🌱 See how a new welcome sign is reshaping New Concord’s gateway

Cheers New Concord! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how a new welcome sign is reshaping New Concord’s gateway
• Meet Muskingum University’s new AI-focused librarian in New Concord

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
• Friday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Straker Foundation August 26 Small Grant Cycle (dresdenbuzz.com) — New Concord is getting a fresh welcome sign on SR 83, thanks to an initiative led by the Museum Association of East Muskingum and funded by the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation. The same foundation also recently backed other community projects, including a new year-round childcare center and support for local safety and education needs.
   

• Internship Alumni Files: Taylor Burnette (einpresswire.com) — A former Utah Archives intern has just started work as the new Reference, Instruction and AI Librarian at Muskingum University in New Concord, bringing fresh experience in archives, outreach, and academic libraries. She traces her path from journalism at Ohio University to a pivotal internship in Utah, crediting that experience with shaping her communication skills and career direction.
   

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📸 Around New Concord

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Concord

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Thursday July 16

• New Concord Creatives
  New Concord Branch Library - New Concord Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
• Dino Academy
  New Concord Branch Library - General Library
  5:30 pm
• Hayes-Basketball
  New Concord Elementary New Concord, OH 43762
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• Hayes Basketball
  New Concord Elementary New Concord, OH 43762
  6:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• Create Your Story
  New Concord Branch Library - New Concord Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
• Hayes-Basketball
  New Concord Elementary New Concord, OH 43762
  6:00 pm

Friday July 24

• A Visit from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  New Concord Branch Library - General Library
  1:00 pm
• Book vs. Movie Summer Thriller Series
  New Concord Branch Library - New Concord Meeting Room
  5:30 pm

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📣 New Concord Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• GCC- Ohio Fossils
  Guernsey County Public Library 800 Steubenville Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
  11:00 am
• Youth Open gym →
  Cambridge High School 1400 Deerpath Drive Cambridge, OH 43725
  5:00 pm
• HS Soccer Open Field →
  Cambridge High School 1201 Clairmont Ave Cambridge, OH 43725
  6:00 pm

Thursday July 16

• GCT Lawn- Sensory Water Play
  Guernsey County Public Library 800 Steubenville Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Server - Franchise in Cambridge. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Concord here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cambridge

• Southeastern Medical Center Welcomes New Cancer Physician (whiznews.com)
• OMEGA relocates headquarters from Cambridge to New Philadelphia (timesreporter.com)
• Buckeye Trail, John Glenn flex depth at State Trap Shooting Tournament (daily-jeff.com)

Zanesville

• Life Guard Appreciation Month at the Y (whiznews.com)
• McCoy Collectors Showcase Ohio History (whiznews.com)
• HealthyPath Earns National Rosie Award for Second Year (whiznews.com)

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Ok New Concord! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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