🌱 Why Perry’s Greg Mechenbier is on Ohio’s must-watch receiver list

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Perry’s Greg Mechenbier is on Ohio’s must-watch receiver list

Also on today's calendar: Eric Andrews and 2 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Best receivers in Ohio Division IV, DV high school football entering 2026 (cleveland.com) — Perry football fans can look for a big senior season from wide receiver Greg Mechenbier, who’s been singled out among Ohio’s top Division IV and V pass-catchers after a 543-yard, six-touchdown junior year. The statewide roundup, based on coach input, spotlights receivers and tight ends expected to be major playmakers when the 2026 high school season kicks off.
   

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📸 Around Perry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Perry

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 15

• Pride Quilt Raffle →
  Lake County Historical Society, 3573 Main St, Perry
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 10

• Board of Education Regular Meeting
  Perry Local School District Perry, OH 44081
  5:45 pm

Thursday August 13

• Read to Major In-Person
  Perry Public Library 3753 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Eric Andrews →
  Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Rd, Madison
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 27

• Madison Village Outdoor Market — Froyo Shop →
  Madison Village Square Park, 52-76 OH-84, Madison
  5:00 pm

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📣 Perry Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 8

• Taste Of Laurentia →
  Laurentia Vineyard & Winery, 4599 S Madison Rd, Madison
  1:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Board of Education Regular Meeting
  Perry Local School District Perry, OH 44081
  5:45 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Woof Wednesday →
  Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Rd, Madison
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Read to Major In-Person
  Perry Public Library 3753 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081
  5:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Just Pluckin' Around at Fossil Creek →
  Fossil Creek Winery, 5807 S Madison Rd, Madison
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Rosé & Roses Wine Trail →
  Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 N River Rd W, Geneva
  12:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• High Horse at Stonegait Winery →
  Stonegait Winery, 4275 Bates Rd, Madison
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing and Rehab posted a job opening for Housekeeping and Laundry Attendants in Madison. Apply here.
• Giant Eagle posted a job opening for Painesville Giant Eagle Team Member in Painesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Perry here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Madison

• Concord Township plans open house for single trash hauler proposal (news-herald.com)
• Beachwood man gets 6 years for filming boy in Mentor mall restroom (cleveland.com)
• Painesville mom says bat infestation at condominium complex has gone unresolved for weeks, raising health concerns (fox8.com)

Fairport Harbor

• Indian Springs' Martin named alternate for 2026 Patriot Game... (shelbycountyreporter.com)

Mentor

• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001959173-26-005591 (sec.gov)
• Man gets 6 years in prison for bathroom incident at Great Lakes Mall (news-herald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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