🌱 Patch AM: How Kuzmenko’s emotional return is energizing Penguins practice in Cranberry

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In today's newsletter:

• How Kuzmenko's emotional return is energizing Penguins practice in Cranberry

Also on today's calendar: 2026 International Pro-Am Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko rejoins teammates following father's death (triblive.com) — Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returned to practice at Cranberry's UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex after his father's death, skating with teammates and switching to jersey No. 62 in his parents' honor. Coaches haven't said if he'll play in Saturday's home opener, but teammates say his scoring touch and upbeat presence are already lifting spirits in Cranberry practices.
   

📸 Around Cranberry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranberry

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• REGISTRATION - 2026 International Pro-Am Workshop →
  Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Road, Cranberry

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• 2026 International Pro-Am Workshop →
  Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Road, Cranberry
• Group Weight Training - 16146 →
  Fitness Center/Venango Trail, Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Cranberry Township
  8:45 am
• Audio Guided Vinyasa Yoga - 16106 →
  Fitness Center/Venango Trail, Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Cranberry Township
  10:00 am
• Miracle League Of Southwestern PA →
  Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Township
  11:00 am
• First Editions Book Club →
  Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township
  12:30 pm
• Cricut Demo with Janet →
  Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township
  1:00 pm
• Teen Advisory Board (TAB) →
  Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township
  4:00 pm
• Palm Frond Pockets with Nancy →
  Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township
  5:00 pm
• Learn to Tap Dance II - 16179 →
  Fitness Center/Venango Trail, Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Cranberry Township
  6:00 pm
• Learn to Tap Dance I - 16181 →
  Fitness Center/Venango Trail, Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Cranberry Township
  7:15 pm
Tuesday October 6
• AstroBlast 2026 →
  Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, 4249 Camp Coffman Road, Cranberry

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Cranberry. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cranberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranberry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beaver

• Breathe Project: Community Air Monitoring Projects Respond To Beaver County Pollution (blogspot.com)
• Face your fears at nine Beaver area Halloween-themed adventures (centredaily.com)
• Pennsylvania man charged, allegedly planning to meet decoy posing as child (wtae.com)

New Brighton

• High school football roundup for Oct. 2, 2026: Penn State recruit James Armstrong accounts for 5 TDs in Hopewell win (triblive.com)

Ok Cranberry! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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