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Good morning Ballard! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 53 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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