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🌱 Free stuffed animal “hospital” pops up in Marion this Saturday

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Good morning Marion! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free stuffed animal "hospital" pops up in Marion this Saturday
  • See which charges local residents faced in this week's arrest log

Also on today's calendar: The Bulldogs and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marion Health to host free stuffed animal clinic for children (wowo.com) — Families in Marion can take their kids and favorite stuffed animals to a free pretend medical clinic this Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Marion Health's Family Medicine Residency Clinic on W. Bella Drive. Children 12 and under will rotate through fun medical-themed stations, learn healthy habits, and enjoy crafts, games, and photo opportunities designed to make real health care feel less scary.
   

• Current Grant County ar rests 9/ 1/ 26 to 9/ 8/ 26 (yournewsjournal.com) — Grant County authorities have released a weeklong list of recent arrests, including many individuals from Marion facing accusations ranging from driving offenses and public intoxication to drug possession, domestic battery, and fraud. The report covers incidents between Sept. 1 and Sept. 8, giving Marion residents a snapshot of current law-enforcement activity and common charges appearing in local cases.
   

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    Saturday September 19
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    Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion
    12:00 pm

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  • A One-Stop Shop is open today in Henry County to assist storm survivors.
    Representatives from local, state and federal agencies are available to provide in-person support, answer questions and help homeowners and renters… (Nextdoor )
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Marion, IN in Marion. Apply here.
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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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