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In today's newsletter:
- Planning to attend Sidney’s big Russia Homecoming this January?
- How Lehman Catholic’s sharpshooters blew open a home game in Sidney
- Why are Ohio’s next ag leaders touring Cargill in Sidney?
Also on today's calendar: Open Mic Night at Keith’s Deli and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Very windy; periods of rain, temps: high: 54, low: 20.
- Friday: Strong winds subsiding, with a high of 23 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Unforgettable Russia Homecoming Event This January (mondialnews.com) — Sidney will host a multi-day Russia Homecoming this January, with events at the Sidney Cultural Hall, Community Center, and Library Auditorium celebrating Russian heritage. Residents can expect folk music, dance, food tastings, art workshops, and panel discussions, with organizers urging early online registration and outlining health and safety protocols for the expected large crowds. 
• Turner Lachey connects on five threes as Lehman Catholic routs Bethel (sidneydailynews.com) — Lehman Catholic’s boys basketball team thrilled the home crowd in Sidney with a 75-44 rout of Bethel, powered by Turner Lachey’s career-high 19 points and five threes. With Shane Frantz and C.J. Olding also scoring big, the Cavaliers stay unbeaten heading into Friday’s home game against Riverside at Lehman Catholic High School.
• OABA: 12 Emerging Leaders Selected for 2026 LAUNCH Program (croplife.com) — A statewide agribusiness leadership program will bring its 2026 class to tour Cargill in Sidney, giving local residents a small spotlight in Ohio’s broader farm economy. Twelve emerging leaders will spend months building skills, networking, and visiting key agribusiness sites, including the Statehouse and Sidney, to better understand industry trends and leadership demands.
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★ Featured events ★
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Open Mic Night at Keith’s Deli
Keith's Deli, 115 S Ohio Ave, Sidney
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
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Other local events
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First Day of Winter
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Christmas Eve
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Open Mic Night at Keith’s Deli
Keith's Deli , 115 S Ohio Ave , Sidney
5:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Cards
Anna Community Branch Library , 304 N 2nd St , Anna
10:00 am -
Bridge Card Club
Jackson Center Branch Library , 205 Linden St , Jackson Center
11:00 am -
Books & Brews Adult Book Club
Amos Memorial Public Library , 230 E North St , Sidney
6:00 pm -
Steve Lewis Live
Austeria Wine Boutique , 109 S Ohio Ave , Sidney
7:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime
Botkins Branch Library , 109 E Lynn St , Botkins
5:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Piqua
- Winans CEO selected as OHRA Rising Star (wdtn.com)
- Christmas mischief and music at the Piqua Center (miamivalleytoday.com)
- Dancing with the Miami Valley Stars held (dailyadvocate.com)
Russia
- Russia homecoming to be held in January (sidneydailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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