🌱 Can the Panthers turn last year’s heartbreak into a title run?

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• Can the Panthers turn last year’s heartbreak into a title run?

Also on today's calendar: Alexander Yard Apts. Bookmobile Stop.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• The New Lexington Panthers prepare ahead of their chase for a third consecutive MVL-Small title (woub.org) — New Lexington football fans can look ahead to another promising Panthers season as the team reloads for a run at a third straight MVL-Small title. Senior leaders and Coach Kevin Board express confidence despite key graduations, eyeing a 16-0, state-championship dream as they open on the road at Fairfield Union on August 21.
   

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📸 Around New Lexington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Lexington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 11

• Mystery Book Club →
  Perry County Senior Center, 520 1st St, New Lexington
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 11

• Alexander Yard Apts. Bookmobile Stop →
  Alexander Yard, 625 Center St, New Lexington
  4:00 pm

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📣 New Lexington Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Genre Jumpers Book Club
  Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  5:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Positive Affirmation Jars
  Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  4:00 pm
• Shades of HUNKS at American Legion Post 240 (Murray City, OH) 08/07/26 →
  American Legion Post 420, 14007 Locust St, Murray City
  8:00 pm

Monday August 10

• PCPD Board Meeting -August 2026- Somerset →
  Somerset Library, 117 W Main St, Somerset
  1:00 pm
• Senior Fitness
  Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  4:00 pm
• Makers' Supply Exchange
  Roseville Branch Library -
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Roseville Farmers Market
  Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  3:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Needlework Learning Circle
  Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  3:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Family Feature Film Fun
  Roseville Branch Library - General Library
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Somerset Senior Village Bookmobile Stop →
  Somerset Senior, 101 Max Emmert Dr, Somerset
  4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Lainey was LOST on August 3, 2026 in New Lexington, OH 43764 near Libary Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor New Lexington)

• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in JUNCTION CITY, OH S15140 in Junction City. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Logan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lexington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Logan

• Athens Shakespeare Company presents: Two Gentlemen of Verona (woub.org)
• 4-H rabbit show at the Logan County Fair (lincolndailynews.com)
• Anderson sentenced to 9 to 12 years on drug convictions (peakofohio.com)

Nelsonville

• William Jordan Sells 989 Shares of Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) Stock (marketbeat.com)
• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001437749-26-025672 (sec.gov)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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