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🌱 Oneonta edged by one point in thriller featuring 300-yard rusher
Oneonta, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Oneonta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Oneonta edged by one point in thriller featuring 300-yard rusher
- Oneonta community remembers the life of W.D. “Steve” Stephenson
Also on today's calendar: Oneonta Redskins vs Moody Junior High.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ben's 10: The top impact high school football players in Week 6 (al.com) — Oneonta’s high school football team is highlighted in a tight 28-27 loss to Westbrook Christian, where opposing back Brodie Johnson ran for 300 yards and four touchdowns. The statewide “Ben’s 10” list spotlights standout performances from Week 6 games across Alabama, inviting coaches and fans to submit stats for future weeks. 
• W.D. 'Steve' Stephenson (April 2, 1934 — September 25, 2026) (trussvilletribune.com) — Longtime Oneonta resident W.D. “Steve” Stephenson, 92, passed away at his home on September 25 after a life rooted in Blount County and service at First Baptist Church of Oneonta. Remembered for his retail career, love of baseball, sharp fashion sense, and meticulous gardening, he leaves behind his wife Jean, son David, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
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Oneonta Redskins vs Glencoe Yellow Jackets →
Oneonta High School, 27605 AL-75, Oneonta
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Friday October 2
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Oneonta Redskins vs Moody Junior High →
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Monday October 5
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fall Conference - Happiness is the Garden! →
Blount County Multipurpose Center, 6700 County Rd 1, Cleveland
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Locust Fork, AL Calendar Locust Fork, AL 35097
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Varisty Volleyball @ CHS vs. Locust Fork
Cleveland High School Cleveland, AL 35049
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Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City Market Attracts Vendors, Bands and Visitors —Wayne Ruple Read on Patch
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Oneonta. Apply here.
- Jack's Family Restaurants | Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Locust Fork. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oneonta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springville
- Oct. 14-18, UAB Theatre kicks off season of power plays with 'We Are Proud to Present' (uab.edu)
- Locals recognized for collegiate academic achievements - St. Clair News-Aegis (newsaegis.com)
- Caroline Burgess Thompson (February 9, 1935 — September 24, 2026) (trussvilletribune.com)
Ashville
- Volleyball Recap: Ashville Falls to Plainview (maxpreps.com)
Holly Pond
- PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs sweeps 1A-2A titles at Kudzu Hills Invitational (cullmantribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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