🌱 What’s planned for Carrollton’s Bigfoot-filled Squatch Fest on Oct. 17?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's planned for Carrollton's Bigfoot-filled Squatch Fest on Oct. 17?
• How far can $14 stretch at salvage grocers near Carrollton?

Also on today's calendar: Carroll County Democrats and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Squatch Fest & Parapalooza returns to Carrollton (yourohionews.com) — Carrollton families can mark Oct. 17 for the free Carroll County Squatch Fest & Parapalooza at St. John's Villa, running noon to 5 p.m. with speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest, kids' activities, vendors, and raffles. Organizers hope to double last year's 500 attendees while raising funds that support local children, adults, and families served by St. John's Villa.
   

• Families Stretch A $14 Grocery Budget Further At These 15 Ohio Salvage Stores (newsbreak.com) — Carrollton-area shoppers on tight budgets might appreciate JohnJohn's Country Store in nearby Columbiana County, a salvage grocer that serves families around Carrollton and Hanoverton. The article highlights this and other Ohio discount grocery outlets where dented or close-dated items sell far below regular prices, offering practical tips on hours, payment options, and what kinds of bargains to expect.
   

📸 Around Carrollton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carrollton

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Sweet Pickin's Dulcimer Group →
  Carroll County Arts Center, 204 W Main St, Carrollton
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• West Branch at Carrollton →
  252 3Rd St NE, Carrollton
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Carroll County Democrats →
  Carroll County District Library, 70 2nd St NE, Carrollton
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
• Carroll County Republican Women →
  Century Farms - Wedding Venue & Inn, 1121 Canton Rd NW, Carrollton
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Malvern vs East Canton →
  3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
• East Canton at Malvern →
  Malvern High School, 3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Malvern vs Coshocton →
  3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
• Coshocton at Malvern →
  Malvern High School, 3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Strasburg-Franklin at Malvern →
  Malvern High School, 3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
• Malvern vs Strasburg-Franklin →
  3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Buckeye Trail at Malvern →
  Malvern High School, 3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Malvern vs Conotton Valley →
  3242 Coral Rd. NW, Malvern
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Carrollton. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Minerva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carrollton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minerva

• Minerva's Roxy Theatre presents murder mystery show Events (farmanddairy.com)
• Hartville-area high school football Week 7 previews: Lake at Jackson (yourohionews.com)

New Philadelphia

• Dover Democrats to select city treasurer replacement (yourohionews.com)
• Democrats Host Early Voting Kickoff Tonight (wjer.com)
• Choosing the Right Broadcast Gear for Your LPFM (radioworld.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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