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🌱 How did Jeffers’ bats overwhelm the Gwinn Modeltowners in both games?

Gwinn, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Gwinn! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Jeffers’ bats overwhelm the Gwinn Modeltowners in both games?
  • Need VA care? See when help comes to Gwinn
  • What will VA leaders discuss at Thursday’s Gwinn town hall?

Also on today's calendar: Happy Hour BBQ Night and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 46, low: 27.
  • Monday: Cold with partial sunshine, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jets softball gets offensive in sweep of Gwinn (mininggazette.com) — Gwinn softball fans saw a rough home doubleheader as the Jeffers Jets rolled to 27-1 and 23-2 wins over the Modeltowners, powered by big bats from Naomi Frahm and teammates. The story details how Gwinn briefly led the nightcap before Jeffers’ late-inning explosion put the game out of reach.
   

• Oscar G. Johnson VAMC hosts Veteran enrollment events (miningjournal.net) — Veterans in Gwinn can enroll for expanded VA health care benefits at a special outreach session on May 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 5670 on North Mitchell Street. Staff will help eligible veterans sign up under the PACT Act, which can lower health costs and provide benefits like hearing aids and eyeglasses, so bring your DD214 and basic income and dependent information.
   

• VA to host multiple town halls (gazettextra.com) — Gwinn veterans and families can meet directly with VA leaders at a town hall on Thursday at 2 p.m. at VFW Post 5670 on North Mitchell Street. The session is one of several across the central U.P., giving locals a chance to ask questions, share concerns, and learn about updates to VA health care and benefits.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday May 9
  • Michigan Concealed Carry (MI CPL class) →
    West Branch Sportsmans Club, 1888 Engman Lake Rd, Skandia
    9:00 am
  • Dawn Dott Dance Recital
    Marquette Area Public Schools Marquette, MI 49855
    5:00 pm
  • Night Sky Tour
    Marquette Area Public Schools Shiras Planetarium, 1203 W Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855, USA
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday May 12
  • BMS 6th gr. Spring Band Concert
    Bothwell Middle School Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI 4985
    5:00 pm
  • BMS 7th & 8th gr. Band Spring Concert
    Bothwell Middle School Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI 4985
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ishpeming. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ishpeming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gwinn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ishpeming

Marquette

  • First annual art night held at Marquette middle school (uppermichiganssource.com)
  • Updated, centralized resource website reflects Marquette's mission‑guided approach to AI (marquette.edu)
  • Marquette's Detwiler gets All-American lacrosse honors (wtaq.com)

Ok Gwinn! 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: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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