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Good morning Cranberry! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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New Brighton

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

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-- 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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