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🌱 Pickerington students push back as sports and arts face cuts

Pickerington, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Pickerington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pickerington students push back as sports and arts face cuts
  • Meet the new curator of Pickerington's motorcycle museum
  • Pickerington's London Johnson brings championship experience to Dayton

Also on today's calendar: Morning Hour of Power Speed Networking and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers, temps: high: 50, low: 33.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower; chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Don't take away our futures': Students push back against Pickerington cuts (dayton247now.com) — Pickerington students and families packed Monday's school board meeting to challenge cuts following the defeat of a proposed school income tax increase. The district says it has suspended sports below varsity level and will end music and theater activities Dec. 31 as it confronts a nearly $21 million deficit.
   

• Makenzi Martin Is New AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Curator (roadracingworld.com) — Makenzi Martin will lead Pickerington's AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum as its new curator after three years managing the organization's events. She will oversee exhibits and daily operations while continuing Hall of Fame events, taking over from Paula Schremser, who retires from her full-time role in December but will remain part time.
   

• Flyer men embrace expectation of championship or bust, Grant says (flyernews.com) — Pickerington Central state champion London Johnson joins Dayton's women's basketball team as the Flyers pursue a 20-win season. Coach Tamika Williams-Jeter praised the freshman forward's shooting, defense and championship experience, saying the team's three newcomers are talented enough to earn substantial playing time.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • Cancelled - Kid Zone →
    Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester
    9:00 am
  • Special Meeting for the Columbus Board of Education
    Woodcrest Elementary School, 270 East State St., Columbus
    5:30 pm
    • Friday November 13
  • The Dan Orr Project at The Ugly Mug →
    The Ugly Mug Bar & Grill, 9645 Basil Western Rd NW, Canal Winchester
    8:30 pm
    • Monday November 16
  • City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting →
    Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, City Hall - Council Chambers 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anybody have information on who takes dogs in Fairfield?
    We found a dog and can’t have him. We need resources. Thank you in advance! (Nextdoor Sheffield)
  • Nifco America Corporation posted a job opening for Unit 20 Assembly Operator - 1st Shift in Canal Winchester. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Canal Winchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pickerington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canal Winchester

  • A semitrailer hauling about 40,000 pounds of yogurt rear-ended a box truck carrying Amazon packages on I-71 (ashlandcountypictures.com)
  • 3rd suspect accused of driving getaway car arrested in Caldwell Place shooting (abc6onyourside.com)

Reynoldsburg

Carroll

  • Carroll County commissioners recognize veterans with Operation Green Light (yourohionews.com)
  • Photos from this weekend’s postseason performances (xeniagazette.com)

Ok Pickerington! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pickerington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pickerington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.