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🌱 How a $5 million grant could transform Muskingum students’ futures
Happening soon: Sheridan at John Glenn on the New Concord Patch calendar
Good morning to you New Concord! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $5 million grant could transform Muskingum students' futures
- How one New Concord teacher reflects rural frustration with rising prices
Also on today's calendar: Adult Volleyball and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What a Title III Grant means for Muskingum University (whiznews.com) — Muskingum University in New Concord is launching a five-year, $5 million Title III-funded partnership with Zane State College to smooth student transfers and expand AI-focused learning and paid work experiences. Beginning in October, new staff positions will guide transfer students, build AI skills aligned with federal standards, and aim to grow transfer enrollment enough to sustain the program long term. 
• Economic frustration tests Trump's standing with rural voters (wabe.org) — Rising prices at the gas pump and grocery store are hitting New Concord residents like teacher Nate Lawrence, who questions whether national leaders can really boost his family's spending power. A new poll of rural voters nationwide shows many share his frustration with the cost of living and are uncertain about supporting either party this November, even in key states like Ohio.
📸 Around New Concord
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Concord
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★ Featured events ★
- Sheridan at John Glenn →
John Glenn High School, 13115 John Glenn School Rd, New Concord
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Hayes-Basketball
New Concord Elementary New Concord, OH 43762
6:00 pm - Adult Volleyball →
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7:00 pm - Muskingum University Fall Break →
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5:30 pm - Yoga →
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5:30 pm - Hayes Basketball
New Concord Elementary New Concord, OH 43762
6:00 pm - Sheridan at John Glenn →
John Glenn High School, 13115 John Glenn School Rd, New Concord
7:30 pm - John Glenn High School vs Sheridan High School →
John Glenn High School, 13115 John Glenn School Rd, New Concord
7:30 pm - Dance Cardio →
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5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 New Concord Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CMS Volleyball →
Cambridge Primary School, 1400 Deerpath Drive, Cambridge
4:00 pm - GCB Byesville Crafted Chapter
Guernsey County Public Library, 800 Steubenville Avenue, Cambridge
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Site Supervisor - Warehouse - Distribution in New Concord. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Cambridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Concord here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cambridge
- Cambridge Council Takes No Action On Flock Cameras After Public Comments (yourradioplace.com)
- Cambridge Finance Committee Tables $60,000 Airport Funding Request (yourradioplace.com)
- Behind the Brew for National Coffee Day (whiznews.com)
Zanesville
- Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Berry! (whiznews.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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