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🌱 Can Greenville’s defense keep the Little Brown Jug at home?
You won't want to miss Sidney at Greenville on the Greenville Patch calendar
Greetings Greenville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Greenville's defense keep the Little Brown Jug at home?
- How a surprise Blackhawk landing energized Greenville High's homecoming week
- How a Greenville EMS leader just earned statewide recognition for service
Also on today's calendar: America at 250: The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greenville hosts battle for Little Brown Jug, Versailles welcomes in Coldwater; high school football week seven preview (dailyadvocate.com) — Greenville football fans can look forward to the Little Brown Jug showdown as the Green Wave host Sidney, aiming to keep the rivalry trophy at home after last year's road win. The preview also breaks down key matchups for other Darke County teams, including Versailles versus Coldwater and several WOAC contests that shape playoff positioning. 
2. Students get surprise visit from National Guard (dailyadvocate.com) — Greenville High School students got an unexpected thrill during homecoming week when an Ohio National Guard Blackhawk helicopter landed on campus, giving teens a rare chance to sit in the cockpit and cabin. Principal Jordan Miller and district leaders say the visit supports Greenville's strong career-tech and ROTC programs by exposing students to military and career pathways close to home.
3. Spirit EMS CEO Brian K. Hathaway Receives Inaugural OAMTA Spotlight Award (mercercountyoutlook.net) — Greenville's own Spirit EMS president and CEO Brian K. Hathaway has been honored with the inaugural OAMTA Spotlight Award for his decades of work in emergency medical services and community leadership. Based in Greenville and Darke County, he's credited with growing Spirit EMS, championing EMS education, and launching local workforce and training initiatives that aim to strengthen rural healthcare access across Ohio and Indiana.
4. Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Darke County in week ending Sept. 19? (triconews.com) — Premium gas prices in Darke County recently ranged widely, with Greenville listed among the cities where drivers reported paying between about $4.29 and $5.75 per gallon. The report, based on GasBuddy data for the week ending Sept. 19, compares Greenville's prices with nearby towns like New Madison, Ansonia, Union City, and Versailles, and explains how global oil markets are driving current costs.
📸 Around Greenville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville
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★ Featured events ★
- Sidney at Greenville →
100 Green Wave Way, Greenville
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- America at 250: The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence →
5279 Education Dr., Greenville
8:30 am - City Council Meeting →
Greenville, OH Calendar, 100 Public Square, Greenville
6:30 pm - Vocal Music Fall Concert
Memorial Hall
7:30 pm - Holiday: Offices Closed →
100 Public Square, Greenville - Architectural Review Board Meeting →
Greenville, OH Calendar, 100 Public Square, Greenville
8:30 am - Tree Commission Meeting →
Greenville, OH Calendar, 100 Public Square, Greenville
1:00 pm - Drawing Pastel Pumpkins →
St. Clair Memorial Hall, 215 West 4th Street, Greenville
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Monday October 19
📣 Greenville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Piqua Farmer's Market →
Barclay's Downtown Piqua, 318 N Main St, Piqua
3:00 pm - Milton Union 1 and 2 Miler →
Lowry Fields, 7620 Milton-Potsdam Rd, West Milton
5:30 pm - HS Volleyball - @ Houston
Russia Local School Russia, OH 45363
5:30 pm - Newton Local at Franklin Monroe →
Pitsburg OH
6:45 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whirlpool Corporation posted a job opening for Material Planner in Greenville. Apply here.
- OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2035 in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.
Ok Greenville! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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