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🌱 Remembering Joyce Hutchison, Grove resident and devoted crappie angler

Grove, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Remembering Joyce Hutchison, Grove resident and devoted crappie angler
  • Grove heads to Sallisaw looking to bounce back Friday
  • Remembering John Giger, Grove resident and 20-year Marine veteran

Also on today's calendar: GMAMA SPECIAL MEETING and 9 more events.

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


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 31.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Joyce Hutchison (blogspot.com) — Joyce L. Hutchison, 80, died at her home in Grove, leaving a family that includes her husband of 49 years, Larry, and three daughters. An avid crappie angler, she is remembered for her love of fishing and family, including seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
   

2. Football Preview: Sallisaw Trades the Road for Home to Face Grove + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com) — Grove's Ridgerunners travel to Sallisaw for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, looking to rebound from a 49-15 loss to Fort Gibson. Grove has averaged 26.2 points per game this season, but faces a Sallisaw team coming off a narrow 24-21 victory over Poteau.
   

3. John Giger (blogspot.com) — John R. Giger, a Grove resident who served 20 years in the Marine Corps, died at home November 5 at age 87. He later owned several H&R Block tax services and enjoyed golf and Jeopardy. His survivors include his wife of 36 years, Bendy, and family memorial services are planned for a later date.
   

4. bulkReport (ok.gov) — A historical Oklahoma trademark report lists the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce's registration for “Christmas Open House,” filed November 7, 2006. The entry describes retail discounts on the event day and lists a 2016 expiration date, but provides no information about a current holiday event.
   


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  • Home of Hope posted a job opening for HTS/Direct Support Professional Jay in Jay. Apply here.
  • Jay Public Schools posted a job opening for Miami Cook Aide (2026/2027) in Jay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grove here.

Ok Grove! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Grove

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Grove

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.