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🌱 Lake Erie College Storm at Ferrum College Volleyball Women and 10 more events

Also, don't miss Living Proof Beer Company on the Ferrum Patch calendar

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Living Proof Beer Company
  • Lake Erie College Storm at Ferrum College Volleyball Women at Ferrum College
  • Donna The Buffalo

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

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Ok Ferrum! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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