🌱 How Ullin’s health department says you can lower your stroke risk

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ullin’s health department says you can lower your stroke risk

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
• Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Southern Seven Health Department Highlights Stroke Awareness Month (wsiltv.com) — Residents in Ullin are being urged by the Southern Seven Health Department to recognize stroke warning signs and take prevention seriously during American Stroke Month. Health officials explain how strokes occur, stress that many second strokes are preventable, and encourage working with doctors to manage blood pressure, follow medications, and adopt healthier daily habits to protect brain health.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Senior Graduation Practice
  Dongola USD 66 Dongola, IL 62926
  8:30 am
• JV/V Softball @ Trico
  Anna-Jonesboro High School Anna, IL 62906
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Girls Soccer @ Home vs. Mt. Vernon
  Anna-Jonesboro High School Anna, IL 62906
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• JV/V Boys Baseball @ Herrin
  Anna-Jonesboro High School Anna, IL 62906
  4:30 pm
• JV/V Softball @ Steeleville
  Anna-Jonesboro High School Anna, IL 62906
  4:30 pm
• Kindergarten and Pre-K Graduation
  County of Union Sch Dist No43 Jonesboro, IL 62952
  5:30 pm
• High School Graduation
  Dongola High School Dongola, IL 62926
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• 8th Grade Graduation 7pm
  County of Union Sch Dist No43 Jonesboro, IL 62952
  8:00 am

Sunday May 17

• Eastwood & Bradley →
  StarView Vineyards, 5100 Wing Hill Rd, Cobden
  3:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• JV/V Boys Baseball @ Home vs. Goreville
  Anna-Jonesboro High School Anna, IL 62906
  4:30 pm

Saturday May 23

• Tour de Tunnel Bike Ride Hosted by Revive Vienna →
  298 E Vine St, Vienna
  2:30 pm
• The Musicmen →
  StarView Vineyards, 5100 Wing Hill Rd, Cobden
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Shawnee Community College, IL posted a job opening for Instructor of Nursing in Ullin. Apply here.
• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Middle School Social Studies/Social Science Teacher in Mounds. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ullin here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Results From Chuck Ingram Girls Invitational – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)
• Services set for Vienna student killed in farm accident (wpsdlocal6.com)

Cairo

• Rejoice! This Irritating Naming Trend in Utah Is Finally Going Away (890kdxu.com)
• How much did Beach Park households pay in property taxes for police and fire pensions in FY 2024? (lakecountygazette.com)
• The Sparta Complex: Does Geopolitical Ambition Undermine the UAE Model? (uwidata.com)

Metropolis

• 2026 Swim Lessons Now Open for Registration – Metropolis City Pool (920wmok.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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