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🌱 What a 480-unit apartment project could mean for Findlay housing
Findlay, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Findlay! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What a 480-unit apartment project could mean for Findlay housing
- Why University of Findlay’s business program just earned national recognition
- How a pretend injury taught Hancock County kids to dial 911
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Apartments On Shady Grove Property (wfin.com) — Findlay’s City Planning Commission has approved the site plan for Phase 1 of a large apartment complex on the former Shady Grove Golf Course, recently annexed into the city. The project could add 480 units over two phases through 2031, pending zoning variances on unit size and parking, potentially reshaping housing options along U.S. 224. 
• University of Findlay Earns Business College of Distinction Honor (findlay.edu) — University of Findlay’s School of Business has been named a 2026–2027 Business College of Distinction, highlighting the strength of its undergraduate business programs right here in Findlay. The honor recognizes UF’s focus on real-world experience, ethical grounding, and strong industry connections that prepare students for today’s rapidly changing workplace.
• Tommy Trojan Suffers 'Boo-Boo' at Camp 911 (wfin.com) — Hancock County kids heading into kindergarten are getting hands-on safety lessons from Findlay firefighters at Camp 911, including how to call 911 when someone is hurt. During a playful drill, mascot Tommy Trojan took a pretend tumble so paramedics and Beth Baker from the Findlay Fire Department could show children exactly what happens when first responders arrive.
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Board of Education Meeting
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Findlay Masonic Complex 303 Osborn Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
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Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HS Football Lift/Conditioning
Arcadia Local Weight Room - Beeson Memorial Athletics Bldg., Football Practice
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Marathon Cafe Lunch →
50 North, 339 E Melrose Ave, Findlay
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HS Boys- UF Basketball Team Camp
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Flag City Community VET FEST II Music Festival →
Downtown Findlay, 123 E Main Cross St, Findlay
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Alumni Basketball (Weiss/Hannah/Bingham/Benschoter) →
Elmwood High School 7650 Jerry City Rd Bloomdale, OH 44817
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Bluffton Summer Tournament Varsity & JV →
Elmwood High School Bus ()
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Girls VB and GBK Open gym/ shooting →
Elmwood High School 7650 Jerry City Rd Bloomdale, OH 44817
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Board of Education Meeting
Findlay City FCS Administration Building, 1100 Broad Ave, Findlay, OH
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Prairie Depot Quilters →
Elmwood High School 7650 Jerry City Rd Bloomdale, OH 44817
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A water main leak was found and is being taken care of by very good workers.
A large bolt rusted off and will be replaced at the valve (if I have the verbiage correct). Checks for water leaks are done every two years, so it… (Nextdoor Forest Lake) - Im assuming these are extremely old.
They're just taking up space in my basement. Does anyone have any idea if either is an antique? Scrap them ? Help (Nextdoor Findlay Trenton/Bigelow)
- R+L Carriers posted a job opening for Forklift Operator FT in Findlay. Apply here.
- Sonicjobs posted a job opening for Full-Time Custodian in Findlay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Findlay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ada
- Agenda for June 10 Liberty Township trustees meeting (adaicon.com)
- Municipal Pool cancels Tuesday night late swim (adaicon.com)
- 5-Acre Sanctuary for Pollinators and Purple Martins Taking on ONU Campus (wktn.com)
Bowling Green
- BGHS students provide scholarship info (sent-trib.com)
- Wood County to host America 250 Block Party at Courthouse Square (sent-trib.com)
- Improv and dinosaurs at the library (sent-trib.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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