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🌱 How did nearly $100,000 slip through Elizabethton’s Siam Utility District?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did nearly $100,000 slip through Elizabethton's Siam Utility District?
- How an Elizabethton babysitting day turned into a gunpoint arrest
- Looking for a quick river hike near Elizabethton? Start here
Also on today's calendar: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Bonnie Kate and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 65.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Elizabethton utility district manager indicted for unauthorized compensation (johnsoncitypress.com) — Residents served by the Siam Utility District in Elizabethton are learning that its former office manager has been indicted after investigators say he took nearly $100,000 in unauthorized compensation. State officials also flagged serious oversight and financial control problems at the district, but the board says it has corrected or plans to correct those issues going forward. 
• Grandmother babysits neighbor's four young children. Then she finds herself arrested at gunpoint and extradited because of AI (newsbreak.com) — An Elizabethton grandmother was arrested at gunpoint while babysitting and spent months jailed after an AI facial-recognition system allegedly misidentified her in a North Dakota bank theft case. Now back home, she's suing for $10 million, arguing officials relied on flawed technology without basic verification, costing her freedom, property, and time with family.
• The Midday Rambler: Take Me to the River (johnsoncitypress.com) — If you're in Elizabethton and craving a quick nature escape, a nearby 1.5‑mile hike at Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area offers river views and an easy trail. The columnist explains how to reach it from Johnson City toward Elizabethton, plus tips on terrain, snakes, and what gear to bring for a relaxed fall outing.
📸 Around Elizabethton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elizabethton
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★ Featured events ★
- Snap-On Tools - Elizabethton →
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12:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Bonnie Kate →
Bonnie Kate Theater, 115 South Sycamore Street, Elizabethton
7:00 pm - Cash's Friendly Fair →
Endtime Harvest Community Church, 706 Blevins Ave, Elizabethton
10:00 am - Fall Art Festival →
400 Block of E Elk Avenue, Elizabethton
10:00 am - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Bonnie Kate →
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7:00 pm - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Bonnie Kate →
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2:00 pm - Barktoberfest →
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2:00 pm - IBN - Elizabethton →
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11:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 14
📣 Elizabethton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Science Hill High School - Johnson City →
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8:00 am - Recollections & Retrospections: A Creative Examination of our Mind's Eye →
ETSU, 1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City
10:00 am - LBMS Football@Indian Trail
Science Hill High School, 1509 John Exum Pkwy, Johnson City
5:00 pm - Advanced Level Japanese Language Table →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Weigel's Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook / Food Service Team Member in Elizabethton. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0756) in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elizabethton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johnson City
- Johnson City residents meet commission candidates (wjhl.com)
- Salvation Army Thrift Store to host donation drive (johnsoncitypress.com)
- 'Smiles for Veterans' returns to restore oral health (johnsoncitypress.com)
Bluff City
- ROUNDUP: Wagner reportedly suspended; Lady Falcons win district opener (johnsoncitypress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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