🌱 How did Blountstown edge Marianna in Thursday night’s softball slugfest?

Hello Blountstown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Blountstown edge Marianna in Thursday night’s softball slugfest?

Also on today's calendar: Creative Crafters.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 62.
• Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Area scores and highlights for Thursday, April 16th (wjhg.com) — Blountstown softball fans will want to know their team edged Marianna 18-17 in a high-scoring thriller Thursday night, highlighted in this roundup of area baseball and softball scores. The list also recaps results for nearby schools like Liberty County, Bay, and Bozeman, helping local sports followers track how regional rivals are performing this week.
   

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📸 Around Blountstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blountstown

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 6

• Kid's Crafternoons (Grades K – 5th)
  Harrell Memorial Library, 13016 Co Rd 12, Bristol
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Creative Crafters
  Harrell Memorial Library , 13016 Co Rd 12 , Bristol
  1:00 pm

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📣 Blountstown Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Liberty Bulldogs vs North Bay Haven Buccaneers
  Liberty County High School , 12852 Co Rd 12 , Bristol
  6:00 pm
• NBHA JV Softball @ Liberty County
  12852 Co Rd 12 , Bristol
  9:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• Big Dog Rodeo - Circle D Ranch
  Circle D Ranch Arena & Rodeo , 3121 Dryden Dr , Marianna
  6:30 pm
• Big Dog Rodeo
  Circle D Ranch Arena & Rodeo , 3121 Dryden Dr , Marianna
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• Saturday Storytime (Ages 4 – 10 recommended)
  Jimmy Weaver Memorial Library , 22149 FL-20 , Hosford
  10:00 am

Thursday May 21

• LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12)
  Harrell Memorial Library , 13016 Co Rd 12 , Bristol
  3:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Citizen's Lodge Park, Marianna, FL (22) 30
  4574 Lodge Dr , Marianna
  1:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• 🏹 Doer Academy - Summer of Survival for Ages 5-7
  Kids By Design , 4404A Lafayette St , Marianna
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Cashier/Drive-Thru Team Member in Blountstown. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail) - No Experience Required in Blountstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blountstown here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Marianna

• Step Into The Mysterious Underground World That Lies Beneath One Of Florida's Most Beloved State Parks (familydestinationsguide.com)
• 10 Shockingly Affordable Florida Cities Where Social Security Covers It All (familydestinationsguide.com)
• 7 Spine-Tingling Spots In Florida That Will Haunt Your Dreams (familydestinationsguide.com)

Quincy

• Quincy Pre-K teacher Lauren House reaches second place in America's Favorite Teacher national contest (wtxl.com)
• Sexyy Red - Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa (Album Review) (ratingsgamemusic.com)

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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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