Hi there, Newberry! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why wrong-way crashes keep happening near I-75 and Newberry Road
Also on today's calendar: Spider Cup #4 - FITA Field Round and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Second wrong-way crash in one week. What's happening? (dailycommercial.com) — A wrong-way crash on I-75 in Alachua County early Sept. 14 happened near the Newberry Road interchange, where troopers arrested the southbound driver on DUI and other charges. The article also details a serious wrong-way crash in Sumter County and offers practical tips for spotting and safely reacting to wrong-way drivers on Florida highways.
📸 Around Newberry
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newberry
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Other local events
Wednesday September 16 - Community Resource Navigator
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Celebrating 40 years of the Alachua County Library District:
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
3:15 pm Thursday September 17 - Nintendo Switch Tournament: Super Smash Bros.
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
3:30 pm Saturday September 19 - Spider Cup #4 - FITA Field Round →
Easton Newberry Archery Center, 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry
9:00 am - Handgun 101 & 102 Combo →
Pickett Weaponry, 25220 W Newberry Rd, Newberry
10:00 am - Springhill Equine and Companion Animal Clinic 18th Annual Open House →
Springhill Equine and Comanion Animal Clinic, 22837 NW 22 Ave, Newberry
10:00 am - Saturday Story Time
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
11:00 am - 4th Annual Newberry's Fabulous 50's Festival →
Downtown Newberry, 25370 W Newberry Rd., Newberry
4:00 pm Sunday September 20 - Newberry Book Club
Newberry Branch - Meeting Room
2:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday September 16 - 40th Anniversary Story Time
Archer Branch - Meeting Room
11:00 am - Artful Adventures & Hidden Clues
Archer Branch -
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (03260) - 14300 W Newberry Rd,32669 in Newberry. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Prep Team Member in Newberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newberry here.
🗞 Nearby News
High Springs
- Which former high school stars from North Central Florida area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 14? (ncfloridanews.com)
Alachua
- Leaders with The Nehemiah Project host recovery fest for National Recovery Month (wcjb.com)
- Wrong-way driver arrested on I-75 after testing twice the legal alcohol limit, troopers say (wcjb.com)
- Driver who left crashed vehicle killed on 301 in Alachua County (352today.com)
Ok Newberry! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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