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🌱 How a 2006 Godfrey flag court made Telegraph front-page history

Godfrey, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a 2006 Godfrey flag court made Telegraph front-page history

Also on today's calendar: Porch Cafe Band at Fast Eddie's - Alton IL — Porch Cafe Band and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Cooler with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Our Past: The Telegraph headlines for Sept. 19 over past 100 years (thetelegraph.com) — Residents in Godfrey might enjoy this look back at a 2006 flag court dedication at Lewis and Clark Community College, alongside other notable Telegraph headlines from Sept. 19 over the past century. The piece revisits everything from a major Roxana refinery explosion to Alton business changes and post‑9/11 community gatherings, offering context on how the wider Riverbend area has evolved.
   

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    I've got an old water heater that I cut out behind my house. Come get it if you want it. Blocks from W Delmar Ave & State St. Message for the exact… (Nextdoor Camelot/Delmar)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Godfrey

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Godfrey

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.