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🌱 Investigation continues after missing teen found dead near Milliken

Milliken, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Milliken! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Investigation continues after missing teen found dead near Milliken
  • Meals on Wheels seeks help keeping Weld County neighbors fed

Also on today's calendar: Milliken Senior Center - Strong People and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 30.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Missing Greeley Teen Found Dead Near Milliken After Family Search (northfortynews.com) — Milliken police are investigating the death of Matthew Raymond Alfaro, a 16-year-old from Greeley who disappeared after attending a gathering in town. A family member found his body November 9 near Highways 60 and 257 after relatives searched for him. The coroner says the cause and manner of death remain pending additional testing.
   

• Meals on Wheels Seeks $20,000 to Feed Weld County Neighbors This Holiday Season (northfortynews.com) — Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County, which serves Milliken residents, hopes to raise $20,000 by December 8 to support meal deliveries and daily wellness checks. The nonprofit reports growing demand and no waiting list for service. Residents seeking meals can call 970-353-9738 for information.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have you winterized your irrigation system yet?
    As freezing temperatures are settling in, make sure your sprinkler system is properly prepared for winter. Taking care of your system now can help… (Nextdoor )
  • Parry's Pizza posted a job opening for Bartender in Johnstown. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Greeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milliken here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Greeley

  • Fortune Feimster Brings Stand-Up Comedy to Greeley November 12 (northfortynews.com)
  • Upcoming events in Greeley area include ‘Liberty 250' exhibit (greeleytribune.com)
  • Greeley City Council To Discuss Path Forward After 2F's Defeat At The Ballot (1310kfka.com)

Ok Milliken! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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