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🌱 How dangerous is the current cyanobacteria advisory at Ririe Reservoir?
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Good morning to you Ririe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How dangerous is the current cyanobacteria advisory at Ririe Reservoir?
- Ririe man sent for treatment in Wyoming gun theft case
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 45.
- Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What is cyanobacteria? We asked the experts about the toxin that can invade your favorite lake (ksl.com) — Health officials say cyanobacteria has been confirmed in Ririe Reservoir, prompting a health advisory that local swimmers, boaters, and pet owners should take seriously. Experts explain how to spot harmful algal blooms, what symptoms to watch for in people and pets, and when to report suspicious green water so Ririe-area residents can better protect themselves and their animals. 
• Court briefs, Sept 30 (jhnewsandguide.com) — A man from Ririe has been ordered to the Wyoming State Hospital for treatment while facing burglary and gun theft charges tied to a pickup break-in near Moran. Court records detail his alleged offenses, prior convictions in Idaho and Oregon, and the conditions that must be met before any potential release, making this an important legal development involving a Ririe resident.
📸 Around Ririe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ririe
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- Rigby – Veteran Coffee Get-Together →
Cafe et Amour, 190 E Main St #186, Rigby
2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pickleball - everyone welcome! →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 314 East 2nd North, Rexburg - Rexburg Comedy Underground →
The Hangar, 309 Profit Street, Rexburg
7:00 pm - Business Education Series →
Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 167 W Main St #2, Rexburg
4:00 pm - Marvin Goldstein & Vanessa Joy →
Romance Theater, 2 E Main St, Rexburg
7:30 pm - MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES: TOPIC TO BE ANNOUNCED taught by Ell
Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
9:00 am - "STAY 2 PLAY" Community Play Group
Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
1:00 pm - Ammon Adult spooky creature sourdough class →
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 3571 South 25th East, Ammon
6:00 pm - Hiring Event – Rexburg →
VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 480 W Second N., Rexburg
11:00 am - RizeX Professional Growth Network - Eastern Idaho Mastermind Event →
The Brickyard Event Center, 1025 S Ammon Rd, Ammon
7:30 am - Idaho Falls – Phoenix QRF Coffee →
Papa Kelsey's Pizza & Subs, 2285 E 17th St, Idaho Falls
10:00 am - Mikey B - Live In Rigby ID →
Off Ramp Bar & Grill, Rigby
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Citizen scientists brought a water sample from the Spokane River to our Coeur d'Alene office, and the sample contained a statoblast (first image)!
A statoblast is the microscopic reproductive pod of a freshwater animal called the Bryozoa, which is actually a colony made up of microscopic… (Nextdoor )
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Rigby. Apply here.
- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Supervisor Manufacturing Operations in Rigby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ririe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rigby
- From The Valley to The Voice: Rigby Native Owen Uffens on his journey to the national spotlight (localnews8.com)
- State media poll: Madison back in 6A poll, Skyline drops after second loss (eastidahonews.com)
- Cowboy-Tested Outdoor Gear, Recommended by Ranchers (outsideonline.com)
Rexburg
- Gem Prep Academy breaks ground on new K-12 charter school in Rexburg (eastidahonews.com)
- 2024 Toyota Corolla LE in Rexburg, ID (ksl.com)
- Teton River Temple begins landscaping and grows one step closer to dedication (localnews8.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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