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🌱 Athens man faces federal meth and firearms charges after local investigation.
Make time for The Ink Drinkers Book Club on the Athens Patch calendar
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- Athens man faces federal meth and firearms charges after local investigation.
Also on today's calendar: "Feed My Sheep" Food Pantry and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer with periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Athens man indicted on federal drug trafficking charges (mytwintiers.com) — A 45-year-old Athens man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm, following an investigation involving Athens Township Police and the Bradford County Drug Task Force. Federal prosecutors say he faces up to 40 years in prison, plus fines and supervised release, if convicted of the most serious charge. 
📸 Around Athens
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens
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★ Featured events ★
- The Ink Drinkers Book Club →
Sayre Public Library, 122 S Elmer Ave, Sayre
5:00 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Cavalcade of Bands
Athens Area SD Athens, PA 18810 - "Feed My Sheep" Food Pantry →
Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S. Main St., Athens
9:00 am - Cavalcade of Band
Harlan Rowe MS Athens
7:00 pm - Homeless Veteran Gun Bash →
Fort Sullivan-Athens American Legion Post 246, 103 Public St., Athens
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SHS: Cross Country - home vs Wellsboro & Troy
Riverfront Park, 100 Riverfront Park Rd, Sayre
4:30 pm - SHS: V Girls Co-Op Soccer Game - home vs Troy
Athens Area High School, 401 W Frederick St, Athens
5:00 pm - SHS: JV/V Volleyball - home vs NPL
Sayre Area High School, 331 W Lockhart St, Sayre
5:30 pm - SHS: JH Co-Op Soccer Game - home vs Towanda
Athens Area High School, 401 W Frederick St, Athens
4:00 pm - SHS: JH Volleyball match - away @ Williamson
Williamson Jr Sr High School, 33 Jct Cross Rd, Tioga
5:30 pm - SHS: V Girls Co-Op Soccer Game - away @ Williamson
Williamson Jr Sr High School, 33 Jct Cross Rd, Tioga
4:00 pm - SHS: JH Football Game - away @ Montgomery
Montgomery High School, 120 Penn St, Montgomery
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am a retired LPN who has 25 years experience with elderly care.
Depending on the hours and days, I am interested in helping with your mother ! (Nextdoor The Athens-Sayre Valley Area)
- Guthrie Healthcare posted a job opening for Unit Clerk/Care Partner - 7Main - Full Time in Sayre. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Sayre. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sayre
- Half-naked neighbor sentenced to jail (northcentralpa.com)
Towanda
- Pennsylvania Girls Cross Country Performer of the Week (Sep. 21-27) (milesplit.com)
- October Consumer Financial Protection Events to Help Save Money, Invest Wisely, Recognize Scams, and Avoid Identity Theft (pennwatch.org)
Wyalusing
- East Coast Beef Producers Face Fallout From JBS Plant Closure (lancasterfarming.com)
- Local roundup: Muncy girls beat Southern 2-1 (sungazette.com)
Ok Athens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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