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In today's newsletter:
- Which Greenville educators just brought home major regional awards?
- How a hidden weapon at FCI-Greenville added two more years.
Also on today's calendar: Food Pantry @ Bond County Senior Center – Greenville, IL.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy; rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 54, low: 20.
- Friday: Much colder, with a high of 34 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Principals Association Honors Local Educators And Others (wgel.com) — Several Greenville educators and school leaders have been honored by the Illinois Principals Association’s Kaskaskia Region, spotlighting Greenville High, Junior High, and Elementary schools. Bond County Unit 2 board president Randi Workman and WGEL’s Jeff Leidel were also recognized, alongside other regional educators, underscoring the strong local impact of Greenville’s schools and media. 
• 'Additional Crime, Means Additional Time:' FCI-Greenville Inmate Sentenced To More Prison Time For Possessing Contraband (riverbender.com) — A man already serving time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Greenville has received an extra 24 months in prison for possessing a homemade weapon. Federal prosecutors and FBI officials stressed that contraband weapons endanger staff and inmates and will reliably bring additional prison time, underscoring ongoing safety concerns at the Greenville facility.
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Healers Community Meetings @ Bond County Senior Center – Greenville, IL
Bond County Senior Center, 1001 E Harris Ave, Greenville
11:00 am
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
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Food Pantry @ Bond County Senior Center – Greenville, IL
Bond County Senior Center , 1001 E Harris Ave , Greenville
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chair Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Community Center , 1100 S State St , Litchfield
10:00 am -
Buti Yoga Class
Moonbird Yoga , 189 N Main St , Breese
6:00 pm -
7/8 GBB vs. St Mary's of Edwardsville
St Rose Elementary School , 18004 St Rose Rd , Breese
6:00 pm -
Candlelit Slow Flow
Balanced Wellness, LLC , 1318 Mercantile Dr , Highland
6:00 pm -
Salem Elks Lodge #1678 Meeting – Salem, IL
Elks Lodge , 315 N Broadway Ave , Salem
6:00 pm -
GBB 7/8 vs St. Paul Highland
St Rose Elementary School , 18004 St Rose Rd , Breese
6:00 pm -
Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board Meeting
Vernon Township, IL Calendar
6:30 pm -
Boys Basketball (JV-V): Gibault
Mater Dei Catholic High School , 900 Mater Dei Dr , Breese
6:00 pm -
Annual Living Nativity
Calvary Baptist Church , 1001 Rountree St , Hillsboro
6:30 pm -
Triad Girls JV Basketball @ Highland
Highland High School , 12760 Troxler Ave , Highland
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (02953) - 1501 Il -127 in Greenville. Apply here.
- Carlisle Companies Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland
- State wins brings new tournaments to basketball schedule (wgecho.org)
- Michael Fohne (riverbender.com)
Carlyle
- US Attorney's Office Announces Results of "Operation Safe Christmas" - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
Hillsboro
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