🌱 Grove City-born Mercer resident Reid Watson remembered by family and friends
Grove City, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Grove City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Grove City-born Mercer resident Reid Watson remembered by family and friends
- Which Grove City athletes brought home gold and broke school records?
- How a Grove City store got swept into a nine‑month theft spree
Also on today's calendar: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival .
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Reid James Watson, Mercer, PA (wkbn.com) — Grove City readers are noting the passing of Mercer resident Reid James Watson, who was born in Grove City in 1965 and recently died at age 61. His family includes a son, granddaughter, father, and sisters, and he will be buried in Mt. Washington Cemetery with no public services planned. 
2. End of the Year wrapup: Another impressive display by area athletes (alliednews.com) — Grove City athletes and coaches capped the 2025-26 school year with multiple District 10 team titles, state medals, and historic career milestones. From wrestling and track gold to record-setting wins in the pool and on the mat, the wrapup highlights how Eagles competitors and coaches stacked up against neighboring Lakeview, Mercer, and Slippery Rock programs.
3. NY pair sentenced in Erie County in Bath & Body Works theft spree (nydailyrecord.com) — A statewide Bath & Body Works theft spree that included the Grove City store led to jail sentences, probation, and restitution orders for two New York defendants. Pennsylvania authorities said the pair stole thousands in merchandise from multiple locations before being identified through mall surveillance and vehicle images.
4. Steven M. Whitehouse, Jackson Center, PA (wkbn.com) — Grove City connections run deep in the life of Steven M. Whitehouse, born here in 1973 and remembered through arrangements at Cunningham Funeral Home on Bessemer Avenue. The 52-year-old machinist from Franklin, formerly of Jackson Center, will be honored at a Celebration of Life service planned for July.
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★ Featured events ★
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Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival →
Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington
1:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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The Shiners "FULL BAND" outdoor Show →
Big Rail Brewing, 2158 Mercer Butler Pike, Grove City
3:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baccalaureate
Mercer Area SD Mercer High School Auditorium
7:30 pm -
Senior Awards Ceremony
Slippery Rock Area High School 201 Kiester Rd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057
7:00 pm -
Early Dismissal
Mercer Area SD Mercer, PA 16137 -
Grade 6 Promotion
Mercer Area SD Mercer Elementary
10:00 am -
The Ford Music Center – Open House →
The Ford Music Center, 1008 Highland Ave, New Castle
3:00 pm -
Vino Veritas →
New Castle Playhouse, 202 E Long Ave, New Castle
7:30 pm -
Commencement
Mercer Area SD Mercer High School Auditorium
7:30 pm -
Community Yoga Wellness Series – 3 of 6 →
Cascade Park, 1928 E Washington St, New Castle
12:00 pm -
Teacher Inservice
Mercer Area SD Mercer, PA 16137 -
Planning Commission Meeting
Slippery Rock Township 155 Branchton RD, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
6:30 pm -
Supervisor Meeting
Slippery Rock Township 155 Branchton RD, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
8:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Call or text 7244217189 Happyy times handyman services we do the little job and the big job.
Don’t be afraid to reach out. Have a great day (Nextdoor Mercer)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Home Team Supervisor in Grove City. Apply here.
- Eat'n Park posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager in Grove City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grove City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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