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🌱 How Morton stunned previously undefeated Dunlap under the Friday night lights

Morton, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Morton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Morton stunned previously undefeated Dunlap under the Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: GriefShare- Morton and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morton defeats undefeated Dunlap 43-21 (pjstar.com) — Morton High School’s Potters handed previously undefeated Dunlap a decisive 43-21 loss in their Week 5 football matchup Friday night, with big plays on both sides of the ball. Morton players like Isaac Davis and Keenan Smith powered the offense, while a swarming defense and fired-up sideline helped the team celebrate with traveling fans after the road win.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday September 21
  • GriefShare →
    Grace Church Morton, 1325 E Jefferson Street, Morton
    6:30 pm

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Morton. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member! in Morton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morton here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Peoria

Washington

  • Washington volleyball defeats Dunlap in three sets (pjstar.com)

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-- 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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