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And check out Tour Event on the Johnston Patch calendar

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Hey hey Johnston! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Tour Event
  • Football Friends and Fun: A Tailgate for Jill at The Warehouse Pub
  • American Idol Clark Beckham: A Change Course Benefit Concert at NorthPoint Church

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Friday: Some sun, breezy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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