🌱 Kenton-based OSU Extension educator earns major national service honor
Kenton, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Kenton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Kenton-based OSU Extension educator earns major national service honor
- How did Kenton and other nearby teams fare under Friday lights?
Also on today's calendar: Three Ton Toad at Kenton Moose Lodge.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hardin County OSU Extension Educator Receives National Distinguished Service Award (wktn.com) — An Ohio State University Extension educator based in Kenton has earned a prestigious national Distinguished Service Award for her work with Hardin County families. Jami Dellifield was honored for years of leadership and impactful local programs that promote healthy individuals and communities. Colleagues and residents credit her dedication to making everyday life better across the county. 
• Falcons Fall to Arlington and Other Regional Football Results (wktn.com) — Local football fans saw Riverdale fall to Arlington 40–13 in a BVC matchup carried on WKTN, while Kenton notched a strong 34–6 win over Defiance. The roundup also highlights several other nearby teams’ scores, giving Hardin County residents a quick snapshot of how regional rivals fared on the gridiron.
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Kenton Moose Lodge →
Kenton Moose Lodge, 801 Lima St, Kenton
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Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Three Ton Toad at Kenton Moose Lodge →
Kenton Moose Lodge, 801 Lima St, Kenton
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Scare on the Square →
1 North Detroit Street, Kenton
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cross Country @ North Union
Ridgemont Local Mount Victory, OH 43340
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Keegan Mckee VB Tournament
Ridgemont Local Mount Victory, OH 43340
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Boys Varsity Soccer @ Northwood
Ada Exempted Village Ada, OH 45810
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JV Football vs. Elmwood
Ada Exempted Village Ada, OH 45810
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Girls Varsity Soccer @ Kalida
Ada Exempted Village Ada, OH 45810
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Ohio Bigfoot Jamborthree VIP →
Norada Lanes, 1182 OH-235, Ada
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Powderpuff Game
Ada High School Ada, OH 45810
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FR / JV / Varsity Volleyball vs. Leipsic
Ada High School Ada, OH 45810
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Junior High Volleyball @ Leipsic
Ada High School Ada, OH 45810
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Kenton. Apply here.
- Triumph Group, Inc. posted a job opening for TTS Material Control Cell - 3rd Shift in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ada
- Ada Schools to include K-12 students in Veterans Day breakfast and ceremonies (adaicon.com)
- Bulldogs Rister, Shook compete at golf districts (adaicon.com)
- Letter: Friends of the Library president on ballot issue (adaicon.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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