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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Miami nonprofit turned decades of mining damage into national acclaim
  • What investigators say links this Miami man’s truck to his wife’s death
  • Why prosecutors abruptly dropped child abuse charges against a Miami teacher

Also on today's calendar: Vertical Horizon and Tonic and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami nonprofit wins national award for fighting decades of mining pollution (koamnewsnow.com) — A Miami-based nonprofit, LEAD Agency, has earned national recognition for nearly three decades of work fighting mining pollution that still affects Tar Creek and surrounding areas. The group continues educating Miami families about lead exposure, pushing for cleanup, and organizing its long-running Tar Creek environmental conference to keep local health and safety in the spotlight.
   

2. Miami man charged with running over wife, killing her (fourstateshomepage.com) — Miami residents should know that a local man faces a felony manslaughter charge after investigators say evidence links his truck to the death of his wife on a dead-end street in town. Court records describe conflicting timelines, surveillance footage of his vehicle in Miami, and forensic findings from the truck and scene as authorities pursue the case.
   

3. Former Miami teacher cleared of abuse; attorney demands apology (fourstateshomepage.com) — Child abuse charges against a former Miami school teacher were dropped mid-trial, and he cannot be recharged, after prosecutors reassessed how the incident unfolded. The teacher, who lost his job and credentials, now seeks apologies from Miami institutions, while authorities still urge residents to report suspected child abuse in Ottawa and Delaware counties.
   

4. Blankenship signs to NEO for softball (cassville-democrat.com) — A standout Cassville softball player has committed to continue her career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, bringing more athletic attention to the local campus. She says the people, atmosphere, and chance to study agriculture while playing softball made Miami’s NEO feel like home for the next stage of her education.
   

5. Measure to tighten law against retail criminals, identity theft suspects signed (ktul.com) — A new Oklahoma law backed by Rep. Steve Bashore of Miami toughens penalties for organized retail theft and identity theft, especially when criminals repeatedly target vulnerable people. Starting Nov. 1, it broadens what counts as personal data and expands punishment for those who coerce others into these schemes, aiming to better protect Oklahomans’ finances statewide, including Miami residents.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Miami

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