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🌱 Patch AM: Essex remembers Ronnie Dove and his decades of music and friendship

Also, don't miss Community Flea Market And Book Sale on the Essex Patch calendar

Friday September 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, Essex! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Essex remembers Ronnie Dove and his decades of music and friendship

Also on today's calendar: Community Flea Market And Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Essex community mourns loss of pop and country singer Ronnie Dove (nottinghammd.com) — Essex residents are remembering pop and country singer Ronnie Dove, who died this week at 91 after decades of close ties to the town. Local historians highlight his many hits and his regular appearances at the Essex Day Festival, where he often spoke warmly about his affection for the community and its people.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hi Neighbors.
    I'm looking for someone who is skilled at installing ceiling fans. I need to replace the ceiling fan in my bedroom. (Nextdoor Fox Ridge)
  • I'm off and running whorm ever following me know when I started this project so now u can tell what I'm making.
    so what do u all think about this one? I should be done tonight or tomorrow (Nextdoor Fox Ridge)
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Essex. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Middle River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middle River

  • Community meeting to be held on future of Crane property in Middle River (nottinghammd.com)
  • Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum to host Open Cockpit Day and Classic Car Show this weekend (nottinghammd.com)
  • Help Fill the House for domestic abuse survivors in Maryland. Here's what to bring. (wmar2news.com)

Dundalk

  • Dundalk Community Calendar: September 17 (somdnews.com)
  • Baltimore music legend and 1960s hitmaker Ronnie Dove dies at 91 (wmar2news.com)
  • Legislation aims to address decades-long sewage odor problem near Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (wmar2news.com)

Perry Hall

  • 'Pins With A Purpose' Fundraiser Returns To Timonium With Custom Trophies (patch.com)

Ok Essex! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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