🌱 Why neighbors say a Madisonville gun range still isn’t safe enough

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In today's newsletter:

• Why neighbors say a Madisonville gun range still isn’t safe enough

Also on today's calendar: Taylor Borton.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Madisonville Gun Company has faced a lawsuit, and may again (the-messenger.com) — Neighbors near Madisonville Gun Company are raising fresh safety concerns after a man was recently struck by a stray projectile they believe came from the range, prompting renewed talk of possible lawsuits. Hopkins County officials say their power over the private business is limited, but past litigation shows nearby property owners have already challenged the range’s operations and secured an agreement restricting certain gunfire directions.
   

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📸 Around Madisonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madisonville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 20

• Model Train Show →
  The Ballard Convention Center, 605 E Arch St, Madisonville
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday June 26

• Taylor Borton →
  The Crowded House, 26 W Center St, Madisonville
  6:30 pm

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📣 Madisonville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Library Board Meeting →
  George Coon Library, 114 S Harrison St, Princeton
  1:30 pm
• Superintendent Screening Committee Meeting
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409
  6:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Maroon 5 Day
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409

Saturday June 6

• Bait & Badges Family Event at Canaan Ridge Park
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409
• 1st Annual Island Car & Motorcycle Show to benefit... →
  Island Cycle Workz, 501 Adams Ave, Island
  10:00 am

Monday June 8

• WC Soccer Camp
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409
  8:30 am
• WCBOE Work Session
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409
  4:30 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Bookmobile at Beech Grove →
  Laurie's Souper Savor, 305 Beech Grove St, Calhoun
  9:00 am

Saturday June 13

• America 250 @ Canaan Ridge Park
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409
  9:00 am
• Dixon Baker Park Cruise-In
  Webster County Dixon, KY 42409
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 📢 Western Kentucky residents: Join the conversation at a virtual foster care community forum on Thursday, June 4.
  Connect with community members, share your perspective and be part of discussions about improving Kentucky's foster care system and outcomes for… (Nextdoor )

• Ollie's Bargain Outlet posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Madisonville. Apply here.
• Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Madisonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madisonville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dawson Springs

• Gwynn Hale, 63, of Hopkinsville (wkdzradio.com)

Crofton

• General election candidates set for cities across Christian County: Mayor, school board and more (christiancountynow.com)

Hopkinsville

• Hopkinsville museum plans Birthday BBQ Bash to celebrate 50th anniversary (hoptownchronicle.org)
• North Elm Street shooting suspect booked into Christian County Jail, charged with assault (christiancountynow.com)
• Western Kentucky State Fair returns for 75th anniversary June 26 through July 4 (whopam.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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