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š± USI students heading to Princetonās Camp Carson for leadership retreat.
Princeton, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Princeton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- USI students heading to Princetonās Camp Carson for leadership retreat.
- How a Princeton hoops phenom conquered every level of basketball.
- Princeton family member among survivors of John Robert āGrizā Parker.
Also on today's calendar: Medicare Made Easy with Rena Rohrbach.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 65.
- Monday: A heavy t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Student Life Office launches leadership program for first year and new transfer students (usi.edu) ā USI is launching a new First Year Leadership Retreat that will bring students to YMCA Camp Carson in Princeton for a threeāday, leadershipāfocused getaway in late October. New students can build connections, learn leadership skills from professionals, and join mentorāled small groups, with fee waivers available for qualifying participants. 
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ā¢ Princeton, Indiana, prominent player, breaks record in women's basketball (indianapolisrecorder.com) ā A standout womenās basketball star from Princeton has just completed an unprecedented sweep of championships, from high school and college titles to WNBA, Olympic, and World Cup gold. Her journey from Princeton Community High School recordābreaker to global champion highlights both her deep Indiana roots and her call for fans to remember athletesā humanity. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ John Robert "Griz" Parker (72) of Dieterich - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com) ā An Illinois family is mourning John Robert āGrizā Parker, whose survivors include a son living in Princeton tying his story to the community. Services are planned in Newton, Illinois, with a later private burial in Monroe City, Indiana, and memorials suggested to The Isaiah 1:17 Project. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Princeton
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So There Was This Rat ā
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Friday October 9
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Medicare Made Easy with Rena Rohrbach ā
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TriCom Level 2: Tier 1 Training & Testing ā
2178 North Old Highway 41 South, Princeton
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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Senior Yoga ā
Fort Branch Public Library, 107 E Locust St, Fort Branch
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Touch B.A.S.E Senior Fitness @ Fort Branch ā
Fort Branch Public Library, 107 E Locust St, Fort Branch
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Vincennes Lincoln at Gibson Southern ā
Fort Branch IN
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SK Class of '91 Reunion ā
Decker Chapel Community Center, 3548 W Decker Chapel Rd, Decker
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting @ Fort Branch ā
Fort Branch Public Library, 107 E Locust St, Fort Branch
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Senior BINGO ā
Fort Branch Public Library, 107 E Locust St, Fort Branch
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ā
The Princeton Theatre & Community Center, 301 W Broadway St, Princeton
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Monday November 16
Friday December 4
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One-Stop Shops are open to assist survivors.
Representatives at these centers will provide in-person assistance, answer questions and help homeowners and renters apply for FEMA's Individualā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Princeton. Apply here.
- Toyota Motor Corporation posted a job opening for Production Track Team Member in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.
š Nearby News
Oakland City
- Pioneers stay undefeated after close game with Bears (pdclarion.com)
- EGSC plans playground ribbon cutting (pdclarion.com)
- Animal shelter opening date likely in December (pdclarion.com)
Vincennes
- After historic WIC streak ends, Sullivan begins building another (suncommercial.com)
- WRV graduate receives scholarship from Association of Counties, SRI, Inc. (suncommercial.com)
- First City Music Festival gearing up for biggest festival to date (suncommercial.com)
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