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🌱 Why a Fairborn detective just earned a top county honor

Fairborn, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Fairborn! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Fairborn detective just earned a top county honor

Also on today's calendar: 🎸 Live Country Music: Britches Down at Wandering Griffin! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zink named Eckert Award winner (xeniagazette.com) — Fairborn residents can take pride in Detective Zach Zink, who has been honored with Greene County’s David P. Eckert Outstanding Law Enforcement Service Award for his compassionate work with crime victims. Serving Fairborn since 2015, Zink recently helped secure a sexual assault prosecution and is praised for guiding victims through the justice process with respect and support.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Preschool Storytime
    Fairborn Community Library 1 East Main Street, Fairborn, OH 45324
    10:30 am
  • LEVEL UP -- Tutoring and Homework Help
    Fairborn Community Library 1 East Main Street, Fairborn, OH 45324
    4:00 pm
  • Fairborn Intermediate School Talent Show
    Fairborn City Fairborn Intermediate School
    5:00 pm
  • Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octa
    Fairborn Community Library 1 East Main Street, Fairborn, OH 45324
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Harley was LOST on May 7, 2026 in Fairborn, OH 45324 near Faircreek Church Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor S Central/Doris Dr)
  • Looking for an Experienced HVAC person that can work on heat pumps.
    Our church is in need. Please contact me asap. (Nextdoor Bluffs at Trebein)
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Fairborn. Apply here.
  • Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Xenia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairborn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beavercreek

  • GE Aerospace workforce training focuses on Dayton workers (uc.edu)
  • What Belongs Under A Credit Union Foundation Strategy? (creditunions.com)
  • Local school district announces new boys basketball coach (whio.com)

Yellow Springs

  • Why Dave Chappelle Keeps Pouring Millions Into Yellow Springs (cvobserver.com)
  • 13 Ohio Small-Town Lunch Spots That Feel Made For May Wandering (everafterinthewoods.com)
  • Antioch College as a Federal Work College, two years on (ysnews.com)

Ok Fairborn! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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