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🌱 Why Mattoon’s RV sales are plunging while used models surge nationally

Mattoon, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mattoon’s RV sales are plunging while used models surge nationally

Also on today's calendar: Ruben Ramirez Live at The Castle and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report: Used RV Sales Increase in March (rvnews.com) — Mattoon’s RV market is having a rough year, with retail registrations dropping about 80% compared with last March, far worse than the national average decline for new RVs. The report shows used RV sales rising across North America, suggesting more buyers are turning to pre-owned models as new motorhome and towable registrations continue to slide.
   

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  • Hello, my name is Pamela Pettigrew.
    I have openings for math tutoring all levels. I live in Crestview subdivision. I have many references to account for my 32 years of tutoring math. I… (Nextdoor Crestview)
  • Hello everyone!
    A close friend of mine just bought a new home and is in need of an experienced tile installer for roughly 1,020 square feet. He’s looking to begin… (Nextdoor Mattoon)
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🗞 Nearby News

Charleston

  • Mayor appoints new Charleston city clerk (dailyeasternnews.com)
  • EIU tests emergency alert system after armed person hoax caused ‘panic' in the fall (wcia.com)
  • May 11 recap: Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County news you may have missed today (jg-tc.com)

Sullivan

  • Sullivan school officials weigh stricter classroom phone enforcement (wandtv.com)

Ok Mattoon! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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