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Hello Findlay! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A GoBus expansion, gold at record highs, and cookies with the Easter Bunny + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*
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📰 In the news
ODOT transit marks milestone: Starting March 2, GoBus added Fremont and expanded routes linking Findlay, Toledo and Sandusky with more destinations. Expect more low-cost rides to jobs, schools and even major airports — see new Ohio destinations added.
Guidance to reduce runoff: Four new H2Ohio conservation agronomists are available to help farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin, including through Legacy Farmers Cooperative in Hancock County, with nutrient planning and on-farm demonstrations — see who’s providing support.
Letters of interest invited: Findlay is seeking developers to partner through Ohio’s Residential Development Revolving Loan Program, offering low-interest loans covering up to 50 percent of infrastructure costs and up to $30,000 per home — see how to submit interest.
Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →
Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make a music night: When you need a low-lift plan that still feels special, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts keeps Findlay’s soundtrack rolling—think intimate Live @ Armes sets, community performances, and the occasional big-stage moment. Peek the calendar and pick something to look forward to this week.
Proper tea, no fuss: If your tea stash is running low or you just want to slow down a minute, Swan House Tea Room does over twenty loose‑leaf options plus a monthly Proper Tea with tiered treats, quiche, and sweets—perfect for a midweek reset or a low‑key celebration.
Art fix for your week: Findlay Art League keeps things fresh with rotating exhibits, community shows, and low-pressure classes you can actually stick with. If you’ve been meaning to get more art in your life, this is your nudge to swing by and soak it in.
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
Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, *their curated kits are worth a look →
Own a piece of Apple for less than a coffee: Every time you buy something from Amazon or Starbucks, you’re putting money in their pocket. Fractional shares flip that: you can own a slice of those companies for as little as a dollar. Most investing apps make it incredibly easy, with zero commissions and no account minimums. See which ones we recommend →
Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →
Strangers can buy your personal data for $0.50: Data brokers sell your name, home address, phone number, estimated income, and other personal info to anyone willing to pay. Scammers and identity thieves use these databases to take advantage of you. There are dozens of affordable services that can help you protect yourself. These three are our favorites →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍁 Little Hands Nature Club: Maple My World @ Litzenberg Memorial Woods | Wednesday (3/18) at 1:00 PM – Teach the kids where brunch comes from at McKinnis House in Litzenberg Memorial Woods, where sap turns to syrup, a pioneer flips pancakes, and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers steal the show. Ages 3-6 with an adult, siblings welcome. Free, no registration, just show up.
📚 CommunityREAD Feature Event @ Winebrenner Theological Seminary | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from the same five streaming shows and join the library and museum for a free Ohio Goes to the Movies night. BGSU’s Dr. Cortland Rankin breaks down The Prize Winner of Defiance, the Rust Belt, and Ohio on screen, followed by film.
🏒 Face Off Classic @ Findlay High School | Saturday (3/21) at 4:00 AM – Whether you still remember running lines in gym or just enjoy the squeak of sneakers, the Findlay Face Off Classic brings hoops teams to town for brackets, buzzer beaters, and bragging rights. Expect spirited play, salty popcorn, and plenty of sideline coaching from the stands.
🐰 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.
☕ Children’s Victorian Tea @ Hancock Historical Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Got a kid who interviews the family dog? A Victorian tea at Hancock Historical Museum inspired by Kit Kittredge brings typewriter taps, jacks, crafty doll-making, and proper tea, plus dress-up and dolls for ages 6–12 and their favorite grown-ups.
🚂 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.
📖 Starter Storytime @ Findlay-Hancock County Public Library | Wednesday (3/25) at 9:30 AM – Library storytime for the littles, complete with songs, rhymes, read-alouds, and those magical scarves and tiny instruments. It’s early literacy disguised as play, which means they wiggle, you sip coffee, everyone wins. Bring a kiddo, a sense of humor, and your inside voice.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Findlay report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 39°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 7 to 16 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 8 to 14 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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