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🌱 What key health and tax decisions are coming at Benton’s board meeting?

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What key health and tax decisions are coming at Benton’s board meeting?
  • Benton community mourns the passing of Carl “Herman” McDonald, 78.

Also on today's calendar: Sips & Smalls and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marshall County Board of Health April Meeting Scheduled (marshallcountydaily.com) — Marshall County’s Board of Health will meet in person at the Health Department on Slickback Road in Benton on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m., and the public is welcome. Members will vote on tax rates, the upcoming budget, employee pay, and the UK Dental Clinic lease, and hear wide-ranging updates on EMS facilities, accreditation, and community health efforts.
   

• Carl 'Herman' McDonald, 78 (marshallcountydaily.com) — Benton friends and neighbors are mourning Carl “Herman” McDonald, 78, a longtime pipefitter and devoted family man whose life will be celebrated today in town. Visitation runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann on Poplar Street, with his family inviting memories and condolences online.
   

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Benton. Apply here.
  • IntelliSource posted a job opening for Landscape Technician in Benton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ceremony marks investiture of Murray State President Ron Patterson (themurraysentinel.org)
  • Racers Host Redbirds in Key MVC Series; Drone Show Set for Friday Night - Murray State University Athletics (goracers.com)
  • USA TODAY says Kentucky is home to the 3rd best small college town in the US (kentucky.com)

Ok Benton! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Benton

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