🌱 Which July arrest involved someone from Monroe Center?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which July arrest involved someone from Monroe Center?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Ogle County Sheriff's Office July Report (1023thecoyote.net) — Ogle County deputies report that a Monroe Center resident was among those arrested in July, facing assault and disorderly conduct charges. The month’s log also details numerous DUI arrests, traffic stops, and crashes across nearby communities, offering a snapshot of regional public safety activity.
   

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📸 Around Monroe Center

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📣 Monroe Center Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Kinder Only Day
  Cherry Valley Elementary School 6754 Armer Dr, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
  8:00 am
• Read-y or Not Book Group →
  Cherry Valley Public Library District, 755 E State St, Cherry Valley
  10:00 am
• Northwest IL Alliance of Realtors Water Battle
  Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
  10:00 am
• Welcome Back Night, 5-7pm
  Rochelle CCSD 231 Rochelle, IL 61068
  4:30 pm
• RPD Co-Rec Thursday Softball League
  Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
  6:00 pm
• RPD Men's Thursday Softball League
  Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• RPD Men & Coed Soccer Leagues
  Atwood Center Indoor Sports Center
  5:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• International Soccer League
  Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
  9:00 am

Sunday August 9

• Hispanic Soccer League
  Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
  9:00 am

Monday August 10

• Fall Sports Begin
  Rochelle CCSD 231 Rochelle, IL 61068
• Teacher Institute- No Student Attendance
  Rochelle CCSD 231 Rochelle, IL 61068
• League Joe Slowpitch Draft League
  Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
  6:00 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

• Keurig Dr Pepper posted a job opening for Fork Lift Operator in Rockford. Apply here.
• BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Rockford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe Center here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rockford

• Jonathan Van Ness is Returning To Rockford! (mystateline.com)
• Rockford Lutheran names Brad Lindsay its new varsity boys basketball coach (mystateline.com)
• Rockford's Newest Summer Tradition Kicks Off Next Week! (mystateline.com)

Belvidere

• Stellantis to evaluate Belvidere facility ahead of planned plant restart (mystateline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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