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🌱 How a November vote could reshape Oregon’s massive data center plans
Also check out Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Studio on the Oregon Patch calendar
Greetings Oregon! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a November vote could reshape Oregon's massive data center plans
- Why were Oregon's license plate cameras cut down and dumped?
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oregon data center debate moves to ballot this November (wtol.com) — Oregon voters will decide this November whether to cap future data centers at 25 megawatts, a move that could reshape a massive proposed project near Corduroy and Wynn roads. After residents gathered over 2,000 petition signatures, City Council voted to send the charter amendment to the ballot, framing it as a community choice balancing jobs, revenue, and neighborhood concerns. 
• Multiple Flock cameras vandalized in Oregon and Toledo (13abc.com) — Two police Flock cameras in Oregon were cut down and spray painted along Starr Avenue, part of five vandalized devices in the area over the weekend. Oregon Police say suspects could face felony vandalism charges and are working with Flock to recover any usable data, urging residents to report suspicious activity around the cameras.
📸 Around Oregon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oregon
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- Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Studio
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Conference Room A
11:00 am - Baby Playdate
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
9:30 am - Health Literacy
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Onsite Services Table 3
11:00 am - Mercy Health Community Nurses
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Onsite Services Table 1
11:00 am - Big Feelings, Bright Futures with Harbor
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
5:30 pm - Classic Movies at Oregon
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
2:00 pm - Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Studio
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Conference Room A
11:00 am - Baby Playdate
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 50)
9:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Oregon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Sanger Branch Library Sanger - Outdoors
9:30 am - TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
Mott Branch Library Mott - Onsite Services Table 1
11:00 am - Oregon Book Club
Oregon Branch Library Oregon - Meeting Room B (Capacity : 30)
2:00 pm - Learn to Play Bingo
Mott Branch Library Mott - Meeting Room A&B (Capacity : 90)
3:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My cat got out last night and hasn't returned.
If you see her, please message me! She is wearing a pink collar, but doesn't have tags (Nextdoor Starr and Navarre) - Ya'll know anywhere hiring part time/evenings?
Just moved here and there isn't much avaliable on indeed that doesn't require a college degree. Preferably oregon area, id like to avoid toledo. (Nextdoor Starr Ave/Wheeling)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Oregon. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Team/Crew Member in Oregon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Toledo
- 2026 Toledo Jeep Fest sees record-breaking attendance, new celebrations (wtol.com)
- BGSU is ready to welcome students and build on enrollment gains (wtol.com)
- Lucas County commissioner calls for pause of Flock camera use; Sheriff argues move could jeopardize safety (13abc.com)
Ottawa Hills
- Ottawa Hills football rebuilding playoff form with new coach, new conference (toledoblade.com)
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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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