🌱 Area communities remember Lenora “Jean” Garrard’s life of faith and service

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• Area communities remember Lenora “Jean” Garrard’s life of faith and service

Also on today's calendar: 3D Print Lab and 2 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
• Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Lenora 'Jean' Garrard (wtyefm.com) — Olney residents are noting the recent passing of Lenora “Jean” Garrard, who died in Olney on May 7 after several years of declining health. The longtime Robinson resident is remembered for her deep Christian faith, devotion to family, and years of service at Robinson High School’s cafeteria. Visitation and funeral services will be held this Friday and Saturday in Robinson.
   

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📸 Around Olney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Olney

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• White Squirrel Roubaix →
  Olney City Park, 502 White Squirrel Cir, Olney
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday May 21

• 3D Print Lab →
  Olney Public Library, 400 W Main St, Olney
  4:00 pm

Friday May 22

• AM Transport Outing — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
  Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Mixed Stag Scramble — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
  Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 6

• Blake Fehrenbacher Memorial Scramble — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
  Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 16

• Tourism – SpringFest →
  Flora Public Library, 216 N Main St, Flora
  9:00 am

Tuesday May 19

• City Council Meeting →
  Newton City Hall, 108 N Van Buren St # A, Newton
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• County Board Meeting →
  Jasper County Office Building, 204 W Washington St, Newton
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER NEWTON,IL USA!!! →
  MVP Happy Holler, 10524 E 1400th Ave, Newton
  7:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Red Hill Raceway →
  Red Hill Raceway, 8417 Sumner Dieringer Rd, Sumner
  3:27 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Flora Chamber of Commerce – June Meeting →
  Flora B&O Railroad Depot, 223 W Railroad St, Flora
  12:00 pm

Monday July 6

• 2026 Red Hill Jr Pro Camp →
  Red Hill Junior/Senior High School, 908 Church St, Bridgeport
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Olney. Apply here.
• Pepsi MidAmerica posted a job opening for Sales Merchandiser in Olney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olney here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Flat Rock

• The Amish Cook: A milestone graduation marked by memories (sidneydailynews.com)
• Dion E. Wright (wtyefm.com)

Robinson

• Dorinda Sue Smith (wtyefm.com)
• James 'Jim' Seaney (wtyefm.com)
• Rep. Niemerg Demands Explanation And Immediate Tour Of Facilities After Inmate Overdose, Death (effinghamradio.com)

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-- 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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