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🌱 Why Lake Hope near McArthur stands out among Ohio’s swim beaches

McArthur, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you McArthur! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lake Hope near McArthur stands out among Ohio’s swim beaches

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


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 13 Waterfront Campgrounds In Ohio With Swim Beaches To Visit In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com) — Lake Hope State Park Campground, just outside McArthur, is highlighted as one of Ohio’s most atmospheric waterfront camping spots, tucked into Zaleski State Forest with a quiet swim beach and small-boat-friendly lake. The broader guide profiles 13 waterfront campgrounds around the state, detailing swim beaches, amenities, and outdoor activities to help you plan warm-weather getaways in 2026.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Wellston. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McArthur here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

  • Judge Wingate calls newly created Metro Jackson Water Authority 'an unexecuted contingency' (pressregister.com)
  • JSU partners with Getty Images and Ancestry to preserve archives digitally (darkhorsepressnow.com)
  • St. Andrew's baseball coach Mark Fanning inducted into Cross... (onlinemadison.com)

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-- 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 McArthur

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in McArthur

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