🌱 What New Albany church members are hearing in this high-profile abuse trial

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In today's newsletter:

• What New Albany church members are hearing in this high-profile abuse trial
• How New Albany turned a data center deal into community funding

Also on today's calendar: Night of Inspiration and 11 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
• Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Testimony begins in trial of pastor's son accused of rape (nbc4i.com) — A Knox County bench trial is underway for Gary Tom Keesee Jr., whose alleged victims all have ties to Faith Life Church in New Albany, where his father is senior pastor. Prosecutors describe years of abuse disclosed only recently, while the defense claims a coordinated campaign against the Keesee family and church, with testimony from one accuser already highlighting church culture and conflicts-of-interest concerns.
   

• The new price of a data center moving in (qz.com) — New Albany is spotlighted as an example of how communities can negotiate benefits when data centers move in, trading a tax abatement for support of an arboretum, STEM programs, and the new community center. The article explains how community benefit agreements and emerging state policies aim to push data center developers to fund local amenities or home energy upgrades, even as public opposition to these facilities grows nationwide.
   

📸 Around New Albany

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Albany

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Night of Inspiration →
  285 W National Dr, Newark
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Your Weight Matters Columbus →
  Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Ballroom Dancing: Step Up Your Style Fall Series →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Chair Barre: Balance and Strength Fall series →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  10:00 am
• Tiny Trailblazers →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  10:00 am
• Rest and Restore Flow Fall Series →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  11:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Mister E @ New Albany's Oktoberfest →
  New Albany OH
  1:00 pm
• Eric Nassau at Rose Run Park →
  Rose Run Park, New Albany
  1:00 pm
• Eric Nassau at New Albany's Oktoberfest →
  Rose Run Park, New Albany
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Healthy New Albany Walking Club →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  7:30 am
Monday October 5
• Chair Yoga: Fall Series →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  10:00 am
• The Play Spot Pop Up →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  10:00 am
• Feel Good Flow Fall Series →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  11:30 am
• Be Strong (boys in grades 4-7) Fall series →
  Philip Heit Center, 150 W Main Street, New Albany
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Gahanna

• YWCA Columbus marks 140 years with a vision to end homelessness (dispatch.com)
• Peter D. Hackney 1952-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)
• 7 Old-School Ohio Buffets That Still Fill Every Table After Church On Sunday (newsbreak.com)

Westerville

• Wildlife Control Operator Fined After Dumping Deer Carcass at Reynoldsburg Car Wash (newsbreak.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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