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In today's newsletter:
- How a two-day check scam turned into a 125-mph Montgomery chase
- Montgomery university community grieves after freshman drowns at Corn Creek Park
- How a Walker County pollution case lands on a Montgomery desk
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Georgia man sentenced to 5 years for stolen U.S. Treasury checks in Montgomery (wsfa.com) — A Georgia man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for cashing stolen U.S. Treasury checks at Montgomery post offices and leading police on a 125-mph chase through local neighborhoods and the interstate. Prosecutors say he and an accomplice used fake IDs to cash four checks and attempt 10 more, and both must repay over $14,000 in restitution. 
2. 18-year-old's body recovered from the waters of Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka (waka.com) — Montgomery readers are mourning an 18-year-old Faulkner University freshman and football player whose body was recovered Sunday morning from Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka. Local agencies, including Montgomery Fire & Rescue and Montgomery Police, joined Elmore County teams in an extensive search after he disappeared underwater Saturday, while the university is offering counseling and ministry support to students and staff.
3. Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC (alabama.gov) — Montgomery-based state environmental regulators are proposing a $75,000 consent order and corrective plan for Mar-Jac Poultry's wastewater violations at its Jasper plant. Residents can submit written comments or request a hearing within 30 days to ADEM's Water Division office at its Montgomery mailing address.
4. See how much home prices rose in Montgomery County recently (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Home prices in Montgomery County jumped sharply in May, with the median sale hitting $230,000, up more than 26% from April. While prices match last May's level, total sales volume and a comparison to statewide Alabama trends show how competitive the local market has become.
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- GW Campus Student Picture Day
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - GW Campus MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - GW Campus Dee & J leave for Houston
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
2:00 pm - PRS BOE Meeting
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - GW Campus PRS BOE Meeting
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - MS/JV/V VB @ St. James
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - JV Football @ Opelika
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:30 pm
Monday August 24
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- MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - GW Campus Student Picture Day
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - GW Campus MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - GW Campus Dee & J leave for Houston
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
2:00 pm
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's a place to take unwanted animals so they have another chance at a loving home.
We've had dogs and a kitten show up at our house. We can't have any more, so we call and they send a driver to gently, kindly take the pet from us. (Nextdoor Galan Estates/Dalraida) - CHICKEN FINGERS.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where you can purchase Fried Chicken Fingers that are tender, not overcooked and are larger than a medium… (Nextdoor Tuscany)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Montgomery. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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