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Hey Findlay, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Mayor welcomes UK mayors, Opera For All free series, and Maple Sugarin Public Day + lots of fun things to do for free.

Quick money tip: 2025 was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%. Analysts expect the momentum to continue, making precious metals a smart way to protect your savings. Curious how it works? Check out AHG’s free investor guide.*

📰 In the news

International city leaders connect: Earlier this month, Mayor Christina Muryn welcomed visiting UK mayors during a roundtable lunch as part of a multi-state tour that included Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, and a stop in Findlay — learn more about the visit.

Support for targeted patrols: Findlay Police Department was awarded a 2026 SHEP grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, funding high-visibility summer enforcement to reduce impaired driving crashes and keep roads safer citywide — get all the details.

Community stages come alive: Toledo Opera and the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation launched Opera For All, a free series. The sold-out March 6 kickoff has passed, with events April 19 and May 17 ahead — check out the full lineup.

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.*

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Highlights this week:

• Bid on art to support recovery
• Connect with expecting and new moms
• Dig for fossils and craft trilobites
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Neighborhood dive vibes: Whether you’re craving an unfussy pour and some small-town banter, The Fern Cafe brings classic dive charm, cold beer, and that Mythical Meatloaf locals swear by. Keep it in your weeknight rotation when you want low-key energy without the pretense.

Weekend zoomies, solved: Sometimes the leash just needs a break—K-9 Field of Dreams Dog Park gives pups room to sprint, sniff, and practice those recall skills you definitely taught them. Pack water, a few extra bags, and your best tennis ball; neighborhood playdates happen here on repeat.

Salt, sauna, serenity: Journey Salon & Day Spa does the quiet-reset thing right—custom massages, unhurried facials, a cozy salt room, and an infrared sauna to help you shed the week’s static. When your shoulders hit your ears by Wednesday, book a breather and let their team bring you back to normal.

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

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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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.

🍁 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.

🦃 Expanding on Turkey Hunting: Call Making @ Wildlife District Two Office 952 Lima Avenue Findlay, Ohio 45840 | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – Turkey season’s coming, so brush up by making wing bone, mouth, and tube calls at the Wildlife District Two office in NW Ohio. It’s free, all materials provided, and you’ll leave with a call you built. Spots are limited, registration required, so out-call the brother-in-law.

📚 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.

🍁 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.

🎸 Seventy80 @ Lucky’s Tavern and Grill | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 PM – Whether you’ve been belting Don’t Stop Believin’ since the mixtape era, or just miss guitars that actually solo, Seventy80 returns to Lucky’s with Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, and more. It’s a free show, cold drinks, good company, zero pretense, maximum sing-alongs.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Findlay report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 28°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 42%

A chance of snow showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 17%

A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

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