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🌱 Boys Basketball vs. Maroa Forsyth and 8 more events

Macon, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Macon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Boys Basketball vs. Maroa Forsyth at Meridian Middle School
  • Boys Basketball @ Clinton at Meridian Middle School
  • Girls Basketball vs. South Fork at Meridian Middle School

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, a t-shower, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 49, low: 31.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MyWorkChoice posted a job opening for 1st Shift Manufacturing Associate | $17.60/hr | Same-Day Pay in Dalton City. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Decatur

  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital announces annual Christmas Star Lighting ceremony in Decatur (maconreporter.com)
  • Richland unveils building plans as Decatur education leaders outline changes (herald-review.com)
  • Decatur World War II veteran tells stories of 80 years ago (herald-review.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Macon

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Macon

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