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Carthage, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Carthage! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to taste-test gluten-free foods before buying them in Carthage?
  • Where to hunt for bargains at Carthage’s citywide garage sales?

Also on today's calendar: Carthage Livestock Inc. and 3 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 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Center to host gluten-sensitive food sampling class June 18 (muddyrivernews.com) — Carthage residents interested in gluten-sensitive eating can join a hands-on tasting and cooking class at Memorial Hospital’s Health & Wellness Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, June 18, for $15. Led by dietitian Jennifer Soucie, the session lets you sample gluten-free products, try simple recipes, and take home ideas—though it’s not suitable for those needing strict gluten-free conditions.
   

• Carthage, Illinois, community prepares for City Wide Garage Sales event (wgem.com) — Citywide garage sales are happening across Carthage this Friday and Saturday, giving residents two days to hunt for bargains and meet neighbors. Locals say the recurring event is a fun, affordable way to find useful items while connecting with new people in the community.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Help at Home posted a job opening for Home Care Aide - driving required in Blandinsville. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Macomb

  • Tornado watch issued for central Illinois counties until 3 pm (mcdonoughvoice.com)
  • Longtime Arts Advocates Help Bring the Goldfarb Center Vision to Life (wiu.edu)
  • Arbitrator rules in favor of laid off WIU faculty librarians (wgem.com)

Quincy

  • Summer projects underway at Quincy schools (whig.com)

Ok Carthage! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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