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🌱 What a delayed sentencing means for Paxton’s former downtown pharmacy site

Paxton, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What a delayed sentencing means for Paxton’s former downtown pharmacy site
  • What changes will Paxton’s new park director bring to local programs?

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 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Sunday: A morning shower possible, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sentencing of ex-pharmacist reset for July, judge rules (fordcountychronicle.com) — A former Paxton pharmacist’s sentencing on a felony drug charge has been pushed to July 27 so she can finally complete a long-ordered psychological evaluation, and she remains free until then. The case stems from large quantities of controlled substances seized from her Gibson City home and her former Paxton pharmacy, which has since been repurposed into Hudz Family Fun Zone on North Market Street.
   

• ‘I feel like I'm home': Gillian Littleton starts out as Paxton Park District's recreation director (fordcountychronicle.com) — Paxton’s park district has a new recreation director, with Gillian Littleton starting this week and already emphasizing listening to residents’ needs. With experience in recreation and therapeutic programs across Illinois, she says Paxton’s small, tight-knit feel makes her feel at home and eager to improve local offerings. Expect gradual changes shaped by community feedback rather than quick promises.
   

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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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