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🌱 Freeport native Elizabeth Hinote Wise to be laid to rest Saturday

Freeport, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Freeport! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Freeport native Elizabeth Hinote Wise to be laid to rest Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Creative Craft Collective and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elizabeth Hinote Wise (sumnercountysource.com) — A woman born in Freeport Elizabeth Hinote Wise, is being remembered for a lifetime of teaching, faith, travel, and devotion to her large family. Services are today in Hendersonville, Tennessee, with burial set for Saturday, May 2, in Magnolia Cemetery in nearby DeFuniak Springs, where local family and friends can gather to honor her.
   

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Ok Freeport! 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: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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