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🌱 Will you give “the gift of life” in Oblong Friday?
You won't want to miss Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting on the Oblong Patch calendar
Good day Oblong! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will you give “the gift of life” in Oblong Friday?
- Oblong and Willow Hill communities remember the life of Carolyn Rich
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cold; an afternoon flurry, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 36, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Frigid with periods of snow, with a high of 17 and low of -5 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Red Cross Encourages Blood Donations During the Holidays (wtyefm.com) — Oblong residents have a chance to donate blood this Friday at Oblong Grade School, where the Red Cross will host a drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. With holiday travel and busy schedules threatening supplies, type O-negative and platelet donors are especially encouraged to roll up their sleeves locally. 
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• Carolyn Marie Rich (wtyefm.com) — Family and friends in Oblong will note that Carolyn Rich worked at Ridgeview Care Center and that Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong is handling her arrangements and memorial gifts. The longtime Willow Hill resident is remembered for her devotion to caregiving, her church, and her large, close-knit family, with a celebration of life to be held later.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting
Crawford Memorial Hospital , Crawford Mem Hospital , 1000 N Allen St , Robinson
11:30 am - City Council Meeting Dec 11, 2025
Havoline Hall , 715 12th St , Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - A Madrigal Feast: Queen’s Quest for a King
Fife Opera House , 123 S Main St , Palestine
5:30 pm - Christmas at the Library - Photos, Treats and Crafts Dec. 15th 4-6pm
Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St. , Olney
4:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Newton City Hall , 108 N Van Buren St , Newton
6:00 pm - 3D Printing Exploration
Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St , Olney
4:00 pm - 3D Print Lab
Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St. , Olney
4:00 pm - County Board Meeting
Jasper County Office Building , 204 W Washington St , Newton
6:00 pm - Southern Committee Meeting
Muddy Saloon , 10045 N 300th St , Wheeler
6:30 pm - Suicide Awareness at Ashmore Estates
Ashmore Estates , 22645 E Co Rd 1050 N , Ashmore
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
Friday April 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Robinson
- City, Ameren to add EV station at civic center (suncommercial.com)
- FOIA request sent to City of Robinson regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (eastcentralreporter.com)
- Vivian Draper (wtyefm.com)
Newton
- FOIA request sent to City of Newton regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (eastcentralreporter.com)
Flat Rock
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-- The Patch AM Team
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