š± PennWest California honors veterans at public celebration today
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In today's newsletter:
- PennWest California honors veterans at public celebration today
- Lock Havenās coachesā show returns to Hangar 9 Thursday
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ PennWest to honor veterans with celebrations (thecorryjournal.com) ā California residents can join PennWestās 53rd annual Veterans Day celebration today, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Convocation Centerās South Wing. Army veteran and alumnus Michael Stankovich will speak, and Coast Guard veteran Erica Jernell, a senior studying education, will receive the Colonel Arthur Bakewell Scholarship. 
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ā¢ Haven at the Hangar, The Lock Haven Coaches' Show (Thurs, Nov. 12) (lockhavenathletics.com) ā Lock Havenās coachesā show returns to Hangar 9 Restaurant & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, with a menās basketball coaching interview and discussion of university athletics. Fans can attend in person or watch on the Haven Athletics YouTube channel. Ā Ā Ā
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County Commissioners' Agenda Meeting ā
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š Nearby News
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- Belle Vernon boys soccer team turns doubters into believers with historic WPIAL title run (triblive.com)
Charleroi
- Mon Valley-based manufacturer to purchase portion of former glass plant in Charleroi (wpxi.com)
- 2026 WPIAL high school playoffs Round 2 matchups revealed (beavercountyradio.com)
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