🌱 State investigators say an Alden jail death could have been prevented

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In today's newsletter:

• State investigators say an Alden jail death could have been prevented
• How an Alden native helped spotlight the world’s largest steam locomotive

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Buffalo! and 6 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• State report: William Hager's death in Erie County jail preventable (investigativepost.org) — A state oversight report found that medical and psychiatric care at the Erie County Correctional Facility in Alden failed to properly diagnose and monitor inmate William Hager before his 2023 death from water intoxication. Investigators say better attention to his extreme thirst, weight loss, and psychosis could have prevented the tragedy, while county jail officials dispute the findings and a federal lawsuit is pending.
   

• World's largest operating steam locomotive makes second stop in WNY for America's 250th anniversary (wkbw.com) — A Western New York rail fan featured in the story is a native of Alden, tying this massive steam locomotive’s visit to Sloan back to your community. Thousands turned out to see Union Pacific’s “Big Boy No. 4014,” an 80-year-old engine touring the country for America’s 250th anniversary, including local families and visitors who traveled long distances for the rare sight.
   

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📸 Around Alden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alden

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday July 9

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Buffalo! →
  Statler Buffalo, 107 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 16

• Q4 - 40 week grades close
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004

Wednesday June 17

• BOE Mtg. HS Library 6:30 PM
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
• NYS Regents Exams
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
• PS 1st Grade field trip
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
• Public Hearing HS Library 5:30 PM
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
  5:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• Early Dismissal K-5
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
• NYS Regents Exams
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
• K Celebration
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday June 15

• Town Board Meeting
  Town of Lancaster 21 Central Avenue
  3:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Q4 - 40 week grades close
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004

Wednesday June 17

• PS 1st Grade field trip
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004
• NYS Regents Exams
  Alden Csd Alden, NY 14004

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I am looking for someone with a kind heart to give a very sweet elderly man a hair cut. He has been in bed for a month and is getting ready to get… (Nextdoor Town Line)

• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Welder in Lancaster. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lancaster

• Step Into Pre–Erie Canal History at Lancaster's Hands-On Hull Family Home & Farmstead (stepoutbuffalo.com)
• Lancaster Police Notified of Scary 11-Year-Old Biker Situation (wyrk.com)
• Randolph J. 'Randy' Sheer - The Herald-Courier (herald-courier.com)

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• Win Pizza & Wings Taste of Country Tailgate Party from Joey's Pizza! (wyrk.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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