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🌱 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!)

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  • 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.
   

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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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