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🌱 Patch AM: Idaho Falls meat plant that laid off 150 workers is now for sale.

Also check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Idaho Falls Patch calendar

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Cheers Idaho Falls! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Idaho Falls meat plant that laid off 150 workers is now for sale.
  • How Century's late surge sets up their showdown with Idaho Falls
  • How to recognize depression signs and find help in Idaho Falls.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy and cooler; p.m. rain, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 51, low: 41.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Idaho facility up for sale by real estate brokerage (meatpoultry.com) — A large meat-processing plant in Idaho Falls, once home to American Farmers Network and Intermountain Packing, is now up for sale after shutting down and laying off 150 workers in April. The 90,000-square-foot facility, with high-capacity slaughter and packaging equipment plus wastewater treatment, is being marketed as a turnkey operation, potentially convertible to pork processing, pending court approval of the sale.
   

• Century Diamondbacks secure 3rd win of season with 20-12 victory over Bees (localnews8.com) — High school football fans around Idaho Falls saw Century top Bonneville 20-12 Friday night in a momentum-swinging matchup in Bonneville. After the Bees briefly took the lead in the third quarter, Century answered with two quick touchdowns and will now face Idaho Falls next, while Bonneville prepares for a game against Shelley.
   

• Mental health professionals highlight signs of major depressive disorder (localnews8.com) — Idaho Falls residents are being urged to recognize the signs of major depressive disorder as World Mental Health Day arrives, with local counselors stressing that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The piece explains common depression symptoms, how screenings work, and notes Idaho's poor ranking for mental health access while highlighting growing options like new clinics and online counseling.
   

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  • I've been divorced for many years and have gotten used to living on my own, but loneliness still sneaks in sometimes.
    Even a kind word from someone can brighten my day I'd love to hear how others deal with those moments. Do you enjoy traveling, golf, tennis, running,… (Nextdoor The Village)
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    Just the little guys please. Not a real big job. (Nextdoor Reinhart Park)
  • Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 posted a job opening for Custodian (Part Time) in Idaho Falls. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Idaho Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Falls here.

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  • Thunder Ridge boys, Shelley's Vugrenes shine at district golf championships (postregister.com)

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  • 2027 Idaho Teacher of the Year works with 'purpose and intention' (idahopress.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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