🌱 See which Worden students just graduated from SIUE with top honors
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In today's newsletter:
- See which Worden students just graduated from SIUE with top honors
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Windy and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SIUE Edwardsville IL spring commencement graduates (theintelligencer.com) — Several Worden students are among the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates honored at the spring 2026 commencement, with multiple earning high academic distinctions. The article lists each local graduate by hometown, degree, and honors, highlighting how many area residents—especially from Worden—completed bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across a wide range of fields. 
📸 Around Worden
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Services Committee →
Edwardsville, IL Calendar, 118 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville
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Civic Memorial JV Baseball @ Highland →
Highland High School, 12760 Troxler Ave, Highland
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Softball: Varsity Sr. Day vs Wesclin Rescheduled to 05-11-26
Roxana High School , Roxana Park Softball Field
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Baseball: Varsity Game vs Wesclin (Home)
Roxana High School , HS Baseball Field
4:30 pm -
Wesclin Varsity Baseball @ Roxana →
Roxana High School, 323 Chaffer Ave, Roxana
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Civic Memorial Varsity Softball @ Highland →
Highland High School, 12760 Troxler Ave, Highland
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Police Commission Meeting →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, 149 North Main Street, Glen Carbon
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Edwardsville Environmental Commission →
Edwardsville, IL Calendar, 118 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville
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Soccer: Girls Varsity Sr. Day vs Southwestern (Home)
Roxana High School , Norman Lewis Field
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Edwardsville Public Library Board →
Edwardsville, IL Calendar, 112 S Kansas Street, Edwardsville
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Historic Preservation Commission →
Council Chamber, 118 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville
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Tourism Advisory Committee →
Edwardsville, IL Calendar, 118 Hillsboro Ave, Edwardsville
8:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Bethalto. Apply here.
- IICRC posted a job opening for Future Opening: Evening Cleaner Roxana Woodriver IL in Edwardsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Worden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bethalto
- Bethalto appoints acting police chief Ryan Dugger to top job (thetelegraph.com)
- George Lyles (riverbender.com)
Edwardsville
- Edwardsville routs Alton, to set up SWC soccer title match with O'Fallon (thetelegraph.com)
- Edwardsville-area seniors favor four-year colleges (theintelligencer.com)
- SIUE Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly® School Gold Status and Military Spouse Friendly® School Designation (collinsvilledailynews.com)
Ok Worden! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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