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🌱 Where to honor veterans today in Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Scottsbluff! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to honor veterans today in Scottsbluff
  • Scottsbluff's siren tests now continue through winter
  • “Soul Patrol” brings Vietnam veterans' stories to Midwest Theatre

Also on today's calendar: Salsa Dancing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 28.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Veterans Day Parade, Program Set for Wednesday in Scottsbluff (ruralradio.com) — Scottsbluff honors veterans today with an 11 a.m. parade along East Overland, from 19th Avenue west to 3rd Avenue. The observance continues at 1:30 p.m. at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home on 42nd Street, with speaker Mike Blue, veterans appreciation certificates and a Korean War medal presentation.
   

2. Year Round Siren Testing to Begin Wednesday in Scotts Bluff County (ruralradio.com) — Scottsbluff and Gering begin year-round outdoor siren testing today at 10 a.m., continuing on the second Wednesday of each month. Tests last about one minute, while a real warning sounds steadily for three minutes. For a real warning, go indoors and check local broadcasts or NOAA weather radio for information.
   

3. Interview: J.M. Harper and Ed Emanuel on "Soul Patrol" (moveablefest.com) — Scottsbluff's Midwest Theatre will show “Soul Patrol” on Veterans Day, November 11, as part of a series of one-night screenings. The documentary follows Black Vietnam veterans reuniting after 50 years, with veteran Ed Emanuel and director J.M. Harper exploring the lasting effects of combat and the bonds that helped the men survive.
   

4. Midgrade gas at $4.43 per gallon in Scotts Bluff County in week ending Oct. 31 (nepanhandlenews.com) — Midgrade gasoline averaged $4.75 a gallon in Scotts Bluff County during the week ending October 31, above Nebraska's $4.51 average, according to GasBuddy customer reports. The lowest reported price was $4.43, with Scottsbluff and Gering listed at that level. These are historical cash prices, not a guide to today's pump prices.
   

5. Outnumbered but undeterred, Scottsbluff woman reflects on 25 years in the Army (omaha.com) — Scottsbluff's Beth Merrigan reflects on 25 years in the Army and her determination to stand out for the right reasons while outnumbered by men. A West Point graduate and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, Merrigan also served as a faculty member at the academy.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday November 12
  • PADD Board Meeting →
    Cirrus House Conference Room, 1506 First Avenue, Scottsbluff
    12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday November 12
  • Girls Basketball: Hemingford vs Morrill (Junior High)
    Morrill High School
    4:00 pm
  • FAFSA Walk-Ins w/EdQuest
    Gering High School Media Center
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday November 14
  • North Platte One Acts Invite
    Leyton Public Schools Dalton, NE 69131
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday November 17
  • Board of Equalization Regular Meeting →
    204 State Street, Harrisburg
    8:30 am

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Ok Scottsbluff! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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