🌱 How New Philadelphia’s soaring salt bill could affect your streets

Good morning to you New Philadelphia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How New Philadelphia's soaring salt bill could affect your streets
• New Philadelphia honors the life and service of Ron Brodzinski
• Where New Philadelphia is projected to finish in this year's OCC race

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Philadelphia Faces Nearly Double Road Salt Costs This Winter (wjer.com) — New Philadelphia is facing a sharp jump in winter road salt costs, paying about $117 per ton this year compared with just over $62 last season. City officials plan to buy slightly more salt despite the price spike and delayed January delivery, and they're preparing to lobby state lawmakers because the higher bill could cut into funding for other street and paving work.
   

• Former New Philadelphia Mayor Ron Brodzinski remembered for dedication to city (wjer.com) — New Philadelphia is mourning former Mayor Ron Brodzinski, remembered as a hands-on mentor and deeply responsive leader who guided the city from 2001 to 2007. City flags are lowered to half-staff today as family, friends, and residents gather for his funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church to honor his decades of service.
   

• 2026 North Central Ohio preseason high achool football poll predicts champs (times-gazette.com) — High school football fans in New Philadelphia can see how the Quakers stack up in a new preseason media poll for the Ohio Cardinal Conference and other North Central Ohio leagues. Reporters ranked likely conference finishes, with New Philadelphia picked near the top of its league, offering an early glimpse at expectations before kickoff this fall.
   

📸 Around New Philadelphia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Philadelphia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Micro Wrestling Federation →
  Hog Heaven - New Philadelphia, 1290 W High Ave, New Philadelphia
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Elementary Back to School Night
  New Philadelphia City New Philadelphia, OH 44663
  4:30 pm
• 7th & 8th Grade Open House
  New Philadelphia City Joseph Welty Middle School, 315 4th St NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Student's 1st Day 2026-2027
  New Philadelphia City New Philadelphia, OH 44663
• Safety Council Meeting
  Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Dutch Valley Restaurant 1343 Old Rte. 39 NE Sugarcreek, OH 44681
  11:30 am
Friday August 21
• Half Kindergarten 1st Day
  New Philadelphia City New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Monday August 24
• 2nd Half Kindergarten 1st Day
  New Philadelphia City New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Wednesday August 26
• Tuscarawas County Band Preview
  New Philadelphia City Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium, 131 C. William Bill Kidd Dr, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• 6th Grade Open House
  New Philadelphia City Joseph Welty Middle School, 315 4th St NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Elementary Back to School Night
  New Philadelphia City New Philadelphia, OH 44663
  4:30 pm
• 7th & 8th Grade Open House
  New Philadelphia City Joseph Welty Middle School, 315 4th St NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Student's 1st Day 2026-2027
  New Philadelphia City New Philadelphia, OH 44663

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in New Philadelphia. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in New Philadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Philadelphia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tuscarawas

• Brews & Bites expands to include local wineries at sixth annual fundraiser (timesreporter.com)
• Spraying scheduled after mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)

Strasburg

• St. Thomas Aquinas High School football schedule. lettermen, 2026 preview (cantonrep.com)

Ok New Philadelphia! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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