Good morning New Lexington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How New Lexington police say they disrupted a local fentanyl operation
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A stray morning thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fentanyl seized by police in New Lexington (whiznews.com) — New Lexington police say a month-long undercover operation led to seizing more than 9 grams of fentanyl, cash, and evidence of ongoing drug trafficking in the village. One suspect is in custody, and officers are asking residents to report suspected narcotics activity anonymously through the department’s Drug Enforcement Tip Line at 740-342-4111, option 4.

📸 Around New Lexington
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Thursday June 18
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Mornings in the Park →
Ludowici Community Foundation Park, 405 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday June 15
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Family Feature Film Fun →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
12:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
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Roseville Farmers Market →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Bustin' Geodes →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
12:00 pm
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Senior Fitness →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
4:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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Perry Metro Housing Roseville Apts. Bookmobile Stop →
Perry Metropolitan Housing, 13000 Parkview Dr, Roseville
5:30 pm
Saturday June 20
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Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Sing Along Brunch - LAKESIDE ☀️ →
The Dirty Oar, 11272 Avondale Rd, Thornville
10:00 am
Friday June 26
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Family Puzzle Party →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
4:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
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30-Minute Mini Music Makers →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
5:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
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Color Me Happy →
Roseville Branch Library (Muskingum County Library System), 41 N Main St, Roseville
2:30 pm
Tuesday July 14
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Mystery Book Club →
Perry County Senior Center, 520 1st St, New Lexington
1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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The Groove Brothers Band at Tecumseh Theatre →
Tecumseh Commons/Tecumseh Theater, 116 W Main St, Shawnee
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in New Lexington. Apply here.
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Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in New Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lexington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Logan
- State funding boosts Logan roads tied to Hocking Hills growth (lancastereaglegazette.com)
- City council updates codified ordinances, addresses water leak (logandaily.com)
- Indiana congressman introduces HAILEY act to enhance missing child alerts (wrtv.com)
Zanesville
- 24th Annual Rushing Wind Biker Church Bikerfest (whiznews.com)
Ok New Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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