🌱 How will Blairsville handle losing its only Starbucks location?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Blairsville handle losing its only Starbucks location?
• Why Dean's Diner puts Blairsville on Pennsylvania's comfort-food map

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Starbucks is closing 250 stores, including these Pa. locations (pennlive.com) — A Starbucks location at 345 Resort Plaza Drive in Blairsville is among 250 stores the company plans to close across the U.S. and Canada, according to a newly released list. The Blairsville shop is one of seven Pennsylvania locations affected, with company leaders citing customer experience and financial performance as key factors in the decision.
   

• 12 Blue-Collar Pennsylvania Restaurants That Serve Huge Portions For Cheap (newsbreak.com) — Dean's Diner on Route 22 in Blairsville gets a shout-out as a classic roadside stop known for big breakfasts, homemade pies, and generous comfort-food portions. The statewide roundup says western Pennsylvania road trips improve once you hit Blairsville, making the diner a handy, budget-friendly stop for both locals and travelers.
   

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Sunday October 11
• The Funny Together Tour - Clean Comedy Show - Blairsville, PA →
  272 South Stewart Street, Blairsville
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Blood Pressure Screenings w/ Anew Home Health | Homer City →
  American Post Legion 493, 79 Mullen Avenue, Homer City
  11:00 am
• JHFB H- River Valley
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Scary Harry's Haunted Trails - Sinister 2026 →
  Scary Harry's Haunted Trail, 1703 Pierce Rd., Homer City
  7:00 pm
• FB @ Purchase Line
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• JHVB @ Bishop Guilfoyle
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  4:00 pm
• JVFB H- Purchase Line
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  4:30 pm
• VVB @ Bishop Guilfoyle
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  7:15 pm
Tuesday October 6
• JHVB @ United
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  4:00 pm
• XC Mustang Stampede @ Portage
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  4:00 pm
• VVB @ United
  Homer-Center Jr/Sr High School Homer City, PA 15748
  6:00 pm
• United at Homer-Center →
  Homer City PA
  7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Blairsville. Apply here.
• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Blairsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blairsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• WPIAL / PIAA Boys High School Soccer Daily Report (Sept 29 and 30): Schedule / Scoreboard (pittsburghsoccernow.com)

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• Saint Vincent College honors its 2026 Alumni of Distinction (stvincent.edu)
• Steelers Had More Bad Blood Than Usual For Cincinnati Thanks To New Coach Firing Up His Players (steelernation.com)
• Forgiving Others is a Gift that We Give Ourselves (greenwichsentinel.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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