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π± How a former local officer funneled cocaine into Waverly
You won't want to miss Kids Hot Chocolate & Cookie Decorating on the Waverly Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a former local officer funneled cocaine into Waverly
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Pops Spectacular - Columbus Symphony Orchestra and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Low clouds and cold, with a high of 33 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1"; cold, temps: high: 33, low: 24.
- Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 28 and low of 7 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Former Ohio officer sentenced to prison for running steroid, cocaine ring (whio.com) β A former Pike County police officer from Waverly has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for leading a multi-year steroid and cocaine trafficking operation that funneled drugs into Waverly. Prosecutors say he imported chemicals from China, sourced cocaine from California and Colombia, and used the mail to ship steroids nationwide while serving in several area departments.
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π Upcoming Events in Waverly
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- Kids Hot Chocolate & Cookie Decorating
860 W Emmitt Ave, Waverly
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Holiday Pops Spectacular - Columbus Symphony Orchestra
OU-C SHOEMAKER CENTER , 101 University Dr , Chillicothe
4:00 pm - Free Market
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library , 140 S Paint St , Chillicothe
12:00 pm - Carnival De L'Arts - Art Show at Fifty West
Fifty West Brewing Company- Chillicothe , 1 N Paint St , Chillicothe
6:00 pm - Chillicothe Trans*formers
United Way of Ross County , 69 E Water St , Chillicothe
6:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Friday December 26
π£ Waverly Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Discovery Garden
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library , 140 S Paint St , Chillicothe
9:00 am - Brunch with Friends
IHOP , 10 Consumer Center Dr , Chillicothe
10:00 am - CMS/CHS Holiday Choir Concert/Cookie Walk
CMS/CHS Auditorium and Commons Area
5:00 pm - HS Girls Basketball Home vs Valley
Eastern Local School District Beaver, OH 45613
6:00 pm - Ethics & Supervision : Raw, Real, & Required
20 N Plaza Blvd , Chillicothe
1:30 pm - Sean Poole: Austin Mill Brewing Company
Austin Mill Brewing Co , 2564 Austin Rd , Frankfort
6:00 pm - HS Boys Basketball @Ports West
Ports West Beaver, OH 45613
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rural King posted a job opening for DC Puller Saturday and Sunday Shift in Waverly. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Waverly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waverly here.
π Nearby News
Chillicothe
- Economic Report for Chillicothe & Ross County Good Even After Stress of Paper Mill Closure (sciotopost.com)
- Architect explains Chillicothe's new unified development code (chillicothegazette.com)
- Cat and 4 kittens dumped alongside road near humane society shelter (chillicothegazette.com)
Jackson
- Jackson Mayor's New Evening Code Enforcement Hours Will Help Illegal Rental Compliance Investigations (shorenewsnetwork.com)
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