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Worthington, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Worthington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s planned for Worthington’s big July 4 celebration this year?
- How much do regulations add to new home prices?
- Why the “silver tsunami” won’t fix the housing crunch
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Celebrate the Fourth of July with these central Ohio events (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Worthington families can mark their calendars for a free July 4 picnic and fireworks show at Thomas Worthington High School, running 4–11 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m. Nearby Worthington Hills will host a Firecracker Trot 5K on June 27, a Family Fun Fest June 28, and a neighborhood parade on July 4, alongside many other central Ohio celebrations. 
• Here's how much regulation costs add to new home prices (roselawgroupreporter.com) — Worthington homebuilder Bill Owens is spotlighted in a new national study showing government regulations add more than $131,000 to the price of a typical new single-family home. The analysis by the National Association of Home Builders argues that trimming costly rules could help ease the housing affordability crunch for buyers nationwide.
• Builders call attention to ‘silver tsunami' supply constraints (tileletter.com) — Worthington-based homebuilder Bill Owens is helping lead a national push to address how aging homeowners staying put are tightening housing supply for younger buyers. The National Association of Home Builders says this “silver tsunami” won’t fix shortages alone and is urging policies that spur new construction and make homeownership more attainable across generations.
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June Candles & Corks →
Worthington Candle Works, 646 N High St, Worthington
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Architectural Review Board and Municipal Planning Commission →
Worthington, OH Calendar, Worthington Municipal Building 6550 N. High Street, Worthington
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Monthly Yard Waste Drop Off →
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Worthington Farmers Market →
Worthington, OH Calendar, Downtown Worthington, Worthington
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Garage Sale - 21 Orchard Drive →
Worthington, OH Calendar, 21 Orchard Drive, Worthington
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Worthington's Revolutionary War Veterans - America 250 at St. John's Series →
Worthington, OH Calendar, 700 N. High Street, Worthington
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Concerts on the Green →
Worthington, OH Calendar, Corners of SR 161 and High St., Worthington
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Let's Dish: A Cookbook Club →
Worthington, OH Calendar, 2280 Hard Road, Worthington
7:30 pm
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
Monday June 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Davidson Baseball →
Davidson High School 5100 Davidson Road Hilliard, OH 43026
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Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Grandview Heights Public Library Grandview Heights - Meeting Room
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SCE Summer Open Library
Scottish Corners Elementary 5950 Sells Mills Drive, Dublin, OH 43017
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BHS Youth Soccer Camp →
Bradley High School 2800 Walker Road Hilliard, OH 43026
5:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
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🗞 Nearby News
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- How does 8 OHSAA football teams moving to D1 alter playoff regions? (dispatch.com)
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Westerville
- Trail Towns Update And The Ohio to Erie Trail Rebuild (thewestervillenews.com)
- Corrine Burger, longtime local JPMorgan leader, to helm Columbs Partnership (dispatch.com)
- What ODRC knew: Transparency questioned after Columbus officer shot by high-risk offender (abc6onyourside.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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