🌱 Watertown mourns community leader and former Oakley’s Building Supply owner

Coffee in hand, Watertown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Watertown mourns community leader and former Oakley’s Building Supply owner

Also on today's calendar: Weekly Xtreme Bar Bingo at Cedar City Brewing Co. - Lebanon and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Bernie Kane Jr. (wilsoncountysource.com) — Longtime Watertown resident and former Oakley’s Building Supply owner Bernard “Bernie” Kane Jr. has died at 85, and friends can pay respects Friday evening in Lebanon. Kane, active in groups like the Watertown Jaycees and Planning Board, is remembered for his community service, storytelling, and devotion to family across Texas and Tennessee.
   

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📸 Around Watertown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watertown

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• Movie Event: Grease Sing-A-Long →
  Capitol Theatre, 110 W Main St, Lebanon
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Weekly Xtreme Bar Bingo at Cedar City Brewing Co. - Lebanon →
  Cedar City Brewing Company, 112 Public Sq, Lebanon
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Changing Lives One Day at a Time, Inc Fashion Show →
  Farm Bureau Exposition Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon
  2:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Trivia Tuesday @ Tenn Lakes Brewing Company →
  Tenn Lakes Brewing Company, 300 N Maple St Suite 4-135, Lebanon
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Education Division →
  Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Of Commerce, 149 Public Sq, Lebanon
  12:00 pm
• Trivia Tuesday @ Tenn Lakes Brewing Company →
  Tenn Lakes Brewing Company, 300 N Maple St Suite 4-135, Lebanon
  7:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Sports Council →
  Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Of Commerce, 149 Public Sq, Lebanon
  12:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Trivia Tuesday @ Tenn Lakes Brewing Company →
  Tenn Lakes Brewing Company, 300 N Maple St Suite 4-135, Lebanon
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Town of Gordonsville Planning Commission →
  Gordonsville Civic Center, 63 E Main St, Gordonsville
  3:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Computer Class: What Do You Need Help With?
  Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library Lebanon-Wilson County Library, 108 S Hatton Ave, Lebanon, TN 37
  11:30 am

Monday May 18

• Brush Pick Up - Zone 2 →
  Lebanon, TN Calendar Lebanon, TN 37087

Tuesday May 19

• City Council Meeting →
  City Hall, 200 North Castle Heights ave, Lebanon
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  We are new to the area, my husband and I are staying with my dad Tommy Fossen on Sparta pike while we house hunt. Would love to connect! -Darren and… (Nextdoor Shop Springs/CherryValley)

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Gordonsville. Apply here.
• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Lebanon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gordonsville

• REGION BUSINESS; Tigers run-rule 4-1A foes Trousdale, Jackson (carthagecourier.com)
• Obit – Mr. Clarence (Junior) Davis Jr. (carthagecourier.com)

Lebanon

• Don't Miss The City of Lebanon's 4th of July Celebration (wilsoncountysource.com)
• Lebanon creates sewer plant site group (mainstreetmediatn.com)
• 'Nervous.' TN students, staffs deal with school threats, now common (tennessean.com)

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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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