🌱 How a new sports company HQ could reshape jobs in London

Greetings London! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new sports company HQ could reshape jobs in London
• Could a paid year of service at The Commonage fit you?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 51 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 28, low: 20.
• Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Governor DeWine Announces 17 Projects Set to Create 2,347 Jobs, More Than $1.1 Billion in Investments (wktn.com) — London is set to gain 55 new full-time jobs and over $2.8 million in annual payroll as Net World Sports establishes its first U.S. headquarters and production facility here, backed by a state Job Creation Tax Credit. The project is one of 17 across Ohio announced by Governor DeWine, all aimed at expanding manufacturing, tech, and service jobs statewide.
   

• Applications open for 2026-2027 Episcopal service year for young adults (episcopalchurch.org) — Young adults in London can now apply for The Episcopal Service Corps’ 2026–2027 placement at The Commonage in London which offers housing, stipends, and spiritual formation. The program invites 21- to 35-year-olds to spend a year in service, learning about justice issues, prayer practices, and community leadership alongside other sites nationwide.
   

📸 Around London

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🗓 Upcoming Events in London

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Sean Poole: Mad Cow Bar & Grill
  Mad Cow Bar & Grill, 18 E High St, London
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Varsity Boy's Basketball vs. Jonathan Alder High School
  Jonathan Alder High School London, OH 43140
  7:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Varsity Girl's Basketball vs. Miami Trace High School
  Miami Trace High School London, OH 43140
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Varsity Boy's Basketball at Miami Trace High School
  Miami Trace High School London, OH 43140
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• 7th/8th Boy's Basketball vs. Springfield Shawnee HS/MS
  London Middle School London, OH 43140
  5:30 pm
• 7th/8th Girl's Basketball at Springfield Shawnee HS/MS
  London Middle School London, OH 43140
  5:30 pm
• A Victorian Christmas
  Davidson Interpretive Center , 5638 Lower Valley Pike , Springfield
  6:30 pm
• Christmas Wine Glasses @ Sip & Dipity — Sip & Dipity
  Sip & Dipity Paint Bar , 117 S Fountain Ave , Springfield
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Seed Exchange - Seed Drop Off
  My London Library - My London Library -
  1:00 am
• Varsity Boy's Basketball vs. Jonathan Alder High School
  Jonathan Alder High School London, OH 43140
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Drink Paint Party @ Sip & Dipity — Sip & Dipity
  Sip & Dipity Paint Bar , 117 S Fountain Ave , Springfield
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• In-Person Newborn Care and Infant Choking/CPR Sessions
  Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center , Mercy Health - Springfield Reg'l Medical Ctr , 100 Medical Center Dr , Springfield
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Country Christmas Barn's fifth season is drawing to a close this Sunday.
  Be sure to stop by this Friday or Saturday from Noon to 5:30 PM or Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for our last day of the season. We feature beautiful… (Nextdoor Arbuckle Rd)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in London. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in London. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near London here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mechanicsburg

• Urbana splits with Northwestern in bowling (urbanacitizen.com)

Hilliard

• Community rallies to replace toys after sewage leak damaged Norwich Township fire station donations (10tv.com)
• Four men storm Columbus shop in violent robbery (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• More charter schools in Columbus take action amid bus driver shortages (abc6onyourside.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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