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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Pickerington levy on the ballot; Amanda-Clearcreek FFA champion

Plus, Amanda-Clearcreek's Emma Strickler wins a national FFA title.

The Daily Lancaster team2 stories11 sources4 min read

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Pickerington Schools' income tax levy is on the ballot, and Heath plays on Friday

$19 millionprojected Pickerington Schools deficit by fiscal year 2029

That's the district's projection if it gets no more money.

Source: 10TV

If you live in the Pickerington Schools district, an income tax levy is on the ballot in the November election. Without more money, the district is projecting a $19 million deficit by fiscal year 2029.

If you follow Friday night football, Heath survived the opening round 22-21 over Fairfield Union, a one-point squeaker. Pickerington North shut out Groveport Madison 37-0. Both teams play in the regional quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

Heath and Pickerington North play regional quarterfinals Friday at 7 p.m.

TeamFriday opponent
HeathAt New Lexington
Pickerington NorthWorthington Kilbourne
ReynoldsburgAt Upper Arlington

Source: The Crescent-News

Also coming up: three Fairfield County veterans will be inducted into the Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame.

  • Honorees: Brian P. Green, Ronald E. Nixon, Lester E. "Gene" Wood
  • When: Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
  • Where: , 1550 Sheridan Drive, Lancaster

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Amanda-Clearcreek's Emma Strickler wins a national FFA public speaking title

If you know an Amanda-Clearcreek FFA member, pass along a congratulations to Emma Strickler. She won the national championship in Extemporaneous Public Speaking at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. She's the chapter's first national champion in a Career Development Event ().

Top 4finalists in the nation in the final round

Reaching the final round put Strickler among the top four competitors in the nation.

Source: Scioto Post

Strickler advanced through preliminaries, semi-finals and finals. Chapter members gathered for the fourth general session to hear the results. Thirty minutes of prep is less time than many of us spend picking a lunch spot.

Each speech starts with a draw of topics and a short prep window

18
topics in the pool, with three drawn
30 minutes
to research and prepare
4 to 6 minutes
for the speech

Sources: Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, Scioto Post

  • Freshman year: third in state, FFA Creed Public Speaking
  • Sophomore year: first in state, Beginning Prepared Public Speaking
  • Competed at the national level every year of high school

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Cross country

The Lancaster girls' team finished eighth at the Division I regional and qualified for the state meet. Gabe McNeal and Luke Taylor qualified as individuals on the boys' side. The Eagle-Gazette reports three area teams and six individuals advanced, and USA Today lists the Division I state meet at on Nov. 7. Lancaster Eagle-GazetteUSA TODAY

Three area teams and six individuals qualified for state cross country

Source: Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Berne Union

Every bus in the Berne Union Local School District now has illuminated school bus signs, illuminated stop signs and lighted crossover mirrors, funded by a $42,516 state grant. The district installed them over the summer. Scioto Post

Economic update

The Fairfield County Economic Update is Dec. 15 in Carroll. Business and community leaders will hear about regional economic growth, infrastructure investments and air travel. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Christmas lights are coming to Pataskala this week. The McCoy Cabin's Holly Jolly Lights brings a display of dazzling lights and festive characters, with a twilight showing (5:15-6:30 p.m.) and a night showing (7-8:15 p.m.) on Friday, Nov. 6. It's a little early, but we'll allow it.

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Daily Lancasterto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Pickerington levy on the ballot; Amanda-Clearcreek FFA champion

Plus, Amanda-Clearcreek's Emma Strickler wins a national FFA title.

The TLDR

  1. Pickerington Schools' income tax levy is on the ballot
  2. Heath and Pickerington North play regional football Friday
  3. Amanda-Clearcreek's Emma Strickler is an FFA national champion
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Around Lancaster

From The CW Columbus, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.

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    Election Day: Ohioans to elect new governor, US senator Tuesday

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    Who in the area is headed to the OHSAA State Cross Country Championships?

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  3. Your Ohio News13 hours ago

    Mount Vernon’s Calvin Heithaus takes second at regional, advances to state

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  4. Your Ohio News13 hours ago

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    Carrollton and Malvern cross-country runners completed their postseason runs at the Pickerington North regional championships, with Landyn Winkler, Gabi McCort and Dekon Pennington leading their teams.

  5. Your Ohio News14 hours ago

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