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🌱 What Girard readers need to know after the Gazette’s final issue

Girard, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Girard! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Girard readers need to know after the Gazette’s final issue

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with a strong t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Windy, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newspapers in Girard, Virden, Palmyra last issues were June 3 (enquirerdemocrat.com) — Girard residents just lost a major local institution: the Girard Gazette printed its final issue on June 3, ending nearly 150 years of coverage alongside sister papers in Virden and Palmyra. The owner cited rising costs for gas, paper, and other materials, and says details on subscription refunds will be shared with readers soon.
   

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  • GrowMark Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Specialist - Prairieland FS - Auburn, IL in Auburn. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Creep allegedly confessed to photographing up 13-year-old girl's dress on cruise (nypost.com)

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  • Meet the newest Sangamon County Board member (sj-r.com)

Ok Girard! 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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