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🌱 Wakeman community remembers longtime resident Joyce Ann Chapman

Wakeman, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Wakeman community remembers longtime resident Joyce Ann Chapman

Also on today's calendar: The Burnett Sisters Band at Riverdog.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Joyce Ann Chapman (chroniclet.com subscription) — Wakeman residents are mourning the passing of 81-year-old Joyce Ann Chapman, a current town resident whose daughters Dawn Farley and Sheila Bursley also live in Wakeman. A devoted family matriarch, church member, and Red Cross volunteer, she will be honored with visitation and funeral services next week in Grafton, with a webcast available for those unable to attend.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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