🌱 How two Vienna seniors graduated already job-ready with welding certifications

Good day Vienna! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How two Vienna seniors graduated already job-ready with welding certifications
• See how Vienna’s girls stacked up at the Chuck Ingram Invitational

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 77 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
• Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Vienna seniors earn welding certifications before high school graduation - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Two Vienna High School seniors have earned welding certifications through a dual-enrollment program with Shawnee Community College, finishing college-level training alongside their regular classes. Local school leaders say the partnership expands career and technical education options, with welding continuing next year and an automotive program planned for area students.
   

• Results From Chuck Ingram Girls Invitational – WRUL-FM (wrul.com) — Vienna’s girls track team scored 48 points at the Chuck Ingram Invitational, competing against programs like Benton, Carmi-White County, and Mt. Carmel. The detailed results highlight strong performances across sprints, distance events, relays, and field events from athletes around the region.
   

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📸 Around Vienna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vienna

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Tour de Tunnel Bike Ride Hosted by Revive Vienna →
  298 E Vine St, Vienna
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Baccalaureate Service
  Ozark Baptist Church
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• SIC Graduation
  SIC , Harrisburg, IL
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Shawnee Community College Graduation
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  5:30 pm

Monday May 18

• Baseball vs. Gallatin County
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  4:30 pm

Wednesday May 20

• Baseball vs. Herrin *(Senior Recognition)*
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  4:30 pm

Thursday May 21

• Baseball @ Benton
  Vienna High School Vienna, IL 62995
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Herrin High School Goreville High School SB G V Home →
  Herrin High School Goreville, IL 62939
  4:30 pm
• Vernon Hills High School Goreville High School BB B V Home →
  Vernon Hills High School Goreville, IL 62939
  4:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• SI Business Connect Networking Event →
  Celebrations Event Center, 1305 Crane Dr, Marion
  4:00 pm
• Harrisburg High School Goreville High School BB B V Home →
  Harrisburg High School Goreville, IL 62939
  4:30 pm
• Mt. Vernon High School Goreville High School SB G V Away →
  Mt. Vernon High School Goreville, IL 62939
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Crew Member in Anna. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Anna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vienna here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Metropolis

• 2026 Swim Lessons Now Open for Registration – Metropolis City Pool (920wmok.com)
• Pool Party Reservations are Now Open at the Metropolis City Pool – 5.11.26 (920wmok.com)
• KYTC Reveals Story Map For Potential I-24 Improvements (wpkyonline.com)

Marion

• Marion VA to Host Annual VA2K Food Drive and Health Fair (wsiltv.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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