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In today's newsletter:
- Police describe how witnesses helped during an alleged Lincoln abduction
- How Lincoln's sewers are quietly tracking community health and drug trends
- How Lincoln families can access the reopened school-year emergency food pantry
Also on today's calendar: Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party: The Millennium Tour Live in Concert.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Heavy t-storms in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lincoln man accused in abduction of woman and infant makes first court appearance (wowt.com) — Lincoln police say a 26-year-old man is accused of abducting a woman and infant in east Lincoln, leading to a chase and crash before his arrest and court appearance. The woman, child, and another driver were treated at local hospitals, and investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Lincoln Police or Crime Stoppers. 
2. 'Everybody has a voice in the sewer': Lincoln's wastewater is a public health gem; how is the health department using it? (1011now.com) — Lincoln's wastewater is quietly giving the local health department an early warning system on everything from measles and COVID-19 to illicit drug trends. Samples from the Theresa Street facility are tested daily and shared with local stakeholders to guide overdose prevention and public health planning, as Lincoln participates in a national Biobot Analytics surveillance project.
3. Food Bank of Lincoln opens emergency pantry for students and families during the school year (1011now.com) — Families in Lincoln can now visit the LPS Emergency Pantry at Bryan Community School three afternoons a week for free shelf-stable groceries throughout the school year. Run by the Food Bank of Lincoln with Lincoln Public Schools, the pantry serves any family with school-aged kids, including private and homeschooled students, offering up to 35 pounds of food per visit.
4. Local man helping curb food insecurity, while also supporting farmers through Nebraska grant (klkntv.com) — A Nebraska grant is helping Nolan Lemna buy food from conservation-minded farmers and donate it to Catholic Social Services in Lincoln and Community Action in Kearney. Thousands of pounds of beef, flour, eggs, and produce are already reaching families in need, while giving local farmers a fair, reliable outlet and encouraging residents to keep supporting sustainable agriculture.
5. H.S. Football Preview: Lincoln Pius X (1011now.com) — Lincoln Pius X football is kicking off a new era under head coach Michael Grindey, only the program's fourth leader in 71 years. With 14 seniors and many returning starters, the Thunderbolts open August 28 at Scottsbluff before a home debut at Aldrich Field that's expected to draw a loud local crowd.
📸 Around Lincoln
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4:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party: The Millennium Tour Live in Concert →
Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St, Lincoln
8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Melodrama Auditions
Waverly High School Auditorium
4:00 pm - Girls Softball: Waverly vs Malcolm (Varsity)
Waverly High School Malcolm Ball Field Deinert Field
5:00 pm - Vike Spikes Gym use
Waverly High School Waverly Middle School WMS Gym North Court
6:00 pm - Girls Softball: Ralston vs Omaha Gross Catholic (Varsity)
Waverly High School Omaha Gross Catholic High School Softball Field
4:30 pm - Girls Softball: Gretna East vs Waverly (Reserve)
Waverly High School Viking Field
5:30 pm - Girls Softball: Waverly vs Ralston (Varsity)
Waverly High School Omaha Gross Catholic High School Softball Field
6:15 pm - Vike Spikes Volleyball
Waverly High School Waverly Middle School WMS Gym
6:30 pm - Girls Softball: Waverly vs Omaha Gross Catholic (Varsity)
Waverly High School Omaha Gross Catholic High School Softball Field
8:00 pm - Fall Sports Kickoff: Scrimmages & Pep Rally
Raymond Central Public Schools Raymond Central High School
4:00 pm - Booster Bash
Waverly High School
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State of Nebraska posted a job opening for Administrative Technician – Purchasing – Central Office in Lincoln. Apply here.
- Drury Hotels Company, LLC posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Lincoln. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincoln here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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