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🌱 Why Rome’s mayor wants a burned-out school gone immediately

Herkimer, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Herkimer! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Rome’s mayor wants a burned-out school gone immediately

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rome mayor calls for demolition of vacant school after fire (timestelegram.com) — Rome officials are pushing to demolish the long-vacant, fire-damaged Staley School, arguing it’s become a major public safety and quality-of-life problem. Buried in the coverage is a brief note that Route 28 in Herkimer has been dedicated to military working dogs, highlighting a recent honor along a key local corridor.
   

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Ok Herkimer! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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