🌱 Marseilles and Ottawa communities remember the life of Michael Joseph Borys

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• Marseilles and Ottawa communities remember the life of Michael Joseph Borys

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 88, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Michael Joseph Borys (1430wcmy.com) — Family and friends in Marseilles and Ottawa are invited to honor the life of 42-year-old Michael Joseph Borys, with visitation and services this Saturday, June 6, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles. The Ottawa native, remembered for his love of music, sports, and his generous heart, is survived by his father, siblings, extended family, and many who loved him.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Story time in the park weather permiting / Megan
  Morris Area Public Library auditorium
  10:00 am
• Pre K craft/ Megan
  Morris Area Public Library auditorium
  11:00 am
• Illinois State Credit Union Member Appreciation... →
  Illinois State Credit Union, 311 E Joliet St, Ottawa
  11:00 am
• Midweek Movie/ Audrey or Makenna
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  1:30 pm
• Let's Talk: True Crime →
  Streator Public Library, 130 S Park St, Streator
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Thursday Afternoon Story time/ Audrey
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  1:30 pm
• s'mores in the garden/ Peg
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  6:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Streator Illinois Jammin at the Clock Concert Series! →
  Heritage Park, 222 E Main St, Streator
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Dungeons and Dragons/ Pam
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  1:00 pm

Monday June 8

• teen/tween movie scene
  Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
  2:30 pm
• Arts & Crafts →
  Streator Public Library, 130 S Park St, Streator
  4:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Memory Caft / Pam
  Morris Area Public Library New room
  1:00 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

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Marseilles. Apply here.
• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Ottawa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marseilles here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Seneca

• Record-Setting Season for West Central Heat Softball Ends with Super Sectional Loss (977wmoi.com)

Ottawa

• Summer Lawn Tips from GRAINCO FS: Keep Turf Green, Healthy, and Protected (shawlocal.com)
• Parker history students win state, earn trip to national competition (hfchronicle.com)
• 10 Charming Illinois River Towns Made For A Summer Day Trip (everafterinthewoods.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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