Community Corner
π± Can Garrett soccer rebound at home against Eastside on Tuesday?
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In today's newsletter:
- Can Garrett soccer rebound at home against Eastside on Tuesday?
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Soccer Recap: Tough Loss for Garrett (maxpreps.com) — Garrett's boys soccer team dropped its ninth straight match, losing 7–0 to West Noble and falling to 1–9 overall. Despite the rough stretch, the Railroaders get a chance to regroup at home when they host Eastside at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, giving local fans an opportunity to show support.
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📸 Around Garrett
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Garrett
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- An Evening of Hope
Byler Lane Winery
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
📣 Garrett Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Safe Sitter Class #2-Registration Required
Waterloo Grant Township Public Library, 300 South Wayne Street, Waterloo
5:00 pm - Ever Fest →
Ever Wealth, 1710 N. Main Street, Suite B, Auburn
5:30 pm - Annual 3rd Friday Lunch on the Fly (KGWB) →
Auburn-Dekalb Executive Airport, 2710 Co Rd 60, Auburn
11:00 am - Annual 3rd Friday Lunch on the Fly →
Auburn-Dekalb Executive Airport, 2710 Co Rd 60, Auburn
11:00 am - Annual "Wings" Fly-in (C62) →
Kendallville Municipal Airport, 363 Airport Rd, Kendallville
7:00 am - Annual "Wings" Fly-in →
Kendallville Municipal Airport, 363 Airport Rd, Kendallville
7:00 am - Annual Wings Fly-in →
Kendallville Municipal Airport, 363 Airport Rd, Kendallville
7:00 am - Draw with Me
Waterloo Grant Township Public Library, 300 South Wayne Street, Waterloo
3:00 pm - Auburn Parks & Recreation Board Meeting →
Rieke Park Lodge, 1600 N Indiana Avenue, Auburn
6:00 pm - FWBF - Old Carter VIP Experience →
424 W 9th St, Auburn - Bourbons with Bob →
Auburn City Steakhouse, 203 Main Street, Auburn
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I really enjoy discovering those little places that are easy to miss if you're not looking carefully.
Garrett probably has quite a few hidden gems too. If you were to recommend a place, where would you suggest someone check it out? (Nextdoor Garrett)
- Momentive Performance Materials - MPM Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift in Garrett. Apply here.
- John R. Jurgensen Company posted a job opening for Terminal Operator in Waterloo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garrett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kendallville
- Traffic Pattern Changes Planned For US 6, Kendallville (inkfreenews.com)
Fort Wayne
- Fort Wayne City Councilman Scott Myers returns after three-month absence (wowo.com)
- The Dish: Eddie Merlot's takes Fort Wayne diners on global steak adventure (journalgazette.net)
- East State Village project approved to improve safety and support business growth (wowo.com)
Ok Garrett! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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