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Erie, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Erie! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Erie student just earned top academic honors from SNHU?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
- Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SNHU Announces Spring 2026 President's & Dean's Lists (aroundptown.com) — Erie residents can celebrate that Kyle Kelty of Erie earned recognition on Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2026 honors lists, reflecting strong academic performance. Several nearby students from Prophetstown, Fenton, and Hillsdale were also honored, highlighting local success at the New Hampshire-based university. 
📸 Around Erie
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Upcoming Events in
Erie
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★ Featured events ★
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Morrison Varsity Baseball @ Erie →
Erie High School, 435 6th Ave, Erie
4:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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J/V Varsity Softball vs. Morrison @ Ptown HS
Ptown High School Erie, IL 61250
4:30 pm -
J/V Varsity Baseball vs. Morrison @ Ptown HS
Ptown High School Erie, IL 61250
4:30 pm -
Varsity Boys Track Conference Meet @ EMS
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
4:00 pm -
J/V Varsity Baseball @ Lena-Winslow HS
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
4:30 pm -
Varsity Baseball vs. Stark County HS @ Ptown HS
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
4:30 pm -
Varsity Boys Track Sectionals @ EMS
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
4:00 pm -
Varsity Baseball vs. Hall @ Ptown HS
Erie Middle School Erie, IL 61250
4:30 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fulton High School TR G V Away Erie High School (Girls Sectional Track Meet TBA) →
River Bend CUSD 2, 435 6th Ave, Erie
4:00 pm -
HS Band Seating Auditions
Geneseo High School, 700 N State St, Geneseo
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Quincy Varsity Baseball @ Geneseo →
Geneseo High School, 700 N State St, Geneseo
4:30 pm -
MHS BASEBALL HOME vs ANNAWAN
Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Rd, Morrison
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Postal Clerk in Albany. Apply here.
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Evening Cleaner Part Time Morrison IL in Morrison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Morrison
- May 11 City Council Meeting Report (thecity1.com)
- MCHS Class of 1966 60th Class Reunion (thecity1.com)
- May 12 Free Inspirational Women's Program at Ebenezer (thecity1.com)
Fulton
- IHSA Releases Postseason Baseball Seeds (wrmj.com)
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-- 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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