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🌱 Looking for work? See who’s hiring at Oak Ridge’s big job fair.

Hey there, Oak Ridge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Looking for work? See who’s hiring at Oak Ridge’s big job fair.
  • Oak Ridge mourns the loss of Angela Hood Headley, 54
  • Oak Ridge-born Susan Lee Phillips, 48, is remembered by loved ones

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 84, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. American Job Center Hosting a Multi-Employer Hiring Event in Oak Ridge (wivk.com) — Job seekers in Oak Ridge can meet dozens of hiring employers at a multi-employer job fair on Friday, April 24, from 1–3 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Bring a photo ID and be ready to talk directly with recruiters from health care, retail, education, transit, and more.
   

2. Angela Hood Headley, Oak Ridge (bbbtv12.com) — Oak Ridge residents are mourning the passing of 54-year-old Angela Hood Headley, a longtime community member who died at her home on April 13. Friends and family can gather Wednesday, April 22, at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood for visitation, funeral services, and burial, as loved ones remember her love of family, cooking, and crafts.
   

3. Susan Lee Phillips, 48 (bbbtv12.com) — Family and friends are remembering 48-year-old Susan Lee Phillips, who was born in Oak Ridge and passed away April 14 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Known for her faith and love of crafting and word searches, her family will announce memorial service details at a later date.
   

4. APSU, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Partner to Boost National Security Workforce (clarksvilleonline.com) — Oak Ridge National Laboratory is teaming up with Austin Peay State University to train the next generation of national security professionals, creating new internships, site visits, and guest lectures in Oak Ridge. The agreement links ORNL experts with APSU’s national security studies program, aiming to build a skilled workforce for nuclear energy and defense while strengthening Tennessee’s role in cutting-edge security research.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday April 19
  • Spring Into Music
    Oak Ridge Indoor Swimming Pool, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors.what a beautiful morning God has woke us up on.I hope everyone is having a wonderful day I have meet so I will get to try some of the experimental things the insurance will not pay for so I am feeling very blessed.I will not say the
    ladies name who helped me with the rest to respect her.God is so good He has once again blessed a soul who doesn't deserve it.Have a great day and… (Nextdoor Woodland)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Oak Ridge. Apply here.
  • Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Oak Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Ridge here.

Ok Oak Ridge! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Ridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Ridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.