🌱 See what’s planned at Willow Grove’s June 4 Pre-K open house

What's up Carthage! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what’s planned at Willow Grove’s June 4 Pre-K open house

Also on today's calendar: Havana Varsity Softball @ Illini West and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
• Friday: Warmer with a shower in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Inviting families to 'Experience Willow Grove Night' for Pre-K (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Families in Carthage with children ages 3–5 are invited to explore Willow Grove Childcare & Learning Center’s preschool and all-day childcare options during “Experience Willow Grove Night” on June 4. You can tour updated Pre-K classrooms, meet staff, and enjoy kid-friendly activities like music, crafts, and flower planting while learning about enrollment and availability.
   

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📸 Around Carthage

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carthage

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• Carthage Livestock Inc. →
  Carthage Livestock, Inc, 1300 Wabash Ave, Carthage
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday May 15

• Havana Varsity Softball @ Illini West →
  Illini West High School, 600 Miller St, Carthage
  4:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• Jenny Tolman →
  The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Carthage Livestock Inc. →
  Carthage Livestock, Inc, 1300 Wabash Ave, Carthage
  10:00 am

Thursday June 4

• Carthage Kiwanis Club Meeting →
  Alfano's Pizza Restaurant, 93 S Adams St, Carthage
  12:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Carthage Livestock Inc. →
  Carthage Livestock, Inc, 1300 Wabash Ave, Carthage
  10:00 am

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📣 Carthage Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Second Hand News →
  The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage
  7:00 pm
• Second Hand News: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage
  7:00 pm

Wednesday July 8

• Carthage Senior Expo →
  Carthage Primary School, 600 Miller St, Carthage
  9:00 am

Saturday September 19

• Celebrating Celine with Jenene Caramielo →
  The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Carthage System posted a job opening for Maintenance Specialist in Carthage. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hamilton

• Hamilton police settling into new building, public invited to open house (wgem.com)
• Chargers Snap Cyclone Win Streak (communitynewsmarket.com)

Macomb

• Macomb Introduces Mr. Monopoly (communitynewsmarket.com)
• SRC Macomb Student Samantha Sensor Named a 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar (communitynewsmarket.com)
• Macomb launches business registry to connect with firms (mcdonoughvoice.com)

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Ok Carthage! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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