🌱 Interested in remodeling work for Herlong’s fire training facility?

What's up Herlong! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Interested in remodeling work for Herlong’s fire training facility?
• Could your crew handle Herlong PUD’s tricky sewer line replacement?
• Who will win the Herlong PUD’s big fencing contract?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 47 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 49.
• Friday: Very warm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Public Notice: Herlong PUD Accepting Proposals for Bathroom Remodel (susanvillestuff.com) — Herlong PUD is seeking contractor proposals to insulate a training room and add an ADA-compliant bathroom in its three-car garage facility used by the volunteer fire department, with bids due by July 1. Local builders are encouraged to detail materials, labor, and experience, as the board will choose a contractor at its July 28 meeting for completion by December 1.
   

• Public Notice: Herlong PUD Accepting Proposals for Sewer Line Replacement (susanvillestuff.com) — Herlong Public Utility District is requesting proposals to replace a failing cast‑iron sewer line under a facility slab, including new ABS piping, soil compaction, dust control, and concrete repair. Bids are due July 20 at 4 p.m., with work to be finished by December 31, 2026, affecting essential plumbing for sinks, a shower, washer, and toilet.
   

• Public Notice: Herlong PUD Accepting Proposals for 3 Wire Fencing Around 640 Acres (susanvillestuff.com) — Herlong Public Utility District is seeking bids to install three‑wire fencing around roughly 21,000 feet of its wastewater plant property in Herlong, aiming to deter trespassing and illegal dumping. Contractors have until July 1 at 4 p.m. to submit detailed cost proposals, with the project scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
   

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💬 Chatter

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• Federal Bureau of Prisons posted a job opening for Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus in Herlong. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Portola

• Students write poetry inspired by outdoor exploration (plumassun.org)

Susanville

• Sharpen Your Musical Chops at the Susanville Bluegrass Festival Music Camp (susanvillestuff.com)
• May 31: Earthquake measuring 2.6 shakes region close to Susanville, CA (fresnobee.com)
• Palauan Man Fatally Shot by California Police After Domestic Violence Standoff Involving Children (islandtimes.org)

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Ok Herlong! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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