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🌱 Staunton at Wesclin and 10 more events

Trenton, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Trenton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Highland at Wesclin
  • Staunton at Wesclin
  • NHS Induction Ceremony- 7-8 PM at Wesclin CUSD 3

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Highland Community USD #5 in Highland. Apply here.
  • World Acceptance Corporation posted a job opening for Financial Services Representative in Highland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mascoutah

  • 19.4% of Mascoutah High School graduates at Illinois community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in 2024-25 (metroeastsun.com)
  • John Venarsky, Jr. (heraldpubs.com)
  • Full-Scale Emergency Exercise to Take Place at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Sept. 23 (collinsvilledailynews.com)

Highland

  • 2026 Illinois Legal Leaders: Michael P. McGinley (molawyersmedia.com)
  • Cahokia rolls through Carbondale for conference win (bnd.com)

Ok Trenton! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Trenton

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