🌱 McLeansboro community mourns the passing of Dennis Oestringer

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• McLeansboro community mourns the passing of Dennis Oestringer

Also on today's calendar: Merry Grinchmas Dinner!.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon flurry, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 41, low: 21.
• Saturday: Colder with low clouds, with a high of 27 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Dennis Oestringer (wmclradio.com) — Longtime McLeansboro resident Dennis Oestringer, known for his gentle spirit and love of music, passed away at home on November 30, 2025. After many years living at Pixel Place CILA and working at Trade Industries in McLeansboro, he will be remembered at a Celebration of Life this Saturday, December 13, at Dale Community Church in Dale.
   

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Thursday December 11

• AA/NA Meeting
  McLeansboro City Hall, 106A W Main St, McLeansboro
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Merry Grinchmas Dinner!
  Hamilton County Fair Grounds , 803 Randolph St , McLeansboro
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• AA/NA Meeting
  McLeansboro City Hall , 106A W Main St , McLeansboro
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• AI in Action: A Leader’s Guide to Implementation (Admin Academy #4025)
  1715 College Ave , Carmi
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Gingerbread House Contest
  1001 Grant St , Eldorado
  9:00 pm

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