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🌱 Meet the Erwin engineer keeping the CSX Santa Train rolling

And on the Erwin Patch calendar - Home School Day – December 16, 2025

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Erwin engineer keeping the CSX Santa Train rolling

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Not as cold with sunshine, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 59 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• James Rasnick continues proud CSX Santa Train tradition for members of BLET Division 781 (ble-t.org) — An Erwin-based engineer, James Rasnick of BLET Division 781, took the controls of this year’s CSX Santa Train, continuing a beloved Appalachian holiday tradition. He guided the 83rd annual run through Kentucky, Virginia, and northeast Tennessee, helping deliver toys, books, and warm clothing to rural communities while reflecting on his family’s deep railroad roots and upcoming retirement.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Unicoi

  • New programs to help repair, replace homes damaged by Helene (wate.com)
  • Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Awards Grants to 22 Farm and Forest Businesses (williamsonsource.com)

Jonesborough

  • Downtown Jonesborough hosting Church Stroll (wcyb.com)
  • Middle East Export: 30k Mile 1970 Shelby GT500 (barnfinds.com)

Johnson City

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-- The Patch AM Team

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