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🌱 Findlay gambling search nets 59 suspected illegal slot machines

Findlay, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Findlay! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Findlay gambling search nets 59 suspected illegal slot machines
  • Marathon's Findlay headquarters earns its first Energy Star certification
  • Two Findlay residents named to college and aging boards

Also on today's calendar: Findlay Aerial Training and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 47, low: 31.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State seizes 87 illegal slot machines in Fremont, Findlay (toledoblade.com) — Investigators seized 59 suspected illegal slot machines and an undisclosed amount of money from the Bank at 2720 N. Main St. in Findlay last week. The search preceded another gambling investigation in Fremont, where authorities seized 28 machines from Players Circle, bringing the combined total to 87.
   

2. Marathon Refineries Earn Six Energy Star Certifications (cstoredecisions.com) — Marathon Petroleum's Findlay headquarters has earned its first Energy Star certification, covering the five-building, 880,000-square-foot campus. The recognition comes alongside certifications for six Marathon refineries, which ranked among the top quarter of comparable facilities nationwide for energy efficiency during the 2025 operating year.
   

3. Governor's appointments for Nov. 6, 2026 (crescent-news.com) — Two Findlay residents are among Gov. Mike DeWine's latest appointments: Myron D. Lewis joins the Owens Community College Board of Trustees, and Carolyn S. Copus joins the Ohio Advisory Council for Aging. Both terms began November 6, with Lewis serving through September 2032 and Copus through November 2027.
   

4. Hancock County voters report Election Day machine issues (13abc.com) — Some Hancock County voters encountered machine messages saying they had already voted at McComb Church of Christ. A county elections IT assistant attributed the problem to improperly prepared access cards and said officials verified that all 304 check-ins matched ballots cast at the location.
   

5. Keys will manage OSU special teams (limaohio.com) — Former University of Findlay coach Rob Keys will direct Ohio State's special teams for the rest of the season after Ryan Day fired coordinator Robby Discher. Keys, whose Oilers went 75-42 over 11 seasons, will work with several assistants as the Buckeyes try to correct costly special teams mistakes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Moving into a new place this winter?
    Call the electric and gas utilities with your new address and start date. If a meter is already in place, the utility must start service within three… (Nextdoor )
  • Has anyone used Ashcraft Tree Service??
    I have a large tree that needs cut down and wood hauled away. Or if anyone has used another tree that treated them well. Thank you!!! (Nextdoor Westfield Dr)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Part-Time Team Member-1 in Findlay. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Key Holder (Full Time) in Findlay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Findlay here.

Ok Findlay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Findlay

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