🌱 Which new lane closures will slow your drive through Oregon this week?

Hi there, Oregon! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which new lane closures will slow your drive through Oregon this week?
• What’s really at stake in Oregon’s high-dollar data center negotiations?

Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Road Warrior: Detours to end Saturday for Monroe Street drivers (toledoblade.com subscription) — Drivers in Oregon should watch for lane closures on State Rt. 2 (Navarre Avenue) between Wheeling Street and Coy Road for new turn-lane, sidewalk, and curb work, plus a closure on nearby Corduroy Road. The article also details major detours and roundabout projects in Sylvania, Monclova, and across Lucas and surrounding counties that could affect your regional commutes this week.
   

• Debate heats up in Oregon data center talk as OEDF announces end user (presspublications.com) — Oregon officials are deep in negotiations over a proposed Vantage Data Centers project that could bring millions in PILOT payments and major new revenue for Oregon schools and city services. The deal isn’t finalized, with council ordinances, a CRA agreement, and a possible citizen-driven charter change vote all still in play, leaving residents significant opportunity to influence the project’s future.
   

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📸 Around Oregon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• OH07 Fulton County Fairgrounds →
  Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 5

• Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Studio
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Conference Room A
  11:00 am
• Faux Stained Glass with Kayt
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Baby Playdate
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  9:30 am
• Oregon Evening Book Club
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room B (Capacity : 30)
  6:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Big Feelings, Bright Futures with Harbor
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Business Blueprint
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  9:30 am
• Senior Hour: Wits Workout for Your Brain
  Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  2:00 pm

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📣 Oregon Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 4

• TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
  Mott Branch Library Mott - Onsite Services Table 1
  11:00 am
• Learn to Play Bingo
  Mott Branch Library Mott - Meeting Room A&B (Capacity : 90)
  3:00 pm
• Dungeons and Dragons
  Sanger Branch Library Sanger - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  4:00 pm
• Washington Book Club
  Sanger Branch Library Sanger - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meijer posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking Part TIme in Oregon. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Flexible - Open Availability Required in Oregon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Toledo

• Brick by brick: two more murals in Toledo (toledofreepress.com)
• Rocket Foursome Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars - University of Toledo Athletics (utrockets.com)
• Curtain Call: Leonard Pelkey Celebrates Joy and Community During Toledo Pride (toledocitypaper.com)

Maumee

• Dig in at these 10 delectable hotel breakfasts (theweek.com)

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Ok Oregon! 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: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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