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🌱 Patch AM: Why Montgomery’s Massacre Haunted House ranks among America’s scariest
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Good morning Montgomery! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Montgomery's Massacre Haunted House ranks among America's scariest
Also on today's calendar: Anniversary Sale! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
- Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• USA Today Proclaims Texas Home to the Country's Scariest Haunted Houses (krod.com) — Montgomery's own Massacre Haunted House has been named one of the top haunted attractions in the country by USA Today's 10Best readers' poll. The ranking puts the local haunt alongside major destinations from Texas to Pennsylvania, giving residents a nationally recognized scare option right in town as Halloween approaches.
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📸 Around Montgomery
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery
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★ Featured events ★
- Anniversary Sale! →
4054 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
10:00 am - American Red Cross Babysitter & CPR Certification Class in Aurora (Ages 11–16) →
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora
9:00 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Cemetery Walk with the Historic Preservation Commission →
Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River St., Montgomery
7:00 pm - Board of Fire & Police Meeting →
10 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery
9:00 am - Tiny Tot Art →
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9:30 am - Toddler Art →
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11:00 am - Stuffed Animal Sleepover →
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4:45 pm - Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale →
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10:00 am - No School - Columbus Day →
Kaneland McDole Elementary, 2901 Foxmoor Drive, Montgomery - No School - October 12th: Columbus Day →
Kaneland McDole Elementary, 2901 Foxmoor Drive, Montgomery - Village Board Meeting →
Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery
7:00 pm - Senior Lunch & Bingo →
Village Hall, 200 N. River St, Montgomery
11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Oswego
- Attacker Charged In Fatal Chick-Fil-A Stabbing Deemed Fit For Trial: Report (patch.com)
Aurora
- Aurora University Recognized Among Best IL Colleges, Nation's Top Performers In Social Mobility (patch.com)
Ok Montgomery! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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