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🌱 Abingdon family mourns John “Jack” Nichols Sr., 94, of Gilson

Abingdon, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Abingdon! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Abingdon family mourns John “Jack” Nichols Sr., 94, of Gilson

Also on today's calendar: Justin Moore and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• John "Jack" Vincent Nichols Sr. Obituary – Gilson, IL (1931–2026) (wgil.com) — Family and friends in Abingdon are mourning John “Jack” Nichols Sr., whose daughter Carrie Shull lives in town and will help host a June 27 celebration of his life at the family farm. The longtime Gilson resident, Air Force veteran, farmer, and beloved storyteller leaves a large extended family across Knox County who remember his humor, hospitality, and deep love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday June 17
  • Finance Committee Meeting
    Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Avon Campus Flex Room
    5:15 pm
  • Budget Hearing Meeting
    Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Avon Campus Flex Room
    6:00 pm
  • Abingdon-Avon Regular Board Meeting
    Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 Avon Campus Flex Room
    6:15 pm
    • Thursday July 9
  • Justin Moore →
    Knox County Fairgrounds, 300 S Soangetaha Rd, Galesburg
    7:00 pm

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  • Ben Forney - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Abingdon. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Knoxville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galesburg

  • Pickle Fest and food trucks among 12 events around Galesburg this weekend (galesburg.com)
  • Galesburg District 205 fills curriculum director role with 30-year education veteran (wgil.com)
  • LA Homicide Suspect Arrested in Galesburg Traffic Stop; Stolen Gun Recovered (977wmoi.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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