š± How a Leicester upbringing is powering one momās first Boston Marathon
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Leicester upbringing is powering one momās first Boston Marathon
- How a Leicester fishermanās gadget uncovered a 44-year-old stolen VW
- How Leicester police helped crack a multi-state fake sports ticket scheme
Also on today's calendar: Alton Brown and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Showers around in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 44.
- Sunday: Showers; cooler in the p.m., with a high of 55 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Boston Marathon 2026: Santucci pounds pavement for Project Just Because (hopkintonindependent.com) ā A Leicester-raised runner is taking on her first Boston Marathon to raise $10,000 for Project Just Because, a nonprofit helping families with basics like food and clothing. Inspired by her Leicester upbringing about helping neighbors, sheās turning her fatherās unfinished marathon attempt into motivation while showing her young daughters what hard work and community support look like. 
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2. VW Lost in Lake Since 1982 Shows Up on Some Guy's Fish Finder (thedrive.com) ā A long-missing 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup was just pulled from Rochdale Pond in Leicester after an anglerās fish finder spotted it, ending a 44-year mystery. Leicester police, fire, highway crews, and the State Police Dive Team teamed up Monday to recover the surprisingly intact truck, which investigators confirmed had been reported stolen when it was nearly new. Ā Ā Ā
3. Son of Boston Bruins legend Gerry Cheevers charged with sports ticket fraud (bostonherald.com) ā Leicester residents should know that local police led a months-long investigation that resulted in the arrest of a man accused of running a fake discounted sports ticket scheme tied to a Leicester larceny warrant. Authorities say he also faced related warrants from Newburyport and Nevada, and heās now being held in Worcester County jail after arraignment in East Brookfield District Court. Ā Ā Ā
4. Feds charge 13 in alleged Worcester-based drug trafficking operation (telegram.com) ā Leicester police were among several Central Massachusetts departments credited with helping federal agents dismantle an alleged Worcester-based drug trafficking ring moving cocaine, meth, and fentanyl from Puerto Rico. Thirteen people now face federal conspiracy charges that carry potential prison time and large fines, highlighting how regional cooperation, including Leicesterās, supports major narcotics investigations. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Leicester
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Open Meeting and Discussion Group for Worcester County Indivisible Alliance
Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem St, Worcester
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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South at Doherty
Foley Stadium
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Alton Brown
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts , 2 Southbridge St , Worcester
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Rise Up and Thrive: Holistic Health and Wellness Expo
Sally Mc Dermott Dance Center , 421 Washington St , Auburn
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Engineers on the Go: Free STEM Program (Grades 3ā5)
Canterbury , 100 Institute Rd , Worcester
8:30 am -
Bylaw Committee Regular Meeting
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Planning Board Meeting - Agenda/Public Hearing Notice 4.21.26
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Zoning Board of Appeals - Agenda/Public Hearing Notices 4/22
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6:05 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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š Events Nearby
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Joey and Friends
Friendly Ass Farm , 195 Charlton Rd , Spencer
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Shrewsbury JV Baseball @ Auburn
Auburn High School , 99 Auburn St , Auburn
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Nashoba Regional JV Softball @ Auburn
Auburn High School , 99 Auburn St , Auburn
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Howling Wolf Comedy Showcase | Cocktail Garden and Kitchen
Cocktail Garden & Kitchen , 64 Franklin St , Worcester
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
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- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate in Leicester. Apply here.
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter Full Time in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leicester here.
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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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