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Worthington, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Worthington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Worthington builder is pushing harder for construction-trades careers
- See how Worthingtonās railway museum fits into Ohioās new transportation trail
Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Hilliard and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm late this afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Number of Young Adults Interested in Construction Trades Doubles to 6% (floordaily.net) ā A national buildersā group is spotlighting Worthington where NAHB chairman and local home builder Bill Owens is urging more support for construction-trades education as interest among young adults doubles to 6 percent. He argues strong pay and skills training can draw workers to help ease the housing shortage, and backs bipartisan federal legislation to expand trades pathways. 
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ā¢ America 250-Ohio announces new Ohio Transportation Trail (delgazette.com) ā Worthingtonās own Ohio Railway Museum is featured as a notable stop on the new Ohio Transportation Trail, part of Ohioās 250th anniversary celebrations. The statewide driving trail links more than 80 transportation-related sites, from aviation museums to canal experiences, and officially launches this weekend in Dennison. Residents can explore details and plan visits through the America 250-Ohio website. Ā Ā Ā
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STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Hilliard
2525 Roberts Ct, Hilliard
10:00 am
Saturday April 25
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Primary Art Show
Evening Street Elementary School , 885 Evening St. , Worthington
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
Worthington, OH Calendar , Village Green , Worthington
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Monthly Yard Waste Drop Off
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Precycle Day - Hosted by The Worthington Partnership Green Team
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Garage Sale - 6865 Joslyn Place
Worthington, OH Calendar , 6865 Joslyn Place , Worthington
9:00 am -
Worthington Farmers Market
The Shops at Worthington Place , 7227 N High St , Worthington
9:00 am -
Drug Take-Back Drive-Thru
Worthington, OH Calendar , Worthington Division of Police 6555 Worthington Galena Road , Worthington
10:00 am -
Worthington Japanese Cherry Blossom and Sister City Celebration
Worthington, OH Calendar , Old Worthington Library meeting room 820 High Street , Worthington
1:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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JV Boys' Tennis Hilliard Darby High School vs Dublin Scioto High School
Darby High School , 4200 Leppert Road , Hilliard
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JV Boys' Track, Outdoor Hilliard Darby High School vs Bishop Watterson High School vs Dublin Coffman High School vs Hilliard Bradley High School vs ...
Darby High School , 4200 Leppert Road , Hilliard
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JV Girls' Track, Outdoor Hilliard Darby High School vs Bishop Watterson High School vs Dublin Coffman High School vs Hilliard Bradley High School vs ...
Darby High School , 4200 Leppert Road , Hilliard
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Boys Tennis @ Hilliard Heritage
Hilliard Darby High School , 4200 Leppert Rd , Hilliard
5:15 pm
Wednesday April 22
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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