🌱 Swanton man killed on US 20: what troopers say happened

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In today's newsletter:

• Swanton man killed on US 20: what troopers say happened
• How Swanton volleyball dominated North Central and what's next today

Also on today's calendar: Backpacking 201: Oak Opening Trek (15.3 Miles, Ages 18+).

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
• Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swanton man killed in Richfield Township crash on US 20 (13abc.com) — A 69-year-old Swanton man, James Kenczewicz, died Monday after another vehicle reportedly crossed the center line and hit his SUV on US 20 near Kilburn Road in Richfield Township. A passenger in his vehicle and the other driver were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the highway was closed for about three hours while troopers investigated.
   

• Swanton volleyball sweeps North Central (northwestsignal.net) — Swanton High School's volleyball team rolled past North Central in straight sets Monday, showing depth despite recent injuries and setting up today's conference trip to Patrick Henry. Strong play from junior hitter Kinley Curtis and the Bulldogs' improved blocking helped Swanton control all three sets and build momentum for the rest of their Northwest Ohio Athletic League schedule.
   

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Saturday October 3
• Wine Tasting @ Benfield Wines →
  Benfield Wines, 102 N Main St, Swanton
  6:00 pm

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Saturday October 17
• Backpacking 201: Oak Opening Trek (15.3 Miles, Ages 18+) →
  Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Purse Bingo - Swanton American Legion →
  200 Hallett Avenue, Swanton
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• JH Volleyball HOME vs. Archbold
  K-12 Building-1-Middle School Gym (1200)
  4:30 pm
• HS Volleyball HOME vs. Evergreen
  Admin Building-1-Varsity Gym (Athletic Facility)-
  4:45 pm
• Club Connect @ Queen Bee & Honey (Ages 13-22) →
  Queen Bee and Honey, 1710 Perrysburg Holland Rd, Holland
  5:00 pm
• MS Volleyball vs Ottawa Hills
  Evergreen Middle School Metamora, OH 43540
  5:00 pm
• Club Connect @ Queen Bee & Honey →
  Queen Bee and Honey, 1710 Perrysburg Holland Rd, Holland
  5:00 pm
• Pajama Storytime
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room B (Capacity : 37)
  6:00 pm
• Lucas County · Phone Bank →
  Holland OH
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Toddler Storytime
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  10:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Waterville Branch Library Waterville - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 47)
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Waffle House posted a job opening for Server / Wait Staff in Holland. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swanton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Delta

• Delta Council holds numerous readings on legislation (northwestsignal.net)
• Delta FFA members explore veterinary careers (northwestsignal.net)
• Swanton boys, Archbold girls both win big (northwestsignal.net)

Whitehouse

• Announcing the 2026 America in Bloom National Award Winners (greenhousegrower.com)

Holland

• Hendel: 'Don't give up the ship' among summer fund-raising efforts (toledoblade.com)

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-- 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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