🌱 How a state grant could transform Waterville’s old Farnsworth Sunoco site

Hello Waterville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a state grant could transform Waterville’s old Farnsworth Sunoco site
• Where to catch the Maumee’s most stunning bend near Waterville

Also on today's calendar: Workout For Wildlife and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
• Friday: Breezy and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Waterville says it has received grant to redevelop former Sunoco gas station (wtol.com) — Waterville has secured a $428,658 state brownfield grant to demolish the former Sunoco gas station on Farnsworth Road and clean up any contaminated soil, clearing the way for new development. City officials say the project will prepare the site for future businesses, jobs, and long-term community growth, turning a vacant property into a potential economic asset.
   

• 12 Ohio Hikes To Do This June With Big Rewards For Just A Few Miles (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you are looking for an easy nearby adventure this June, the Bend View Metropark trail along the Maumee River near Waterville offers sweeping river vistas with minimal effort. A flat towpath walk from Farnsworth Metropark or a shorter direct route leads to one of the river’s most photogenic bends, where sunsets, heron sightings, and lush floodplain forest make a quick evening hike feel special.
   

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📸 Around Waterville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 3

• Free Wednesday Night Comedy in Waterville - Year 2 →
  Third Street Cigar, 20 N 3rd St, Waterville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday June 4

• Preschool Storytime
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  10:00 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  11:00 am
• Tie-Dye for Teens
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  2:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Senior Meals with Maumee Senior Center at Waterville Branch
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  12:15 pm
• Senior Activity
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  1:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Waterville Branch 100th Anniversary Celebration
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - General Space
  11:00 am
• Workout For Wildlife →
  Nature's Nursery, 7541 Dutch Rd, Waterville
  11:00 am

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📣 Waterville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Safety City
  Wayne Trail Elementary Maumee Intermediate School - MIS Art Room 115, MIS Grounds, MIS Gym
  8:00 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Holland Branch Library Holland - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 35)
  11:00 am
• Toledo GROWs with Nature: Discovering Garden Animals
  Maumee Branch Library Maumee - Meeting Room (capacity 120)
  2:00 pm
• Farmers’ Market Road Closures – May 13 to October 21 →
  Bowling Green, OH Calendar Bowling Green, OH 43402
  3:30 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

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Waterville. Apply here.
• First Solar, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler (PM Shift) in Perrysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Maumee

• 'A great opportunity for us': Proposed Maumee disc golf course sparks debate over future of riverfront land (wtol.com)
• America-250 Ohio celebrates great outdoors, history with local paddling event and more (wtol.com)
• Toledo Humane Society rescues dozens of dogs from deplorable conditions (wtol.com)

Holland

• Padres call up Central Catholic grad Jase Bowen (toledoblade.com)

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Ok Waterville! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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