Hi Simpson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Kyle Mercer at Shotgun Eddys
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 40.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
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Saturday May 9
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Kyle Mercer
Shotgun Eddys, 510 Straight St, Eddyville
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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CEO Trade Show
GOREVILLE CUD 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT , 890 Senior Ave , Vienna
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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The Marion Family Dock Fishing Series (Event #1)
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA , 75 Egyptian Pkwy , Creal Springs
9:00 am
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The Marion KOA Family Dock Fishing Tournament- Apr 18
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA , 75 Egyptian Pkwy , Creal Springs
9:00 am
Sunday April 19
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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marion, IL
Harry L. Crisp Sports Complex , 1606 S Carbon St , Marion
4:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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Zeigler-Royalton High School Goreville High School BB B V Away
Goreville
, IL 62939
4:30 pm
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Zeigler-Royalton High School Goreville High School SB G V Away
Goreville
, IL 62939
4:30 pm
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Southern Illinois Taco Festival
The Pavilion , 1602 Sioux Dr , Marion
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Zeigler-Royalton High School Goreville High School SB G V Home
Goreville
, IL 62939
4:30 pm
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Zeigler-Royalton High School Goreville High School BB B V Home
Goreville
, IL 62939
4:30 pm
Saturday April 25
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The Marion KOA Family Dock Fishing Tournament- Apr 25
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA , 75 Egyptian Pkwy , Creal Springs
9:00 am
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The Marion Family Dock Fishing Series (Event #2)
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA , 75 Egyptian Pkwy , Creal Springs
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Marion. Apply here.
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Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cosmetics Cashier in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simpson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marion
- Deaconess Illinois to unveil first-in-the-nation 3T MRI technology in Marion (wsiltv.com)
- Honeysuckle Holler Boutique announces grand opening in Marion (wsiltv.com)
- Signing Day at Marion High School (wsiltv.com)
Metropolis
- Metropolis Secures $4.83 Million State Grant to Advance Industrial Park Development (wsiltv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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