🌱 How McDonald County nearly lost, then reclaimed its Mustang Classic opener

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In today's newsletter:

• How McDonald County nearly lost, then reclaimed its Mustang Classic opener

Also on today's calendar: RCBT’s “It’s Finally Christmas!”.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 26.
• Saturday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 55 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• McDonald County Boys Basketball Holds Off Jay for Win in Mustang Classic Opener (fourstateshomepage.com) — McDonald County’s boys basketball team gave Anderson fans a thriller, edging Jay 62-57 at home in the Mustang Classic opener to even their record at 2-2. After a hot start and a shaky fourth-quarter deficit, the Mustangs regrouped with clutch shots and defense, and now turn their focus to Friday’s tournament matchup with Blue Valley SW.
   

📸 Around Anderson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Anderson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• A Christmas Carol Suite
  McDonald county High School Performing Arts Center, 100 Mustang Dr, Anderson
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• RCBT’s “It’s Finally Christmas!”
  McDonald County High School , 100 Mustang Dr , Anderson
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Mat Pilates Class with Tori Morris
  Muscle Factory USA , 1358 I-49BL , Neosho
  5:30 pm
• Christmas Progam
  Rocky Comfort School Anderson, MO 64831
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Monthly Membership Luncheon
  Crowder College , 601 Laclede Ave , Neosho
  11:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Little Listeners
  Neosho Newton County Library , 201 W Spring St , Neosho
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Mechanized (IV) - Huckleberry Ridge Airsoft
  Huckleberry Ridge Airsoft , 1158 Packet Hollow Rd , Pineville
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Makerspace/STEAMLAB
  Neosho Newton County Library , 201 W Spring St , Neosho
  2:30 pm
• Buddy 22 Dinner
  Angel's Cafe , 1080 S Neosho Blvd , Neosho
  6:00 pm
• Ash and Mica Host Bootcamp-Muscle Factory USA
  Muscle Factory USA , 1358 I-49BL , Neosho
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Holiday Table Market
  Neosho Farmers Market , Corner of Spring St and Jefferson St Historic Downtown , Neosho
  3:00 pm

Monday January 19

• RECERT Safety Trainer Certification Class Neosho, MO, 64850
  Kelly Anderson Group , 2355 Lusk Dr , Neosho
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Janitor in Anderson. Apply here.
• McDonald County R1 School District posted a job opening for 2025-26 Special Education Personal Paraprofessional in Anderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anderson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Neosho

• Newton County Sheriff's Office, Shop with a Deputy! (koamnewsnow.com)
• Neosho Holds PSC Hearing on $34M Water System Sale To American Water (newstalkkzrg.com)
• And let the show choir season begin (nevadadailymail.com)

Joplin

• Community Comes Together for Christmas of Hope Shopping Day at Joplin Walmart (newstalkkzrg.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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