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Hello O'Fallon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an O'Fallon resident dodged a fake gas-and-grocery voucher scam

Also on today's calendar: Internal Spirit Holistic Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Consumer Handbook: Gas and Grocery Vouchers (krcu.org) — A recent scam attempt targeting an O'Fallon, Missouri resident used a postcard promising more than $300 in gas and grocery vouchers in exchange for a small fee, but she wisely ignored it. The Better Business Bureau warns local families to be skeptical of unsolicited voucher offers, especially those pressuring you to act fast or share payment details, and offers tips to avoid similar frauds.
   

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Chesterfield

  • Missouri schools to get first look at 'A' through 'F' grades as public release is delayed (newsfromthestates.com)
  • Missouri education board declines to seek $300 million increase in school aid (khqa.com)

Ok O'Fallon! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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