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🌱 Okeechobee community remembers resident June Ann Conard

Okeechobee, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Okeechobee! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Okeechobee community remembers resident June Ann Conard
  • Why an Okeechobee man’s recent arrest is making the blotter
  • How a 3,500-acre Lake Okeechobee burn could affect you

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Night in Okeechobee w/Crux Crawford.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray t-shower; not as warm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun with showers around, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Friday: Humid; a few morning showers, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• June Ann Conard, 78 of Okeechobee, FL, (formerly of Elizabethtown and Flora, IL) (wfiwradio.com) — Okeechobee is mourning the loss of 78-year-old resident June Ann Conard, who passed away May 28 at her home with family by her side. A longtime Illinois tax accountant, she and her partner Larry eventually settled in Okeechobee after RV travels. Honoring her wishes, there will be no services, and friends can share condolences through Okeechobee Funeral Home online.
   

• Alleged drunk driver found passed out in car (lakeonews.com) — An Okeechobee resident was recently arrested after being found passed out in a vehicle, according to Lake Okeechobee News’ arrest reports. Details are behind a subscriber paywall, as the outlet reminds readers that listed arrests are not convictions and encourages anyone cleared of charges to contact the paper for updates.
   

• Prescribed burn planned for north Lake Okeechobee marsh, up to 3,500 acres this week (cbs12.com) — A large prescribed burn of up to 3,500 acres is planned this week in the marsh on the north side of Lake Okeechobee, potentially affecting boat access and nearby communities depending on wind and weather. State and federal agencies say the burn will reduce wildfire risk and improve habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. If conditions aren’t right, the operation will be postponed and rescheduled.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Okeechobee. Apply here.
  • Gilbert Chevrolet posted a job opening for Shop Foreman in Okeechobee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Okeechobee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port St. Lucie

  • Florida black bear spotted in residential community in Port St. Lucie (tcpalm.com)
  • Port St. Lucie and Waste Pro reach settlement agreement (americanrecycler.com)
  • Florida man seen on video dragging ex, 74, outside Port St. Lucie church; suspect caught in Hialeah (wsvn.com)

Pahokee

Ok Okeechobee! 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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