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Hello Findlay! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New $20M retail project, a celebrity basketball game, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Civic leadership on display: Findlay High School’s Youth & Government delegation traveled to the Ohio State Assembly, taking on roles as legislators, lobbyists, and justices during a three-day event after debate and service-learning prep — see what students experienced.

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.

Celebrating inclusion and abilities: Blanchard Valley Center marks National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with free popcorn at 10 Hancock County locations. Findlay City Council plans a proclamation, and Celebrity Basketball Game is March 31 — get all the details.

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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Finish projects with fellow crafters
• Carve your own bluebird decoy
• Experience model trains, vendors, and rides
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

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.

Fresh bloom fix: Family-owned since 1926, Sink’s Flower Shop & Greenhouse elevates everyday moments with handcrafted arrangements and same-day local delivery. When the counter needs a lift, a cheerful bundle quietly does the heavy lifting… petals, color, and a little joy without the fuss.

Meet us at the wall: If your forearms crave a friendly burn, the University of Findlay Rock Climbing Wall delivers with rotating routes and five top-rope lines. It’s an easy midweek reset right in town, chalk dust optional, good vibes guaranteed.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

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 →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 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.

🐰 Fireside Story: It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny @ Oakwoods Nature Preserve | Thursday (3/12) at 1:00 PM – Bring your littlest, ages 3 and under, to Oakwoods Discovery Center for a cozy fireside tale about a bunny who’s over carrots, ears, and siblings, and tries other animal families. Then it’s bunny hopscotch, free, no registration, and you, supervising with coffee. Siblings welcome.

🎨 AMA Community Painting Class @ Awakening Minds Art | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Gather the crew for a low-pressure community painting class where the instructor walks you through every brushstroke, no artistic trauma required. $15 covers your canvas panel, art supplies, and instruction, so you can bring the kids, the neighbor, or your inner Bob Ross without judgment.

🌻 Family Night: How Does Your Garden Grow? @ Findlay-Hancock County Public Library | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – If your houseplants are judging you, bring the crew to a hands-on family night about seeds, sprouts, and how to grow things at home, then decorate a flowerpot. Registration required, kids under 8 need an adult, and yes, register everyone: https://fhcpl-main-oh.whofi.com/calendar/event/281520?method=embed

🍕 First National Bank’s Pizza Pi Day & 25th Anniversary @ First National Bank | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – Swing by First National’s Findlay-Tiffin Avenue branch for Pizza Pi Day and the bank’s 25th anniversary, because math is easier when it comes with carbs. Expect a Chamber ribbon cutting, pizza, pie, drinks, and games. It’s community vibes, zero sales pitch, and lunch bragging rights.

🎭 The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. @ Marathon Center for the Performing Arts | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Remember when only TVs were flat? Youtheatre’s grades 3-5 tackle The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr., mailing one determined ten-year-old from Hollywood to Honolulu in song. Expect pint-sized bravado, proud-parent paparazzi, and a travelogue that beats scrolling, any day.

💰 Treasure Hunt for a Cause Benefit Garage Sale @ Brinkman’s | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – Nothing beats scoring a deal that actually does good. Cruise the community-wide garage sale supporting Christian Clearing House, where every lamp, record, or mystery gadget funds food assistance, utilities, and housing stability for neighbors. Come for the bargains, leave with stories, and a cleaner conscience.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ Mon Coeur Bakery | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 AM – Do St. Patrick’s Day properly at Mon Coeur Bakery, an all-day celebration with the kind of comfort food your Irish grandma would approve. Think bangers and mash, Guinness pot roast, boxty, plus Irish Mules and a nostalgic Grasshopper. Kids welcome, no reservations, just wander in.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Findlay report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 70°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 94%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 6 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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