Community Corner
🌱 Meet the Johnstown-Monroe payroll pro keeping school finances running smoothly
Be sure to catch Your Weight Matters Columbus on the Johnstown Patch calendar

Hi there, Johnstown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Johnstown-Monroe payroll pro keeping school finances running smoothly
- How will Utica's young defense handle Johnstown's powerful rushing attack?
Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
- Thursday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Dawn Ball found a new career path in schools in Johnstown (kentucky.com) — A longtime Johnstown-Monroe Schools payroll manager is spotlighted for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the district's finances and benefits running smoothly. After moving to Johnstown in 2004, she shifted from veterinary dreams and banking into school finance, motivated by serving in the same district her children attend and continuously improving its financial operations.
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• Injury-bitten Utica football leaning on underclassmen (newarkadvocate.com) — Utica's injury-plagued football team is turning to underclassmen just as it prepares to host Johnstown in Week 7 Licking County League-Cardinal play. Coaches say young players like sophomore Brennan Staugh are stepping up, and they expect a physical challenge from Johnstown's strong rushing attack.
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📸 Around Johnstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnstown
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★ Featured events ★
- Your Weight Matters Columbus →
Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
9:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Senior Fun Delivery - Jostens
Northridge Local Schools, 6097 Johnstown-Utica Rd, Johnstown
7:30 am - Johnstown-Monroe vs Mt. Vernon →
445 S. Main St., Johnstown
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Music Together | Fall Session (9:30) →
Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
9:30 am - Music Together | Fall Session (10:30) →
Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
10:30 am - Men's Bible Study →
New Albany OH
11:00 am - Music Together | Fall Session (11:30) →
Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
11:30 am - Calling and caring team →
New Albany OH
1:00 pm - Fuel and Fit Fall Mini Series (girls grades 4-6) →
Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
3:30 pm - MS CC @ Fredericktown
Centerburg Local, 111 Stadium Dr, Fredericktown
4:30 pm - HS CC @ Fredericktown
Centerburg Local, 111 Stadium Dr, Fredericktown
4:30 pm - Volleyball @ Northmor
Centerburg Local, 7819 OH-19, Galion
4:30 pm - Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Heath
Heath High School
4:45 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Johnstown. Apply here.
- Barton Malow, Inc. posted a job opening for Safety Manager (Thermal) in New Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Albany
- Nationwide Children's plans 215,000-square-foot outpatient center in Ohio (dotmed.com)
- Ohio bill would ban property tax abatements for data centers (nbc4i.com)
- Ohio Boys Cross Country Performer of the Week (Sep. 21-27) (milesplit.com)
Granville
- Granville turns out to celebrate the 'reawakening' of the 214-year-old Buxton Inn (thereportingproject.org)
Ok Johnstown! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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