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🌱 How a new 911 center could reshape emergency response near Brookville

Greetings Brookville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new 911 center could reshape emergency response near Brookville
  • What sparked charges at a Brookville daycare and Hometown Market?
  • Brookville jail inmate faces new felonies after alleged attacks on guards

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jefferson County Eyes New Emergency Managment Facility as Upgrades Continue (gantnews.com) — Jefferson County officials in Brookville are planning major upgrades to the 911 and Emergency Management Center, backed by a new $462,416 federal grant for engineering a possible new facility. Leaders are weighing using the soon-to-close Pine Creek Elementary building while the Brookville Area School District considers expanding Hickory Grove Elementary and closing Pine Creek, with more details expected at the April 28 commissioners meeting in Brookville.
   

2. Daycare Disturbance, Bad Checks Lead to Charges Filed by Brookville Police (gantnews.com) — Brookville Borough Police have filed charges after a man allegedly used profane language at a West Main Street daycare, disturbing staff and children. Officers also charged two seniors in separate bad check cases tied to Hometown Market on West Taylor Street, including one Brookville resident, with all charges proceeding through the local magisterial court.
   

3. Jefferson County Jail Inmate Accused of Striking, Trying to Bite Corrections Officers in Separate Incidents (explorejeffersonpa.com) — An inmate at Jefferson County Jail in Brookville is accused of attacking corrections officers in two separate incidents, including kicking, attempted biting, and punching. The Centre County man now faces multiple felony assault-by-prisoner charges and harassment counts, with preliminary hearings set for June 10 before a Brookville-area district judge.
   

4. THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany remains unbeaten after nailbiter win at Cameron County; Northern Potter walks off Otto-Eldred (oleanstar.com) — Brookville’s baseball team exploded for 12 early runs at home to cruise past Bradford, highlighted by strong pitching from Kalgren and Marrara. The roundup also notes Port Allegany’s tight win at Cameron County and Northern Potter’s dramatic walk-off over Otto-Eldred, but Brookville fans will care most about the convincing local victory.
   

5. Jenny Walton's World: Her New Book, Miuccia Prada, and a Fixer-Upper in Tuscany (whowhatwear.com) — When visiting her parents in Pennsylvania, fashion writer and illustrator Jenny Walton makes a point to stop at Pink Flamingos Vintage in Brookville, a favorite local spot she calls out alongside a nearby free library. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks about her new style book, love of vintage shopping, life between Italy and the U.S., and the personal philosophy behind her fashion choices.
   

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  • Pilot Company posted a job opening for Deli Production Team Member in Brookville. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Drive Thru Cashier in Brookville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brookville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brookville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.