🌱 How a Poland veteran turned lifelong service into a new local mission

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Poland veteran turned lifelong service into a new local mission
• Poland schools remember a devoted teacher and community neighbor

Also on today's calendar: edhochuli @ Westside Bowl and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warm with some sun, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Poland Army, reserve vet ventured in many careers (vindy.com) — A 74-year-old Poland resident and retired U.S. Army major is being recognized for a lifetime of military service, global work, and ongoing volunteer efforts tied to Youngstown State University and local veterans. Now settled in Poland after careers around the country, he writes a monthly scam-awareness column and remains deeply involved with ROTC alumni and the Veterans Resource Center, emphasizing service to both country and community.
   

• Annmarie Fabilli, Struthers, Ohio (wkbn.com) — A beloved former grade school teacher who spent part of her career in the Poland school district has died at 96, leaving a legacy of dedication to education, the arts, and family. Friends and former students from Poland and nearby communities can honor her at a Celebration of Life on Friday, October 2, in Boardman, or with donations to arts or Alzheimer's causes.
   

📸 Around Poland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poland

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Girard Boys Varsity Soccer @ Poland Seminary →
  Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Rd, Poland
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Radical Release Yoga →
  Poland OH
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• edhochuli @ Westside Bowl →
  Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Left End - The Final Ride →
  Edward W Powers Auditorium, 260 W Federal St, Youngstown
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Mah Jongg & Mingle →
  Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Rd., Poland
  10:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Yoga for Building Body Literacy →
  Poland OH
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Radical Release Yoga →
  Poland OH
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Magic Tree Pub & Eatery - Boardman, OH - Pigeon Forge Crew →
  Magic Tree Pub & Eatery, 7463 South Ave, Boardman
  7:00 pm

📣 Poland Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Varsity Football vs. Warren G Harding
  Boardman Local, 7777 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Zombie Run →
  Lowellville OH
• 2026 Lennie Gessler Memorial →
  Knoll Run Golf Course, 1421 Struthers Coitsville Rd, Lowellville
  9:00 am
• Mineral Ridge JV Football @ Lowellville →
  Lowellville Local School District, 52 Rocket Pl, Lowellville
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What was that referee looking at?
  The one that was facing Watson while he was being taken down by a face mask. (Nextdoor Poland Woods)

🗞 Nearby News

Struthers

• Daniel J. Baran, Struthers, Ohio (wkbn.com)
• Struthers wards redefined (vindy.com)
• William J. Horvath, Struthers, Ohio (wkbn.com)

Boardman

• Closeout store to replace Big Lots in Boardman (wkbn.com)
• Good Trouble Trumbull rallies for civic engagement (vindy.com)
• Lorraine (Sutton) Parnell, Boardman, Ohio (wkbn.com)

Ok Poland! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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