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🌱 What really happened in Pickerington’s latest week of police calls?
Pickerington, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Pickerington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened in Pickerington’s latest week of police calls?
- How a Pickerington native became one of Ohio State’s biggest steals
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Friday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pickerington Police May 11-17, 2026 (pickeringtononline.com) — Pickerington residents can see a detailed rundown of police calls from May 11–17, including traffic stops, thefts, scams, and a tense attempted phone-sale confrontation at the Hill Road Kroger. The blotter highlights incidents across familiar neighborhoods and roads, from Preston Trails to Pickerington Village, giving a clear snapshot of recent safety issues around town. 
• Skull Session: Baylor School Coach Erik Kimrey Has 'Never Seen Anything Like' Ohio State Target David Gabriel Georges, DaVon Hamilton and Chris Olave Were Diamonds in the Rough for the Buckeyes (elevenwarriors.com) — An Ohio State football column highlights how Pickerington native DaVon Hamilton went from an overlooked three-star recruit to a reliable NFL starter, underscoring the talent coming out of central Ohio. It also spotlights rising Buckeye target David Gabriel Georges and breaks down expectations for next season’s basketball squad. Local readers get both hometown pride and big-program insight.
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Family Fun: World
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Summer Meal Program
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Wildlife 200 Years Ago: Learn About Ohios Wild Beginnings
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Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis
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Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kid Zone →
Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester
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Canal Winchester, OH Calendar, City Hall Council Chambers 45 E. Waterloo, Canal Winchester
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CW Farmers Market →
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Wednesday June 3
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know an independent contractor who can help with bird nest removal from a dryer vent?
The vent outlet is about 25 ft high from the ground. Please let me know if you have any recommendations. (Nextdoor Peyton Ridge) - Mom of 2yrs old beautiful girl looking into activities for toddlers within pickerington,Reynoldsburg,Canal Wintcher.
Any engagrments-soccer,swimming,dancing,music class, barley or anything interesting you can suggest with details...I will appreciate (Nextdoor Pickerington-Violet)
- Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Pickerington. Apply here.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Line Cook in Pickerington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pickerington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canal Winchester
- 5608 Village Channel Dr, Canalwinchester, OH 43110 (zillow.com)
- Michael Edward Duesing (kmaq.com)
Reynoldsburg
- 1373 Park Pl S, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (realtor.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001856437-26-000011 (sec.gov)
- 12 Ohio Suburb Italian Restaurants Worth The Drive (everafterinthewoods.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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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