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Hey there, Oneida! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Oneida's promising start turn into a 38–3 loss?
  • Want to help choose where 100 new Scott County trees go?
  • Why Bandy Creek tops this list of Tennessee's quietest campgrounds.

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oneida falls to Coalfield in a Tale of Two Halves (scnoneida.net) — Oneida High's football team fell 38–3 at Coalfield after a promising first half, dropping the Indians to 2–4 on the season. Costly penalties, big Coalfield plays, and a long light delay fueled the collapse. Oneida now looks to regroup at home next week against Oliver Springs, giving local fans a chance to see how the team responds.
   

• Cumberland Clear Plans to Plant 100 Trees (scnoneida.net) — Scott County residents can soon help Cumberland Clear plant 100 trees across the county this November, and organizers want suggestions for where they will do the most good. The effort ties into statewide forestry programs and Oneida City Park's push to become a recognized arboretum, boosting shade, beauty, and environmental education. Local schools, churches, and groups are invited to get involved.
   

• Pitch a Tent at These 8 Tennessee Campgrounds and You'll Swear You Have the Woods to Yourself (newsbreak.com) — Oneida campers get a special shout-out in this roundup of eight quiet Tennessee campgrounds, starting with Bandy Creek Campground right in town. The piece highlights its roomy, wooded sites, nearby trails, and family-friendly amenities, then tours other peaceful spots across the state. It is a handy guide if you are planning your next in-state camping escape.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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