hog Sausage Sale, supporting local agriculture scholarships and programs. Orders close March 31, 2026 — get ordering details and deadline.
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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? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Refresh your greenery: Garden Central does the indoor jungle thing just as well as the veggie-and-herb kick—think tropical houseplants, succulents, and premium FoxFarm soils when your pots need a pick-me-up. Family-run and rooted in downtown Findlay, it’s an easy way to give your space a little spring energy.
Press start, Findlay: Main Street Deli & Arcade doubles as downtown’s grown-up playroom—order your deli favorite, grab a drink from the full bar, and sink into classic arcade games until the day’s noise fades. It’s the kind of easy, local fun your future self will thank you for.
Ramen night, sorted: When the takeout rut hits, Nara Ramen comes through with slurpable bowls (signature tonkotsu, veggie-friendly options, even a little heat if you want it) and cozy downtown vibes—plus bubble tea for the walk home. Save this for your next “no-cook” evening. (nararamenonline.com)
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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 →
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📆 Our favorite events this 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.
🔨 Folk Art, Primitives, Antiques, Collectibles Auction @ Hancock County Fairgrounds | Thursday (3/19) at 10:00 AM – Old Mill Stream Centre is hosting a folk art, primitives, antiques, and collectibles auction, which is code for treasure hunt with seats. Expect dusty gems, questionable heirlooms, and bidding feuds you will pretend not to enjoy. Photos drop soon, so warm up your paddle.
🎨 Sip & Paint @ The UrbanWoody Brewery & The HoneyBee Winery (Fostoria) | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – If your creativity’s been collecting dust, let Gabby from Art by Gabrielle Madonna coax out a masterpiece at UrbanWoody Brewery and HoneyBee Winery. No experience needed, all supplies included, just beer, wine, and a friendly crowd that forgives coloring outside the lines.
🪵 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.
🚂 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.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Findlay report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 41°F – Low: 18°F – Precip: 34%
A chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 30 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 28°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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