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In today's newsletter:

  • How did a Ballwin field hockey showdown end so decisively?

Also on today's calendar: Karla Harris in Concert and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, temps: high: 97, low: 71.
  • Friday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Play It Again Sports Roundup - Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 (riverbender.com) — A girls field hockey match played in Ballwin saw Rockwood Lafayette shut out Edwardsville 6-0, highlighting local high school sports action in west St. Louis County. The wider roundup also recaps Monday's soccer, tennis, volleyball, football, and baseball results for nearby Illinois schools, offering a quick snapshot of regional prep sports performances.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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