🌱 Why West Milton parents are furious over a recent school bus scare

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In today's newsletter:

• Why West Milton parents are furious over a recent school bus scare
• How local runners fared at West Milton's big cross country meet

Also on today's calendar: Troy Christian at Milton-Union and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Milton parents outraged after chaotic school bus incident (wdtn.com) — Parents in West Milton are demanding answers after a Sept. 24 school bus stop turned chaotic, with children stuck on board, multiple 911 calls, and police responding. Families say the Milton-Union bus driver has a pattern of yelling and unsettling behavior, while the district defends keeping the doors closed until officers arrived, leaving many parents frustrated and worried about their kids' safety.
   

• Troy, Reeves win Miami County Invitational cross country race (miamivalleytoday.com) — West Milton hosted the Miami County Invitational cross country meet, where Troy's Zadok Reeves won the boys race and led Troy to the team title. Milton-Union runners shined on their home course with three top-five finishes, while several other nearby schools, including Newton, Bethel, and Miami East, posted strong individual and team performances.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Milton

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Thursday October 1
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  West Milton
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Thursday October 1
• Troy Christian at Milton-Union →
  Milton-Union High School, 7610 Milton-Potsdam Rd., West Milton
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Sidney at Milton-Union →
  Milton-Union High School, 7610 Milton-Potsdam Rd., West Milton
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Founders Park Grand Opening →
  Downtown West Milton, 5 North Miami St., West Milton
Tuesday October 13
• Eaton at Milton-Union →
  Milton-Union High School, 7610 Milton-Potsdam Rd., West Milton
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Knitting/Crocheting Social Hour →
  Earl Heck Community Center, 201 N. Main Street, Englewood
  10:00 am
• Grief Support Group →
  Earl Heck Community Center, 201 N. Main Street, Englewood
  10:00 am
• Senior Chair Fitness Class →
  Earl Heck Community Center, 201 N. Main Street, Englewood
  1:00 pm
• Bingo for Seniors →
  Earl Heck Community Center, 201 N. Main Street, Englewood
  1:00 pm
• Euchre Night →
  Earl Heck Community Center, 201 N. Main Street, Englewood
  5:30 pm
• Ansonia at Newton Local →
  Newton Local High School, 201 N Long St, Pleasant Hill
  6:45 pm
• Toptracer Fall League at Long Shots! →
  Long Shots Restaurant & Driving Range, 2315 South Co Road 25A, Troy
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Tipp City

• Week 2 of Flynn Trial continues with testimony, personal texts, prosecution evidence (tippgazette.com)
• Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Miami County in week ending Sept. 19? (triconews.com)
• MC Commissioners extend dog registrations for 2027 (miamivalleytoday.com)

Troy

• Troy football rolls to 42-7 win over Stebbins in MVL play (miamivalleytoday.com)
• Randy's Vintage Profiles: 1930 Waco Primary Glider (vintageaviationnews.com)
• Lehman announces homecoming court, grand marshal (miamivalleytoday.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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