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🌱 Franklin’s Sarah Martin earns key harness racing scholarship for college

Franklin, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Franklin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Franklin’s Sarah Martin earns key harness racing scholarship for college
  • Can Bishop Fenwick’s bats carry Franklin to a regional baseball title?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OHHA awards scholarships to 13 outstanding students – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com) — Franklin resident Sarah Martin has been awarded an Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarship to support her equine science studies at Wilmington College. The longtime 4-H member and licensed groom plans to become a veterinarian serving the Standardbred racing community, joining 12 other Ohio- and region-based students recognized for their academic work and harness racing involvement.
   

• Bishop Fenwick (Franklin), Roger Bacon (St. Bernard) Advance to OHSAA Region 16 Championship Thursday at Day Air Ballpark (oursportscentral.com) — Franklin’s Bishop Fenwick Falcons have powered into the OHSAA Division IV Region 16 championship after a 16–6 win over Licking Valley, and will face Roger Bacon Thursday at 2 p.m. at Dayton’s Day Air Ballpark. Fans can buy online-only day passes through the OHSAA ticketing site, with winners advancing toward the state semifinals in Akron.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Court
    Springboro, OH Calendar, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro
    9:00 am
  • Board Of Education Meeting - Business Session
    Springboro Community City Springboro High School's Media Center
    6:00 pm
  • Park Board
    Springboro, OH Calendar, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday June 4
  • Community Garage Sale
    Miamisburg Parks & Recreation 305 E Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342
  • City Council Work Session - 5:30 PM (Public Works Facility, 220 E. Mill St.)
    Springboro, OH Calendar, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro
    5:30 pm
  • Grapes & Grooves on the Patio
    Heather's Cafe, 505 S Main St, Springboro
    6:00 pm
  • City Council Regular Meeting
    Springboro, OH Calendar, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro
    7:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • Star City Concert: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
    Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Riverfront Park, 1 Water Street, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, Unite
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday June 6
  • The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
    White Dove Circle of Light and Love 205 East St, Springboro, OH 45066
  • Mixed Double Beginner Tournament
    Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Sycamore Trails Park South, 1681 Maue Rd, Miamisburg, OH, 4534
    10:00 am
  • Glass Suncatcher
    Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Market Square Building, 4 N. Main Street, Miamisburg, ohio, 45
    1:00 pm
  • Sunday June 7
  • Free Concert at North Park: Springboro Wind Symphony
    Springboro, OH Calendar, 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PrideStaff posted a job opening for Upholsterer in Franklin. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springboro

  • Ohio awards tax credits for 1,618 new jobs, including 300 in Bedford (cleveland.com)
  • Where Does Pitt Sit in the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings After Big Official Visit Weekend? (on3.com)

Middletown

  • Police investigating string of car break-ins in Walnut Hills over the weekend (wlwt.com)
  • Is JD Vance the 2028 front-runner? Trump has questions (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
  • Explorers rally past Bears in state semifinal (delgazette.com)

Lebanon

  • Battling vertigo, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman says ‘I'm as close to 100% as I'm going to get' (wdtn.com)

Ok Franklin! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Franklin

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Franklin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.