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🌱 What led to misdemeanor charges after an incident at Railroad Cafe?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to misdemeanor charges after an incident at Railroad Cafe?
  • Mitchell remembers 1964 graduate Larry Gene Rayhill, who has passed away.

Also on today's calendar: Faithfully - An Eagles & Journey Experience and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the a.m., temps: high: 67, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man facing charges after unprovoked assault at Mitchell cafe (wbiw.com) — Mitchell residents should know that a local man has been charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct after an alleged unprovoked punch at the Railroad Cafe & Lounge on West Main Street. Police say surveillance video guided their investigation, a no-trespass order was issued, and a warrant led to his April 13 arrest, with the case now before the Lawrence County Prosecutor.
   

• Larry Rayhill, 79 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) — Mitchell is remembering Larry Gene Rayhill, a 1964 Mitchell High School graduate who was born and raised here before building his life and career in Elkhart and, more recently, Sturgis. The 79-year-old retiree, known for his love of the outdoors, woodworking, and animals, has died, and his family will hold a private celebration of life later.
   

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    Saturday April 18
  • Lick Creek Band
    Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell
    7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Res-Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Direct Support Professional-BEDFORD in Mitchell. Apply here.
  • General Motors Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Group Leader - Temporary Summer Help in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mitchell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • Saddle up for ‘Mr. BNL' 2026: Country charm will take center stage Friday night at the PAC (wbiw.com)
  • Want to be an air traffic controller? Window to apply is almost here (wthr.com)
  • ACRP marks 37 years with free family fun (altoonamirror.com)

Oolitic

  • Govenor Mike Braun signs Nuclear Energy Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company (wbiw.com)

French Lick

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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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