🌱 How neighbors helped a homeless man who once lived in De Soto.
Hello again De Soto! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How neighbors helped a homeless man who once lived in De Soto.
Also on today's calendar: Roadkill Bingo and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers early in the morning, temps: high: 60, low: 38.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jefferson County women secure home for man, dog (myleaderpaper.com) — A group of Jefferson County women helped longtime homeless resident Dan Cothern and his dog Bentley move from years on the streets in places including De Soto into a permanent RV home in Fenton. They’re still fundraising to cover pad rent until his Social Security benefits are restored, highlighting both the community’s generosity and ongoing need for support. 
📸 Around De Soto
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Upcoming Events in
De Soto
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★ Featured events ★
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2 PEDROS 1-4PM | DESOTO
LaChance Vineyards, 12237 Peter Moore Ln, De Soto
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Roadkill Bingo
Amvets Post 42 , 555 Joachim Ave , Herculaneum
6:00 pm -
Jefferson County Local Track Meet
De Soto Senior High School , 815 Amvets Dr , De Soto
9:00 am -
Northwest Girls JV Soccer @ DeSoto
De Soto Senior High School , 815 Amvets Dr , De Soto
5:00 pm -
Koozy lounge presents Close Enough For Country Band
kozzys , 516 N Main St , De Soto
6:00 pm -
Perryville Girls Varsity Soccer @ DeSoto
De Soto Senior High School , 815 Amvets Dr , De Soto
6:30 pm -
St. Clair Girls Varsity Soccer @ DeSoto
De Soto Senior High School , 815 Amvets Dr , De Soto
5:00 pm -
SHOW ME THE MONEY
Mississippi River Eagles , 330 Bailey Rd , Crystal City
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Nanda's 7 Course Dinner
Villa Antonio Winery , 3660 Linhorst Rd , Hillsboro
6:00 pm -
DC vs Marvel Trivia Night
Hillsboro Civic Center South Entrance (FLAGSTOP) , Olympian Village
6:00 pm -
Jefferson College Observatory "Aim For The Stars" Public Star Viewing Event
Jefferson College Observatory , 9857 Farm Rd , Hillsboro
8:00 pm -
Festus: Paint Your Own Door Mat
Main Street Creations , 12 E Main St , Festus
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- USGS Projects Increased Earthquake Risks From New Madrid Fault
Source: 103.3 WKFR https://share.newsbreak.com/i4vyx4sd (Nextdoor Sunrise Lakes)
- Hillsboro R-III School District posted a job opening for 7-9 Assistant Football Coach in Hillsboro. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Festus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near De Soto here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hillsboro
- Man charged after alleged attempted rape (myleaderpaper.com)
Festus
- THE COUNTY LINE: Former Festus teammates co-author ‘Built Wright' (myleaderpaper.com)
- One more week to enter Way Back When photo contest (myleaderpaper.com)
- Faced with surge of AI data centers, rural towns speak out (newsnationnow.com)
Crystal City
- Calendar of Events April 16-23 (myleaderpaper.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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