🌱 Why a Middletown man was arrested at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium

Coffee in hand, Middletown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Middletown man was arrested at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium
• How a new factory expansion could boost Middletown jobs and payroll
• How Aeronca fans still keep Hook Field’s aviation legacy alive

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Drag racing, trespassing arrests at Paycor Stadium (cleveland19.com) — A Middletown man is among several people arrested early Tuesday after police say they were trespassing at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium, with one person also accused of drag racing. The arrests come as city leaders push an emergency crackdown on street takeovers and racing, highlighting legal risks for Middletown residents who join such activities in nearby cities.
   

2. Ohio awards tax credits for 1,618 new jobs, including 300 in Bedford (cleveland.com) — Middletown residents could see new manufacturing jobs on the horizon as Weidmann Electrical Technology plans to expand operations in the city, adding part of 105 new positions and over $10.6 million in payroll. The project is one of several Ohio tax-credit-backed expansions, signaling broader investment and job growth across the state that may benefit local workers and suppliers.
   

3. ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.03.26) (aero-news.net) — Aviation enthusiasts connected to Aeronca aircraft still gather at Hook Field in Middletown for a convention every two years, celebrating the site where the company’s postwar planes were built. The feature highlights an online resource dedicated to preserving Aeronca’s history and supporting ongoing aircraft design and appreciation.
   

4. Explorers rally past Bears in state semifinal (delgazette.com) — Middletown’s Bishop Fenwick boys volleyball team captured the Division II state title with a straight-sets win over Akron St. Vincent–St. Mary, giving local fans a new championship to celebrate. The story also recaps Hudson’s Division I semifinal rally and Moeller’s eventual state crown.
   

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📸 Around Middletown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown

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Thursday June 4

• The Business Luncheon
  The Chamber of Commerce The Event Center of Middletown
  11:30 am

Saturday June 6

• Battle of the Badges →
  Middletown, OH Calendar Middletown, OH 45042
  6:00 pm

Monday June 8

• Elevating Your Membership
  The Chamber of Commerce
  3:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Chamber Golf Open
  The Chamber of Commerce Shaker Run Golf Club
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Court →
  Springboro, OH Calendar, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro
  9:00 am
• Toddler Storytime (Franklin) →
  Franklin-Springboro Public Library - Main, 44 E 4th St, Franklin
  10:30 am
• Anime & Manga Club →
  MidPointe Library Trenton, 200 Edgewood Dr, Trenton
  4:30 pm
• Park Board →
  Springboro, OH Calendar, 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro
  6:00 pm
• Board Of Education Meeting - Business Session
  Springboro Community City Springboro High School's Media Center
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Community Garage Sale
  Miamisburg Parks & Recreation 305 E Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342
• The Business Luncheon
  The Chamber of Commerce The Event Center of Middletown
  11:30 am
• The Professor Show →
  MidPointe Library Trenton, 200 Edgewood Dr, Trenton
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have 3 10 week old kittens
  A 6 month old kitten All males And a rescued momma kitty age unknown needing new homes. If you’re interested message me (Nextdoor N Verity Pkwy)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Middletown, Ohio in Middletown. Apply here.
• Colas, Inc. posted a job opening for Barrett Paving Materials - Mid-West Central I Quality Control Manager I Middletown, OH in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

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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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