🌱 Durand schools mourn principal killed in tragic Durand Road head-on crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Durand schools mourn principal killed in tragic Durand Road head-on crash

Also on today's calendar: Linden Boys Varsity Soccer @ Durand and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Saturday: Some sun with a shower; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Beloved MI Elementary School Principal Killed In Head-On Crash: Police (patch.com) — A deadly head-on crash on Durand Road in Venice Township has claimed the life of Bertha Neal Elementary principal Robert Cawson from the Durand Area School District, along with another driver. School leaders praised his seven years of service to Durand students and families, calling him a devoted colleague and friend, and are asking the community to keep his loved ones in their thoughts.
   

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📸 Around Durand

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Durand

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★ Featured events ★

Monday August 24

• Library Board Meeting →
  Durand Memorial Library, 700 N Saginaw St, Durand
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 14

• Free Hearing Checks
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  10:00 am

Monday August 17

• Yarn with a purpose
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  2:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Blood Pressure Checks
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  12:00 pm
• 5 Crowns & Euchre
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  1:00 pm

Monday August 24

• Linden Boys Varsity Soccer @ Durand →
  Durand Area High School, 9575 E Monroe Rd, Durand
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• Corunna Varsity Football @ Durand →
  Durand Area High School, 9575 E Monroe Rd, Durand
  7:00 pm

Thursday September 3

• Chesaning Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Durand →
  Durand Area High School, 9575 E Monroe Rd, Durand
  6:45 pm

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📣 Durand Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 10

• The Draft Sports Bar – Swartz Creek →
  The Draft Sports Bar & Grille, 9128 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek
  7:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Free Hearing Checks
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  10:00 am

Monday August 17

• Yarn with a purpose
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  2:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Blood Pressure Checks
  Durand Senior Center 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand, MI 48429
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Durand. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Durand. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durand here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Corunna

• Lennon and Southeast Branch Intercounty Drain Board (michigan.gov)
• Durand Elementary principal killed in head-on crash (wnem.com)

Swartz Creek

• Field Technician jobs hiring near Swartz Creek, MI at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Owosso

• Michigan powers through Hawaii 11-1 to open SLSWS play (mlive.com)

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Ok Durand! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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