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🌱 Why a Waco man’s York assault and fraud trial was delayed
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Waco man's York assault and fraud trial was delayed
- How a tense I-80 stop near York ended in a new plea
- York man's stabbing case takes a turn with new plea deal
Also on today's calendar: Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
- Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Trial postponed for Waco man accused of punching man in York alley and stealing money from vulnerable adult (justmelaniew.com) — A Waco man's jury trial in York County District Court has been postponed as he faces assault and threat charges tied to an alleged downtown York alley attack. He's also accused of using a stolen bank card for thousands in fraudulent purchases across several cities, including York and Waco, following an investigation by the York County Sheriff's Office. 
2. Defendant charged with DUI and resisting arrest changes plea due to agreement with prosecution (justmelaniew.com) — A Grand Island man has changed his plea in York County District Court after a February traffic stop on I-80 near York led to DUI and resisting arrest charges. Deputies say he became combative, allegedly assaulted them, and was found under the influence of drugs; multiple charges were consolidated into a single felony count, with sentencing set for Nov. 23.
3. York man accused of stabbing takes plea agreement (justmelaniew.com) — A 20-year-old York man has taken a plea agreement after being accused of stabbing another York resident during a late-night confrontation near West 17th Street between York Avenue and Platte Avenue. Prosecutors reduced the charges to attempted second-degree assault, and he pleaded no contest in York County District Court, with sentencing set for Nov. 23.
4. Eight Lopers selected as UNK homecoming royalty finalists (unk.edu) — A University of Nebraska at Kearney student from York, senior Shawn Rathjen, is one of four finalists for homecoming king this week. UNK will crown its homecoming royalty Thursday night after a campus lipsync competition, with the winners also highlighted in Saturday's downtown Kearney parade, giving York residents a local connection to the festivities.
📸 Around York
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🗓 Upcoming Events in York
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- York Invite →
York
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd →
Yorkshire Playhouse, 517 N Lincoln Ave, York
7:30 pm - "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" Performances →
Yorkshire Playhouse, 517 N Lincoln Ave, York
7:30 pm - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd →
Yorkshire Playhouse, 517 N Lincoln Ave, York
7:30 pm - Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd →
Yorkshire Playhouse, 517 N Lincoln Ave, York
2:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 York Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Volleyball: Superior vs Tri County (Varsity)
Hastings St. Cecilia Middle/High School Chapman Gymnasium East Gym
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: H & H vs Hastings St. Cecilia (Varsity)
Hastings St. Cecilia Middle/High School Chapman Gymnasium West Gym
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Centennial vs H&H (Junior High)
Hampton High School
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Wood River vs Superior (Varsity)
Hastings St. Cecilia Middle/High School Chapman Gymnasium East Gym
5:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Cross County vs H & H (Varsity)
Hastings St. Cecilia Middle/High School Chapman Gymnasium West Gym
5:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Tri County vs Wood River (Varsity)
Hastings St. Cecilia Middle/High School Chapman Gymnasium East Gym
6:30 pm - Girls Volleyball: Cross County vs Hastings St. Cecilia (Varsity)
Hastings St. Cecilia Middle/High School Chapman Gymnasium West Gym
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Advance Services posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Handler in Hampton. Apply here.
- The Andersons, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Tech I in Fairmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near York here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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