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In today's newsletter:
- Planning to buy or sell hair sheep in Salem?
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: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Midwest Hair Sheep Sale (purdue.edu) — Salem livestock producers and 4-H families can mark their calendars for the 20th Annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 3. The afternoon sale features both commercial and registered ewes and rams, with viewing starting late morning, clear minimum bids, and local contacts for questions, plus food available on-site. 
📸 Around Salem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- 10th Annual Camryn's Crew to Cure NF 5k Run/Walk →
*New* this year!! Salem Monon Trailhead*, 403 South Main Street, Salem
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
📣 Salem Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pistol Practice →
SIRPC Outdoor Range, 17908 State Road 60, Borden
12:30 pm - New Washington at Borden →
Borden High School, 301 West St, Borden
7:00 pm - CMP Games GSVMM (Match One) / Team Sniper (Match Two) →
SIRPC Outdoor Range, 17908 State Road 60, Borden
8:00 am - 500 Yard Rifle Practice →
SIRPC Outdoor Range, 17908 State Road 60, Borden
12:00 pm - Practical Magic 2- The Real Estate Event →
14519 Indiana 60, Borden - Skinternal Medicine CME/CE Conference: Dermatology for Non-Dermatologists →
Huber's Plantation Hall at Huber's Orchard & Winery, 19816 Huber Road, Borden - Pal Wow Family Fun Festival →
Palmyra IN - Pistol 2700 Match →
SIRPC Outdoor Range, 17908 State Road 60, Borden
8:00 am - F-Class Rifle Match →
SIRPC Outdoor Range, 17908 State Road 60, Borden
8:00 am - 🎉 Teen Time at the Library! →
Mitchell Public Library, 804 W Main St, Mitchell
3:00 pm - Brownstown Central at Salem →
Salem High School, 700 N Harrison St, Salem
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 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 )
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Salem. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mitchell
- Mitchell man arrested after woman says he pointed gun at her vehicle, affidavit says (wbiw.com)
- Mitchell couple arrested on child neglect, animal neglect charges after police find unsafe home conditions (wbiw.com)
- Wheel Pros recalls Avix TrailTek tires over Incorrect sidewall labeling (wbiw.com)
New Albany
- Indiana Quilters Sew Wheelchair Blankets Sized to Never Tangle in the Wheels – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com)
- Hip Hops: Those first-ever draft Pilsner Urquells in Prague, 1987 (foodanddine.com)
- 11 Indiana animal shelters join US initiative, will temporarily lower adoption fees (wishtv.com)
Ok Salem! 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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