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šŸŒ± See which Oroville youth programs scored Aaron Rodgers grant funding

Hi there, Oroville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Oroville youth programs scored Aaron Rodgers grant funding
  • Oroville community notes the recent passing of several local residents
  • Why Orovilleā€™s arts guild lost its bid for county partnership

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Aaron Rodgers' grant program commits $200K to 29 north state projects (chicoer.com) ā€” Several Oroville youth wellness efforts are getting a boost from Aaron Rodgersā€™ NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program, including the Lordā€™s Gym Kids Mud Run and Avalynnā€™s Hope Foundation. In total, $200,000 is being spread across 29 north state projects, many in Butte County communities rebuilding and expanding health, recreation, and afterā€‘school opportunities for young people.
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2. Death notices received April 15 (orovillemr.com) ā€” Oroville residents are being informed of several recent deaths in their community, with brief notices listing ages, hometowns, dates of death, and where arrangements are being handled. The list includes multiple Oroville, Chico, and nearby residents, along with local funeral home contacts for families and friends.
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3. Butte County stays with current arts partner (chicoer.com) ā€” Butte County supervisors have voted 3-2 to keep Friends of the Arts as the countyā€™s official Local Arts Agency, rejecting a competing bid from Oroville-based State Theatre Arts Guild. Oroville councilmembers and residents weighed in on both sides, raising questions about conflicts of interest, countywide arts access, and which group is better positioned to support events and grants that affect Orovilleā€™s cultural scene.
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4. PHOTOS: Huge 'Big Boy' locomotive crosses Nevada, California to honor nation's birthday (thenevadaindependent.com) ā€” Oroville residents recently watched the massive Union Pacific ā€œBig Boyā€ steam locomotive cross the Feather River as it detoured along Highway 70 between Marysville and Portola. The restored 1940s engine drew thousands of fans across Northern Nevada and California despite rain, delays, and a last-minute reroute from Reno, all to mark the nationā€™s upcoming 250th birthday.
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5. How bad are California drought conditions after storms? See lake, snow levels (fresnobee.com) ā€” Lake Oroville is currently 95% full, part of a statewide reservoir system sitting at about 121% of typical storage for this time of year, even as much of Northern California is still labeled ā€œabnormally dry.ā€ Recent storms boosted snow and lake levels, but snowpack remains only about 20% of average, meaning Oroville residents should stay mindful of ongoing drought concerns.
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    Some of you might not know me but I own and operate ET Home Services Iā€™ve been working on houses performing repairs and remodels since I was 15. Justā€¦ (Nextdoor Oroville East)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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