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The Plains, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers The Plains! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How would a new plastics plant change daily life in The Plains?
- What does the new anti–data center stance mean for The Plains?
Also on today's calendar: The Mingler! Tuesday Social Night and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Athens County residents share their thoughts on CCC Plastics (athensmessenger.com) — Residents packed The Plains Intermediate School to debate a proposed CCC Plastics plant that could bring 25 jobs but also tax breaks and microplastic concerns to The Plains. Speakers clashed over environmental risks, past broken job promises, and whether Athens County should welcome another plastics manufacturer into the community. 
• Athens County Commission: Commissioners pass resolution opposing construction of data centers (athensmessenger.com) — Athens County commissioners have formally opposed new data centers, a move closely watched by residents of The Plains living near a proposed facility across U.S. 33 from Athens High School. Locals worry about infrastructure strain, stormwater, and impacts near the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway and Wolf Plains Mound Group.
📸 Around The Plains
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Digital Literacy Walk-In Hours →
The Plains Public Library, 14 S Plains Rd, The Plains
11:00 am
Monday August 10
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Other local events
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The Mingler! Tuesday Social Night →
The Star Chamber Arcade, 74 N Court St Suite 001, Athens
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Athens Art Guild Art Market →
Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens
9:00 am -
M ROSS PERKINS wsg/THE NEW MARSHFIELDS AT JACKIE O'S →
Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery, 25 Campbell St, Athens
6:30 pm -
Southeast Ohio CLC/ALF Meeting →
Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains
12:30 pm -
ERNIE JOHNSON FROM DETROIT at JACKIE O'S →
Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery, 25 Campbell St, Athens
6:00 pm -
Dungeons and Dragons →
The Plains Public Library, 14 S Plains Rd, The Plains
4:00 pm -
Tabletop RPG Afternoon →
The Plains Public Library, 14 S Plains Rd, The Plains
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
Saturday August 15
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
📣 The Plains Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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International King Midget Jamboree Cruise-in →
Athens, OH Calendar Athens, OH 45701
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Bounty on the Bricks →
Athens, OH Calendar Athens, OH 45701
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Ohio Baseball August Prospect Camp →
Bob Wren Stadium & Trautwein Field, 140 S Shafer St, Athens
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Digital Literacy Walk-In Hours →
Chauncey Public Library, 29 Converse St, Chauncey
11:00 am
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 16
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in The Plains. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near The Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- 171st Athens County Fair to kick off Friday (athensmessenger.com)
- Extended Flood Hazard Mapping Project completed for Athens County (athensindependent.com)
- Letter to the editor: CCC Plastics: Building Opportunity, Careers, and Community in Athens County (athensmessenger.com)
Nelsonville
- William Jordan Sells 989 Shares of Rocky Brands (NASDAQ:RCKY) Stock (marketbeat.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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