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Greetings Milford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new FEMA-funded radios will change Milford firefighters' emergency response
  • What Anderson's blowout win means for Milford's football season
  • How much could Milford drivers save if Ohio pauses gas taxes?

Also on today's calendar: Little Miami Brewing Company Pub Run and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milford Community Fire Department replacing dozens of old radios (wcpo.com) — Milford's Community Fire Department is upgrading dozens of aging radios using a nearly $373,000 FEMA grant, ensuring firefighters can reliably call "Mayday" and communicate during dangerous rescues. Local crews from Milford and neighboring departments recently trained together on rescuing fellow firefighters, underscoring how critical dependable radios are to their safety and to protecting Milford residents.
   

• There's a new No. 1 in Week 7 Cincinnati football power rankings (cincinnati.com) — Greater Cincinnati's latest high school football power rankings highlight Anderson's dominant 58-14 road win over Milford, part of a 5-0 conference run that keeps the Raptors in state title conversations. While Milford took a tough loss, the piece shows how local ECC matchups are reshaping the regional pecking order heading into Week 7's key games.
   

• Ohio lawmakers to vote on suspending gas tax for 90 days (kentucky.com) — Gas at the Kroger on Main Street in Milford is running about $4.59 a gallon as Ohio lawmakers consider a 90-day suspension of the state gas and diesel taxes. If approved, the holiday could save the average driver roughly $80, but it's sparking debate over lost road funding and whether the move mainly benefits candidates in a tight governor's race.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Volleyball Recap: Batavia Pushes Mariemont to the Limit (maxpreps.com)

Loveland

  • New traffic signal installed on Loveland's bike trail to improve traffic efficiency and pedestrian safety (wcpo.com)
  • 12 Farm Fall Festivals around Southwest Ohio (ohparent.com)
  • Sarah McQuaid Performing At Tunes On The Trail In Loveland, OH On 10/24 (cincygroove.com)

Ok Milford! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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