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

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's been upgraded at every Affton school this year

Also on today's calendar: 2026 John Y. & Harriet Simon Day Lecture: Unconditional Surrender - Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil W and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 74.
  • Friday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Affton School District facilities undergo Proposition 1 improvement projects (callnewspapers.com) — Affton families can expect freshly upgraded school buildings this year, thanks to $30 million in Proposition 1 bond funds that supported safety, accessibility, and learning improvements across the Affton School District. From new roofs, HVAC work, and classroom renovations to upcoming field upgrades and an elevator at Affton High, projects are wrapping up this fall and into early January.
   

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Ok Affton! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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