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🌱 How a $20 million upgrade could reshape industry in London, Ohio
Also check out Your Weight Matters Columbus on the London Patch calendar
Good day London! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $20 million upgrade could reshape industry in London, Ohio
- Why Ohio's top conservation farmers gathered in London, Ohio this year
Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• OH: Bodycote Invests $30 Million to Support Ohio's Growing Aerospace Sector (tradeandindustrydev.com) — Bodycote is investing about $20 million directly into its London facility, adding a massive new high‑capacity HIP vessel that will boost aerospace component processing starting in early October. Combined with a Fairfield expansion, the $30 million investment strengthens Ohio's growing aerospace manufacturing cluster and could mean more local industrial activity, supply‑chain work, and long‑term job stability for London area residents. 
• Ohio's 2026 top conservation farmers honored (ocj.com) — London hosted the Ohio Department of Agriculture's 2026 Conservation Farm Family Awards during the Farm Science Review, bringing statewide recognition to six farm families for outstanding conservation practices. While the honorees come from across Ohio, the event underscores London's role as a key gathering place for agricultural innovation, education, and environmental stewardship that affects farmers and agribusiness throughout the region.
📸 Around London
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🗓 Upcoming Events in London
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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
- Knit a Sweater with Patt!
My London Library - Hartley Meeting Room
7:30 pm - Level VIII Part 4 Training in London, UK →
8 Hamilton Way, London
9:00 am - Indian Lake at London →
London High School, 336 Elm St, London
7:15 pm - Kerson Leong at Metropolitan United Church →
Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London
7:30 pm - London Symphonia →
Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 17
📣 London Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Time
My London Library - Hartley Meeting Room
11:00 am - Preschool Story Time
My London Library - Hartley Meeting Room
12:00 pm - Senior Adult Fall Feast – Plain City →
Der Dutchman, 445 Jefferson Ave, Plain City
12:00 pm - Medicare Lunch and Learn: Navigating the Medicare Maze →
Food Fusion Restaurant, 1805 W 1st St, Springfield
12:00 pm - After-School Snacks
My London Library - Hartley Meeting Room
4:15 pm - Girls JV Volleyball at West Liberty-Salem Middle/High
West Liberty-Salem Middle/High School
4:30 pm - Girls Varsity Soccer at Westfall
Westfall
5:15 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anybody missing these poor dogs a few boys brought them to my house I have them locked in my driveway.
They look so skinny I fed them and I gave them water. I can only keep them for a few hours, and I have to call the warden so please I hope somebody… (Nextdoor London)
- Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic in London. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Hilliard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near London here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hilliard
- How are central Ohio school districts implementing the state's AI policy requirement? (wosu.org)
- Bo Bassett sweeps series for spot on senior world team (centredaily.com)
- Ohio governor's race is riddled with attack ads (kentucky.com)
Springfield
- International's last day in Springfield is Wednesday (springfieldnewssun.com)
Ok London! 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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