🌱 See how an East Rochester runner placed at Salem’s Star Trax 5K

Hello East Rochester! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how an East Rochester runner placed at Salem’s Star Trax 5K

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Pinball at The SSBC Arcade! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Top seniors get a workout at Star Trax (morningjournalnews.com) — An East Rochester runner, Rachel Ramsey, placed third in her age group at Salem’s 33rd annual Star Trax 5K Night Run, which drew hundreds of participants. The race highlighted strong performances from Salem High School athletes and raised funds for the school’s cross country and track programs, drawing runners from across the region.
   

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📸 Around East Rochester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Rochester

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 6

• Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group →
  Minerva Area YMCA, 687 Lynnwood Dr, Minerva
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 9

• Sunday Pinball at The SSBC Arcade! →
  Sandy Springs Brewing Company, 232 N Market St, Minerva
  4:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Nights on N. Market →
  Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 N Market St, Minerva
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Dive-in Movie Night at the Minerva Community Pool →
  Minerva Municipal Swimming Pool, 508 E Lincolnway, Minerva
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 29

• Minerva Pool Community Appreciation Days →
  Minerva Municipal Swimming Pool, 508 E Lincolnway, Minerva
  12:00 pm

Thursday September 3

• Weekly Queen of Hearts Drawing →
  Sandy Springs Brewing Company, 232 N Market St, Minerva
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Varsity Boys' Golf at Fort Frye High / Junior High School, West Mu
  Minerva High School Minerva, OH 44657
  8:00 am
• MES - Summer School
  Minerva Local Minerva, OH 44657
  9:00 am
• Varsity Girls' Volleyball vs. East Liverpool High School
  Minerva Local Minerva, OH 44657
  9:30 am
• JV Boys' Golf at Norton City Schools, Louisville High School / MS
  Minerva Local Minerva, OH 44657
  10:00 am
• Varsity Girls' Golf at Philo High School, John Glenn High School,
  Minerva Local Minerva, OH 44657
  2:00 pm
• Varsity Girls' Soccer vs. Crestview High School
  Minerva High School Minerva, OH 44657
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Alliance. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Alliance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Rochester here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Minerva

• Boston leads Indians at quad (morningjournalnews.com)

Lisbon

• 2026 Columbiana County Fair opens with ceremony, 4-H royalty crowning (morningjournalnews.com)
• ONLINE ONLY. New compound bows, bow cams, accessories, store equipment, and misc. Auction (farmanddairy.com)
• Late pioneering Butler Township dairy farmer honored at fair (morningjournalnews.com)

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Ok East Rochester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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