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🌱 Gladstone-born community member Beverlye Lou Alecock remembered by family and friends

Gladstone, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Gladstone! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Gladstone-born community member Beverlye Lou Alecock remembered by family and friends

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beverlye Lou Alecock (977wmoi.com) — Longtime area resident Beverlye Lou Alecock, born in Gladstone and married at Gladstone United Methodist Church, has passed away at age 91. Her family will hold a private graveside service near Media and a Celebration of Life in Oquawka on June 20, honoring her decades of community service and devotion to family.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Monmouth. Apply here.
  • Americold Logistics posted a job opening for Forklift Operator Lead in Monmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gladstone here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • John "Jack" Vincent Nichols Sr. Obituary – Gilson, IL (1931–2026) (wgil.com)

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)

Ok Gladstone! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gladstone

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gladstone

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.