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Morning Middlefield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How many new jobs is Growscape bringing to Middlefield?
- Middlefield teen charged after violent campground stabbing in Trumbull County
Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Garden supply manufacturer gets tax credit to expand in Middlefield, Twinsburg (cleveland.com) — Middlefield is set to gain new investment and jobs as garden supply maker Growscape expands its local operations, backed by a state job-creation tax credit. The project will help retain 386 existing positions and contribute to millions in new payroll, while similar tax-credit deals support other manufacturing and logistics projects across Ohio.
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• Champion police charge man in woman's stabbing during fight at campground (wkbn.com) — A 19-year-old Middlefield resident has been charged with felonious assault and strangulation after a woman was stabbed during a prearranged fight at a Trumbull County campground. Champion police say the victim was attacked by a large crowd, and the suspect, still not in custody, was identified through witness accounts and cellphone video.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middlefield
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★ Featured events ★
- Streets, Sidewalks, & Utilities Committee →
Village Hall, 14860 N State Avenue, Middlefield
5:15 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Meeting →
Village Hall, 14860 N State Avenue, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Brush Chipping →
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8:00 am - Recreation Committee Meeting →
Village Hall, 14860 N State Avenue, Middlefield
5:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting →
Village Hall, 14860 N State Avenue, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Safety Committee →
Village Hall, 14860 N State Avenue, Middlefield
6:30 pm - Council Meeting →
Village Hall, 14860 N State Avenue, Middlefield
7:00 pm - No School Day Fun at October Kids Day Camp →
EmethGym, 14999 White Rd, Middlefield
9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Homecoming Football Game: BHS vs. Rootstown High School
Great Lakes Cheese Stadium
7:00 pm - Berkshire PTO Color Run →
Burton OH - Apple Butter Festival & Ox Roast- Burton →
Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton
10:00 am - Apple Butter Festival and Ox Roast 2026 →
Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St., Burton
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Behind glass are your favorite perfume in unopened packaging W/collector perfume bottles. Fantastic vintage paperweights and Beautiful retro crystal… (Nextdoor Durkee Hill) - Its Sunday and were OPEN till 4pm
Stop in! 15848 Nauvoo Rd Peddlers Corner Middlefield Oh - Fall sweatshirts and Decor (Nextdoor Durkee Hill)
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Middlefield. Apply here.
- AVI Foodsystems posted a job opening for Food Service Worker, Part-Time in Mantua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middlefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chardon
- CVC Boys Soccer Notebook: Chardon surges, races tighten (chagrinvalleyconference.com)
- Marlboro Historical Society brings Sojourner Truth's story to life (yourohionews.com)
- Clouds for some but we're kicking off the week VERY Seasonable (news5cleveland.com)
Hiram
- Hiram College Earns Strong Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings (hiram.edu)
Ok Middlefield! 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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