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In today's newsletter:
- How drifting farm chemicals are quietly killing trees around Nashville
Also on today's calendar: Girls Track: Nashville Girls Invite.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Friday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Wind and the Withered (interlochenpublicradio.org) — Trees on rural property just outside Nashville are dying from suspected herbicide drift, part of a wider problem researchers are documenting across Illinois and the Midwest. Local oaks and other trees show curled, damaged leaves, and advocates are pressing state officials for stronger protections. The story highlights how changing farm chemicals may be quietly reshaping the landscape around Nashville.

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Thursday April 2
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Softball (V): Greenville
Mater Dei Catholic High School , 900 Mater Dei Dr , Breese
9:30 am
Saturday April 4
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GOAT RANCH ACADEMY CLASS
GOAT Ranch Academy , 11717 IL-127 , Carlyle
10:00 am
Sunday April 5
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11:30AM Easter Brunch @ Castle Ridge
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue , 1750 Tee Ln , Centralia
11:00 am
Thursday April 9
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IL FARM Distribution | Grace Outreach (Perry County, IL)
36 Vine St , Tamaroa
4:00 pm
Saturday April 11
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ALBERT CUMMINGS
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue , 1750 Tee Ln , Centralia
12:30 pm
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Centralia BPW 100 Year Celebration — The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce
Centralia Area Historical Society , 240 S Locust St , Centralia
2:00 pm
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Centralia BPW “100 Year” Celebration!
Centralia Area Historical Museum , 240 S Locust St , Centralia
2:00 pm
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Mimosas and Music: Ladies-Only Sing-Along Brunch
130 S 8th St , Du Bois
3:00 pm
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Inaugural Blues Fest at the Castle
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue , 1750 Tee Ln , Centralia
7:30 pm
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Blues Fest at Castle Ridge — The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue , 1750 Tee Ln , Centralia
7:30 pm
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There is a major accident on I-64 E reported at 2:46 AM.
"CRASH AHEAD. SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER" (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News
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