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🌱 Why one Colon resident wants ours to be America’s only Colon

Colon, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Colon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Colon resident wants ours to be America’s only Colon

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Could Colon, Michigan Become The Only Colon In The U.S.? (wrkr.com) — A Colon resident, BJ Mallen, is launching a tongue‑in‑cheek campaign to make Colon the only town in the country with that name. He’s asking Colon, Nebraska to consider becoming “Semi‑Colon” and Colon, North Carolina to adopt “Pilcrow,” all to spotlight Colon’s unique identity in a playful way.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Huge congratulations to former Michigan State Police WMU Cold Case Program participant Jaqueline Chavarria on graduating from the 150th Trooper Recruit School last month!
    Trooper Chavarria has been assigned to the Marshall Post and is eager to begin field training. Interested in a career in law enforcement? MSP is… (Nextdoor )
  • Arcosa, Inc. posted a job opening for Light Assembler_Senior in Union City. Apply here.
  • Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Assembly in Sturgis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centreville

  • Fresh Food Distributions this month – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)
  • Here are regional matchups for Jackson-area baseball teams (mlive.com)
  • Gary McClain, 81 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)

Sturgis

Ok Colon! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Colon

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