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🌱 How a Macon pitcher figured into Monmouth’s season-ending loss

Macon, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Macon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Macon pitcher figured into Monmouth’s season-ending loss

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fighting Scots Baseball Rallies Past Beloit but Season Ends with Loss to IC (977wmoi.com) — Local sports fans might notice Macon pitcher Roy Ralston mentioned as Illinois College pulled away late to end Monmouth College’s baseball season in the conference tournament. The detailed recap highlights key innings, standout hitters, and how the Scots’ rally fell short despite strong performances at the plate and on the mound.
   

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  • Related Partners, Inc. posted a job opening for Porter in Decatur. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Mount Zion

  • Firebird grant supports undergraduate atomic physics research (herald-review.com)
  • Ryan McVickers stepping away from Mt. Pulaski girls basketball for family (herald-review.com)

Decatur

  • The Salvation Army Celebrates National Salvation Army Week in Decatur (nowdecatur.com)
  • Grand jury returns murder indictments against Decatur couple (herald-review.com)
  • Decatur couple charged with murder, lighting woman's body on fire (wcia.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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Macon

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