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🌱 How Carterville bounced back after that tough injury in the Marion game

Marion, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Marion! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Carterville bounced back after that tough injury in the Marion game

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lions move to 5-0 after thrashing of Salem (bnd.com) — Carterville’s dominant 45-0 homecoming win over Salem keeps the Lions unbeaten and highlights how they’ve rebounded since losing top tackler Jeremiah Bouchard late in their earlier game against Marion. With Bouchard finally back anchoring the defense, Carterville’s front seven looked like preseason expectations, while quarterback Jack Dodson and receiver Gavin Johnson powered a big passing night.
   

📸 Around Marion

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday September 20
  • Jamey Johnson →
    Marion Cultural and Civic Center, 800 Tower Square Plaza, Marion
    7:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Marion Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Martina McBride was Incredible!
    It's so funny how you meet your neighbors! Lol! (Nextdoor Lake of Egypt)
  • Applebee's posted a job opening for Server in Marion. Apply here.
  • IHOP posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Herrin

  • Restivo's legacy is that of a winner at Herrin (bnd.com)

West Frankfort

  • Redbirds remain unbeaten, knock off Hornets (thesouthern.com)
  • Electrical fire sends Frankfort Community High School students home early (kfvs12.com)

Ok Marion! 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: 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 Marion

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