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In today's newsletter:
- Man held in Hillsboro jail after alleged attempted rape charges
Also on today's calendar: Jefferson College Observatory "Aim For The Stars" Public Star Viewing Event and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 50 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Windy; a few morning showers, temps: high: 59, low: 39.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man charged after alleged attempted rape (myleaderpaper.com) — A man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a massage worker, with court records stating he admitted attempting to rape her and breaking her finger. He is currently being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro as the case proceeds. The report details the alleged incident but focuses on the formal charges and custody status.

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Other local events
Saturday April 18
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Jefferson College Observatory "Aim For The Stars" Public Star Viewing Event
Jefferson College Observatory , 9857 Farm Rd , Hillsboro
8:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Breast Cancer Awareness Trivia Event
Hillsboro Community Civic Club , 10349 MO-21 Bus , Hillsboro
2:00 pm
Monday April 20
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De Smet Jesuit Varsity Baseball @ Hillsboro
Hillsboro High School , 123 Leon Hall Pkwy #3419 , Hillsboro
4:30 pm
Tuesday April 21
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St. Clair at Hillsboro
Hillsboro High School , 123 Leon Hall Pkwy #3419 , Hillsboro
4:30 pm
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St. Clair Girls JV Soccer @ Hillsboro
Hillsboro High School , 123 Leon Hall Pkwy #3419 , Hillsboro
4:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Festus Varsity Baseball @ Hillsboro
Hillsboro High School , 123 Leon Hall Pkwy #3419 , Hillsboro
4:30 pm
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Festus JV Baseball @ Hillsboro
Hillsboro High School , 123 Leon Hall Pkwy #3419 , Hillsboro
6:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Blood Drive - JHS Gym (Impact Life)
Jefferson High School
Festus, MO 63028
7:30 am
Saturday April 18
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2 PEDROS 1-4PM | DESOTO
LaChance Vineyards , 12237 Peter Moore Ln , De Soto
1:00 pm
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DC vs Marvel Trivia Night
Hillsboro Civic Center South Entrance (FLAGSTOP) , Olympian Village
6:00 pm
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Roadkill Bingo
Amvets Post 42 , 555 Joachim Ave , Herculaneum
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Any small gas engine individuals on here?
My son has a gas powered mini bike and the pull cord handle came off and the rope is inside cassing now.
Need rope pulled back out and re attach… (Nextdoor Hillsboro Victoria Rd)
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Hillsboro R-III School District posted a job opening for 7-9 Assistant Football Coach in Hillsboro. Apply here.
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Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Festus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
De Soto
Festus
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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