🌱 Duncan Falls firefighters respond after deadly State Route 60 head-on crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Duncan Falls firefighters respond after deadly State Route 60 head-on crash

Also on today's calendar: Leaping Lizards and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fatal Crash in Muskingum County (whiznews.com) — A serious crash on State Route 60 in Wayne Township claimed the life of a Blue Rock woman and drew a response from the Duncan Falls Fire Department and other local agencies. Troopers say one driver showed signs of impairment, was arrested for OVI, and could face additional charges as the Muskingum County Prosecutor reviews the case.
   

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📸 Around Duncan Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Duncan Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 18

• Slime-a-Saurus Volcano →
  Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 222 Main St, Duncan Falls
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday July 15

• 3847672 - Adult Basketball Open Gym →
  Franklin Local Schools 225 Market St Philo
  7:00 pm

Sunday July 19

• 3833229 - Adult Open Gym →
  Franklin Local Schools 225 Market St Philo
  8:00 am

Tuesday July 21

• Paleontologist Training
  Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library - Duncan Falls Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• Leaping Lizards →
  Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 222 Main St, Duncan Falls
  1:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• Lost Mummy Escape Quest →
  Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 222 Main St, Duncan Falls
  11:00 am

Monday July 27

• Baby Sign Language →
  Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 222 Main St, Duncan Falls
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Outreach Stop
  Muskingum County Library System Outreach -
  11:00 am
• Leaping Lizards
  South Zanesville Branch Library South Branch Library - General Library
  1:00 pm
• Senior Fitness
  Muskingum County Library System Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  4:00 pm
• YA Book Club for Adults
  Muskingum County Library System Off-Site Location -
  4:30 pm
• Show & Tell →
  John McIntire Library (Muskingum County Library System), 220 N 5th St, Zanesville
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is road construction on I-70 E reported at...
  There is road construction on I-70 E reported at 7:22 AM. "Active Construction - Workers Present" (Nextdoor )
• There is a lane closed on I-70 E reported at 7:36...
  There is a lane closed on I-70 E reported at 7:36 AM. "WORK ZONE SPEED LIMIT - 50 MPH" (Nextdoor )

• Coca-Cola Consolidated posted a job opening for Merchandiser Small Store 5 Day in Zanesville. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Zanesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duncan Falls here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Zanesville

• McCoy Collectors Showcase Ohio History (whiznews.com)
• HealthyPath Earns National Rosie Award for Second Year (whiznews.com)
• Dino Academy Roars into Muskingum County Libraries (whiznews.com)

New Concord

• Internship Alumni Files: Taylor Burnette (einpresswire.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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