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🌱 How a late-night fishing trip in Paris ended with hate-crime charges
Good day Paris! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a late-night fishing trip in Paris ended with hate-crime charges
- How Paris softball powered a 22-3 rout and what’s next
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 60, low: 36.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Community reacts after brothers charged with hate crime in Edgar Co. (wcia.com) — Residents in Paris are reacting after two brothers were denied pre-trial release on attempted murder and hate crime charges tied to an April 3 confrontation at White Oaks Park. A Danville alderman and friends say a fishing trip turned frightening after alleged racial harassment and gunfire, prompting calls for safety, unity, and continued support for Paris Police from both Paris and Danville community members. 
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: Danville softball gets past Oakwood/Schlarman (bnd.com) — Paris High School’s softball team rolled to a 22-3 home win over Geo-RF, with local players driving in runs as the Tigers dominated in four innings. A broader roundup highlights how nearby teams from Danville, Westville, Salt Fork, and others fared this week, plus who they’ll face next, giving Paris fans a quick snapshot of the regional spring sports picture.
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ROE 11 Tech Networking Meeting
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Kids Day at Ashmore
Ashmore Estates , 22645 E Co Rd 1050 N , Ashmore
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Ashmore Estates , 22645 E Co Rd 1050 N , Ashmore
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HS Baseball vs. Cumberland
KANSAS CUSD 3 , 310 S Front St , Kansas
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HS Softball vs Sullivan
KANSAS CUSD 3 , 201 S Catherine St , Kansas
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3rd Concert Preview
Carolyn Wenz Elem School Paris, IL 61944
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Track vs. Mattoon/Tri-county
Mayo Middle School Paris, IL 61944
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Investigate Day and /or Night with The Wraith Chasers
Ashmore Estates , 22645 E Co Rd 1050 N , Ashmore
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BYU Vocal Point
Charleston High School , 1615 Lincoln Ave , Charleston
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BYU Vocal Point, BYU Noteworthy
Charleston High School , 1615 Lincoln Ave , Charleston
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Paris. Apply here.
- Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Assistant Principal/Athletic Director in Paris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paris here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charleston
- Charleston grad returns for concert with BYU acapella group (jg-tc.com)
- Jerry L. Dittamore (70) of Mattoon - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.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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