š± How Farmingtonās bats overwhelmed Herculaneum in a tough home loss
Herculaneum, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Herculaneum! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Farmingtonās bats overwhelmed Herculaneum in a tough home loss
Also on today's calendar: SHOW ME THE MONEY and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
- Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Roundup: Potosi, NC post road wins ahead of tennis postseaso... (dailyjournalonline.com) ā Herculaneum softball fell 17-6 at home to Farmington, despite a six-run third inning fueled by defensive miscues from the visitors. The wider roundup also highlights strong recent performances from North County, Fredericktown, Valle Catholic volleyball, and Kingston baseball, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how nearby high school teams are faring this week. 
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Grandview JV Football @ Herculaneum ā
Herculaneum High School, 1 Black Cat Dr, Herculaneum
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Bayless/Hancock at Herculaneum ā
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SHOW ME THE MONEY ā
Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Rd, Crystal City
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DeSoto JV Football @ Herculaneum ā
Herculaneum High School, 1 Black Cat Dr, Herculaneum
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SHOW ME THE MONEY ā
Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Rd, Crystal City
5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Monday October 26
Thursday October 29
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No School - TEACHER PD
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PD Day - No Classes
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Tennis (Girls V) - POPLAR BLUFF HIGH
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
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Football MS @ North County Middle School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
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Softball (Girls JV) - Oakville High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
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Softball (Girls V) @ Oakville High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
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Football (JV) @ North County Sr High School
Festus Middle Festus, MO 63028
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking to get a regular septic tank cleaning serving the Arnold area.
Any recommendations? Whatās the ballpark price? (Nextdoor Providence)
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Crystal City. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Crystal City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herculaneum here.
š Nearby News
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- Johnson, Vergil K. 'Beaver' (kutisfuneralhomes.com)
Crystal City
- Crystal City and Festus Explore Potential Fire Department Merger (kfmo.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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