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Merriam, Kansas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Merriam! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Merriam-raised pitcher is taking the mound Thursday night?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 90, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which ex-high school standouts featured in Johnson County will compete on Thursday, Aug. 6? (jocotoday.com) — A former Bishop Miege standout from Merriam, pitcher Daniel Harper, is among several Johnson County high school alums suiting up in minor league baseball games on Thursday, Aug. 6. The roundup highlights where and when these local products will be playing, from Omaha to Reno, so Merriam fans can track their hometown talent. 
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- U.S. House District 3 race set, with Rep. Sharice Davids facing former Shawnee city leader Eric Jenkins (johnsoncountypost.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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