🌱 Discover why Ferne Clyffe near Goreville beats the worst summer heat

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In today's newsletter:

• Discover why Ferne Clyffe near Goreville beats the worst summer heat

Also on today's calendar: Bobby Jaycox and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 8 Shady Trails In Illinois Perfect For A Hot Summer Day (everafterinthewoods.com) — Ferne Clyffe State Park, just outside Goreville, is spotlighted as one of Illinois’ shadiest, coolest summer hiking escapes, with waterfalls, rock shelters, and fern-filled hollows ideal for hot days. The article also highlights seven other tree-covered trails around the state, from Matthiessen and Waterfall Glen to Heron Pond and Tunnel Hill, offering ideas for day trips and weekend adventures.
   

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📸 Around Goreville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goreville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday June 25

• What To Do With the House | Estate & Senior Real Estate Workshop →
  EThOs Small Business Incubator & Coworking Spaces, 504 Tower Square Plaza Fl 2, Marion
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 23

• National Beta Club Convention
  New Simpson Hill SD 32 NEW SIMPSON HILL DISTRICT #32
  10:00 pm

Friday June 26

• Comp Choreo
  New Simpson Hill SD 32 NEW SIMPSON HILL DISTRICT #32
  2:00 pm
• Bobby Jaycox →
  Celebrations Event Center, 1305 Crane Dr, Marion
  7:00 pm

Sunday June 28

• Comp Choreo
  New Simpson Hill SD 32 NEW SIMPSON HILL DISTRICT #32
  11:00 am
• Dubois County Bombers at Thrillville Thrillbillies →
  Mtn Dew Park, 1000 Miners Drive, Marion
  2:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• Independence Day
  New Simpson Hill SD 32 NEW SIMPSON HILL DISTRICT #32
  10:00 pm

Friday July 10

• New World Men - A Tribute to Rush →
  Marion Cultural and Civic Center, 800 Tower Square Plaza, Marion
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 23

• Volleyball Open Gym
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  8:00 am
• Storytime: Summer
  Anne West Lindsey District Library 117 South Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
  10:00 am
• Boys Summer League Open Gym
  Vienna Elem School Dist 55 New Gym
  4:00 pm
• V-G Football Camp
  Vienna High School V-G Football Field
  6:00 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

• RDSolutions posted a job opening for Store Scanning Specialist in Marion. Apply here.
• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goreville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Gloria Darlene Grimes (wmclradio.com)

Marion

• The Massive Antique Warehouse In Illinois That Collectors Say Belongs On Every Treasure Hunter's List (takingthekids.com)
• Thomas K. Oates, 83 (thejournal-news.net)
• Rural Texico Woman Killed When Tornado Destroys Her House (southernillinoisnow.com)

Carterville

• Blinn men's soccer program announces 2026 signing class (kdhnews.com)
• 10 Italian Restaurants In Southern Illinois Worth Going Out Of Your Way For (everafterinthewoods.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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