🌱 Beatrice’s own Nolan Schmale earns national scholar‑athlete recognition

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In today's newsletter:

• Beatrice’s own Nolan Schmale earns national scholar‑athlete recognition

Also on today's calendar: Pickrell's Extreme Bull Riding Event and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
• Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fancher named as NAIA Scholar-Athlete (dcpostgazette.com) — Peru State College baseball standout Nolan Schmale, from Beatrice, has earned NAIA Scholar‑Athlete honors, recognizing his strong work in both the classroom and on the field. He’s one of 14 Bobcats to receive the award this spring, capping a season that ended with an 18‑32 record and a conference tournament berth.
   

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📸 Around Beatrice

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beatrice

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• 250th County Wide Anniversary Event →
  Gage County Museum, 101 N 2nd St, Beatrice
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• Pickrell's Extreme Bull Riding Event →
  Pickrell Tractor Pull, Pickrell
  7:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Art of the Prairie – D. Dongilli, Park Historian
  Homestead National Park Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center:8523 West State Highway 4Beatrice, NE 68310
  2:00 am

Friday June 19

• 2026 Weekly Racing | Night #8 →
  Beatrice Speedway, 321 Logan St, Beatrice
  7:25 pm

Friday June 26

• 2026 Weekly Racing | Night #9 - Hall of Fame →
  Beatrice Speedway, 321 Logan St, Beatrice
  7:25 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Naturalization Ceremony
  Homestead National Park Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center:8523 West State Highway 4Beatrice, NE 68310
  12:30 pm
• Newsletter Information Due
  Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools Wilber Clatonia Public Schools
  5:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Art of the Prairie – D. Dongilli, Park Historian
  Homestead National Park Homestead National Historical Park's Education Center:8523 West State Highway 4Beatrice, NE 68310
  2:00 am

Monday June 15

• JH Boys Basketball Camp
  Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools Wilber Clatonia Public Schools
  5:00 pm

Friday July 17

• 2026 Weekly Racing | Night #10 →
  Beatrice Speedway, 321 Logan St, Beatrice
  7:25 pm

Friday July 24

• 2026 Weekly Racing | Night #11 + Gage County Shootout →
  Beatrice Speedway, 321 Logan St, Beatrice
  7:25 pm

Friday July 31

• 2026 Weekly Racing | Night #12 →
  Beatrice Speedway, 321 Logan St, Beatrice
  7:25 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Cook (Part Time or in Beatrice. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06151) 1710 N 6th St in Beatrice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beatrice here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lincoln

• City of Lincoln advises residents on how to report storm damage (1011now.com)
• Northpoint Recovery celebrates 2 years serving Lincoln's addiction treatment needs (1011now.com)
• IT Applications Developer/Senior (Robotic Process Automation) - State Of NE-Dept of Admin Services - Lincoln, NE, US (dice.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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