🌱 How did Claysburg-Kimmel power its way to a 10-1 record?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Claysburg-Kimmel power its way to a 10-1 record?
• Fatal house fire near Claysburg Bible Church under investigation by state police

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lady Bulldogs volleyball keeps on winning (altoonamirror.com) — Claysburg-Kimmel's girls volleyball team kept its standout season rolling at home in Claysburg with a four-set win over Northern Bedford, improving to 10-1 behind strong performances from several hitters and servers. The roundup also highlights results for other area teams, but the Lady Bulldogs' dominance and detailed stat lines take center stage for local fans.
   

• Imler Woman Dies After House Fire (mcheraldonline.com) — A deadly house fire just outside Claysburg, across from Claysburg Bible Church on William Penn Road, claimed the life of 56-year-old Carrie Lightner after firefighters pulled her from the burning home. Claysburg Volunteer Fire crews and other emergency responders closed the road for hours while battling heavy smoke and flames, and state police continue to investigate the cause.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Bald Eagle Area at Penn Cambria →
  401 Linden Ave, Cresson
  4:00 pm
• JH Boys Soccer @ Hollidaysburg
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  5:00 pm
• JH Girls volleyball @ Central Mtn
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  5:00 pm
• JH Girls Soccer @ Hollidaysburg
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Blair Regional YMCA October Half Marathon & Distance Races →
  Hollidaysburg PA
• Community Wellness Challenge Series 2026: October Half Marathon & Races →
  Blair Regional YMCA, 1111 Hewit Street, Hollidaysburg
  7:30 am
• JH Girls Volleyball @ Bald Eagle Tourney (A team only)
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  8:30 am
• Howl-o-ween Pawsome Reading Program - Therapy Dogs →
  CPL, 231 Laurel Ave, Cresson
  10:00 am
• Fall Gun-a-Rama →
  Cresson Fire Station, 223 Ashcroft Avenue, Cresson
  5:00 pm
Monday October 5
• JH Girls volleyball vs Bald Eagle Area
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  4:00 pm
• JH Boys Soccer @Mt Nittany
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  4:15 pm
• JH Girls Soccer @ Mt Nittany
  Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
  5:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LifePoint Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Roaring Spring. Apply here.
• Vontier Corporation posted a job opening for Supervisor, Production Shipping Receiving Material Handling in Duncansville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claysburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roaring Spring

• Two Roaring Spring Projects to Receive Heritage Awards (mcheraldonline.com)
• Roaring Spring Municipal Building Floor Plan 90% Complete (mcheraldonline.com)
• Taylor Township Data Center Ordinance Found Consistent with County Plan (mcheraldonline.com)

Hollidaysburg

• Lady Tigers Denis, Moritz will play for doubles title (altoonamirror.com)
• Students jump into action, safely stop bus after driver's medical emergency (local12.com)
• 14-year-old student dead after e-bike crash in Blair County, school mourns (wtaj.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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