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π± Homecoming Ceremony and 8 more events
Also, don't miss Varsity Cross Country Vs. Smith Acad./Bryan on the Pioneer Patch calendar

Good morning Pioneer! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Homecoming Ceremony at North Central High School/Junior High School
- Varsity Cross Country Vs. Smith Acad./Bryan at Miller Park
- Reading under the Lights (Football Field) at North Central Local
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
📸 Around Pioneer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pioneer
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Homecoming Ceremony →
North Central High School/Junior High School, 400 E Baubice St, Pioneer
6:00 pm - Varsity Cross Country Vs. Smith Acad./Bryan →
Miller Park, 300 Miller Park Dr, Edgerton
9:00 am - Reading under the Lights (Football Field) →
North Central Local Pioneer, OH 43554
6:00 pm - JH Volleyball @ Stryker →
North Central Local, 400 S Defiance St, Stryker
5:00 pm - High School Quiz Bowl @ Montpelier →
North Central Local, 1015 E Brown Rd, Montpelier
3:30 pm - High School Volleyball @ Hilltop →
Hilltop High School, 1401 W Jackson St, West Unity
5:30 pm - Varsity Cross Country Vs. Hudson/Antwerp →
North Central Local Pioneer, OH 43554
9:00 am - JH Volleyball @ Pettisville →
North Central Local, 232 Summit St, Pettisville
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- High School Volleyball @ Montpelier →
Montpelier Schools, 1015 E Brown Rd, Montpelier
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jim is a wonderful barber who always has time to get you in last minute.
He also owns a gym Nextdoor if you want a haircut and workout. (Nextdoor Pioneer)
- Toledo Tool & Die Company posted a job opening for Tool & Die Maker 3rd Shift in Pioneer. Apply here.
- Menards posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member - Full/Part Time in Montpelier. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pioneer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Edon
- Prep Volleyball Roundup: Edon, Stryker win (bryantimes.com)
- Who Made Local News: September 30, 2026 (thevillagereporter.com)
Bryan
- Bryan girls tennis beats Elida, secures 20th season win (bryantimes.com)
- Little Egypt Festival Parade to feature more than 90 entries; See parade line up (southernillinoisnow.com)
- Local wildlife officers connect with youth and hunters across Highland, Clinton and Fayette counties (timesgazette.com)
Ok Pioneer! 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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