Good morning Johnston City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. โ๏ธ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Old King Coal Festival at Coal Miners Memorial Park
- District Spring Concert at Johnston City CUSD 1
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
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Monday April 27
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District Spring Concert
Johnston City CUSD 1 , 1500 Jefferson Ave , Johnston City
6:00 pm
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๐ Events Nearby
Wednesday April 22
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Knowledge Quest
Anne West Lindsey District Library , 117 South Division Street , Carterville
3:15 pm
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Softball-V Girls @ Massac County High School (Game)
Massac County High School
Away -
3:30 pm
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Teen Book Club
Anne West Lindsey District Library , 117 South Division Street , Carterville
4:00 pm
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HSBB vs West Frankfort
Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188
Zeigler, IL 62999
4:30 pm
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Board Game Night
Anne West Lindsey District Library , 117 South Division Street , Carterville
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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HSSB @ Goreville
Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188
Zeigler, IL 62999
4:30 pm
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HSBB @ Goreville
Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188
Zeigler, IL 62999
4:30 pm
Friday April 24
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Trivia Night for The Herrin pool
Elks Lodge , 221 E Monroe St , Herrin
6:00 pm
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Something Rotten
Marion Cultural and Civic Center , 800 Tower Square Plaza , Marion
7:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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Spring Craft and Vendor Fair
Anne West Lindsey District Library , 117 South Division Street , Carterville
11:00 am
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in West Frankfort. Apply here.
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (02773) - 716 S. Logan St in West Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston City here.
๐ Nearby News
Marion
- Caregiver's Resource and Refresh conference this week in Marion (kfvs12.com)
- Marion joins Tree City USA network after planting initiative (wsiltv.com)
- Marion fashion show raises $4,000 for families in need (wsiltv.com)
Benton
- George Harrison's Pre-Beatlemania Hideaway in Illinois Goes Up for Sale (2026) (custommapposter.com)
- Mirror Ministries' May Masquerade Gala to spotlight survivors through new art gallery (nbcrightnow.com)
Ok Johnston City! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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