🌱 Why Salt Fork’s hidden coves are producing huge crappies near Cambridge

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Salt Fork's hidden coves are producing huge crappies near Cambridge
• How did golfers fare at the district tournament in Cambridge?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reilly: We Find Big Crappies In 'The Cove' (pressprosmagazine.com) — Anglers around Cambridge get a detailed look at why Salt Fork Lake, just northeast of town, is producing slab crappies up to 16 inches right now. Outdoor writer Ray Reilly recounts a recent trip with a friend, sharing how they targeted a deep, brushy cove, what lures worked, and why this sprawling Guernsey County lake remains a top multi-species destination.
   

• High School Roundup: Barnesville's Little Competes In Districts; Oak Glen Celebrates Seniors With Win (theintelligencer.net) — Cambridge sports fans saw top high school golfers converge Wednesday at Cambridge Country Club for the Division II district girls' tournament, where Barnesville's Kennedy Little carded a strong 79 but narrowly missed state qualification. The roundup also highlights standout performances from Ridgewood, Garaway, and several regional schools, plus notable soccer results from Oak Glen, Indian Creek, Wheeling Park, and Trinity.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Economic frustration tests Trump's standing with rural voters, new KFF-AP poll finds (mlive.com)
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Coshocton

• Coshocton County Fair to feature drone show, Field of Flags (yourohionews.com)
• Coshocton County high school football week 7 previews: Claymont at Ridgewood (yourohionews.com)
• Coshocton council considers e-bike and e-scooter safety rules (yourohionews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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