🌱 Could that “missed jury duty” call be a scam?

Good morning Ashtabula! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could that “missed jury duty” call be a scam?
• How one Ashtabula neighbor is helping hurricane-hit families far from home
• Why Ashtabula nearly topped Ohio’s deer harvest leaderboard this season

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: P.M. snow squalls, up to 1", with a high of 30 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
• Saturday: Cloudy, snow showers; cold, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Multiple Northeast Ohio police departments receive reports of scam callers impersonating officers (cleveland19.com) — Scam callers are impersonating the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office and claiming residents missed jury duty, then demanding money to clear a fake arrest warrant. Deputies stress they will never ask for payment over the phone and urge you to hang up, share the warning with family, and report any suspicious calls immediately.
   

2. Ashtabula man raises funds to help Jamaica family rebuild after Hurricane Melissa damage (news5cleveland.com) — An Ashtabula resident, Nicholi Cox, is leading a fundraiser to help his family and neighbors in Jamaica rebuild after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa damage. He and his wife are collecting donations for essentials like generators, roofing materials, mattresses, and clothing, especially for residents in the St. Ann area still without power, water, or safe housing.
   

3. Hunters in this Ohio county bagged the most deer in 2025 gun season (cleveland.com) — Ashtabula County hunters logged the second-highest deer harvest in Ohio’s 2025 gun season, with 3,031 deer checked, just behind Coshocton County. The report details statewide totals, top counties, weapon types used, and upcoming gun and muzzleloader seasons that local hunters can still plan for.
   

4. Full schedule released for Ohio's 2026 county fairs: See the list (wtol.com) — Mark your calendars: the 2026 Ashtabula County Fair is set for August 11–16, giving local families plenty of time to plan summer fun and 4-H projects. The state has released dates for all 94 Ohio county and independent fairs, plus the Ohio State Fair, so you can map out road-trip fair adventures too.
   

5. UC alumna named a 2026 Marshall Scholar (uc.edu) — An Ashtabula native, Taylor Allgood, has been named a 2026 Marshall Scholar, one of just 43 American students selected. The University of Cincinnati alum plans to pursue graduate studies in food anthropology and international planning in the U.K., building on her work in food justice and public administration.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Tech Connect: Geneva
  Geneva Public Library - Ashtabula County District Library , 860 Sherman St , Geneva
  10:00 am
• JH Girls Basketball @ Heritage
  Conneaut Middle School , 230 Gateway Ave , Conneaut
  4:30 pm
• JH Boys Basketball @ Girard
  Jefferson Area Junior High Jefferson, OH 44047
  5:00 pm
• HS Band Rock the Halls Concert
  Jefferson Area High School Jefferson, OH 44047
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Holidays in the Village
  Geneva-on-the-Lake Visitors Bureau , 5540 Lake Rd E , Geneva
  10:00 am
• LIVE MUSIC with Lyle James Heath at Markko Vineyard
  Markko Vineyard and Winery , 4500 S Ridge Rd W , Conneaut
  1:00 pm
• Date Night Fridays
  Ferrante Winery & Ristorante , 5585 N River Rd W , Geneva
  4:00 pm
• Wrestling @ Riverside Rumble
  Jefferson Area High School Jefferson, OH 44047
  4:00 pm
• Bowling @ Berkshire (Sky Lanes)
  Jefferson Area High School Jefferson, OH 44047
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Just DeeDee Music
  Markko Vineyard and Winery , 4500 S Ridge Rd W , Conneaut
  2:00 pm
• Polar Express
  Lake Shore And Michigan Southern Passenger Depot , 342 Depot St , Conneaut
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors 😊 I have a neutral colored baby bassinet and mesh baby bath seat.
  The bassinet plays music and has a nightlight. Works great. My granddaughter outgrew it. Free to anyone in need!!! If interested contact me and I… (Nextdoor State Rd)
• Jason and his crew did a phenomenal job on my front bay window and my garage door.
  Very professional work and completed very timely. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone, will definitely use for my next home… (Nextdoor Saybrook)

• Trillium Staffing posted a job opening for Heavy Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered in Ashtabula. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ashtabula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashtabula here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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