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🌱 Neosho community remembers Major Tommy J. Shields Jr.’s life of service

Neosho, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Neosho! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Neosho community remembers Major Tommy J. Shields Jr.’s life of service
  • How Neosho’s explosive first quarter powered a dominant senior night win

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day for Army SPC Billy Chandler and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Brilliant sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Monday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tommy Shields (blogspot.com) — Neosho residents are mourning Major Tommy J. Shields Jr., U.S. Army (Retired), who died at his home in town on September 26 at age 74. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. October 10 at Clark Funeral Homes on South Wood Street, followed by a gathering at First Community Bank’s Community Room on East Main.
   

• Neosho football's 20-0 first quarter seals the deal against Willard (fourstateshomepage.com) — Neosho fans saw the Wildcats explode for 20 first-quarter points on senior night, cruising to a 46-21 win over Willard at home. The offense stayed hot all game, and the team now turns its attention to hosting Joplin on Friday, October 9, giving local supporters another big matchup to circle.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just a reminder to those of you who sell and buy products or services on the Nextdoor app:
    Please be very careful about whom you buy from or sell to, especially people whose profiles “magically” show up almost immediately after you post… (Nextdoor Holly Rd)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Neosho. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Neosho. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Neosho here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • John Biggs honored for his vision of East Street (webbcity.net)

Ok Neosho! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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