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In today's newsletter:

  • What could Brandon Dukes' narrow lead mean for Cranberry's priorities?
  • How will Franklin Road's long construction reshape your daily Cranberry commute?
  • See which golfers lit up Cranberry Highlands in the season's first matches

Also on today's calendar: Town Square Market Cranberry Township and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Special election: Unofficial results show Dukes ahead of Timko (butlereagle.com) — Cranberry residents are poised to get a new voice in Harrisburg, as Democrat Brandon Dukes holds a narrow unofficial lead in the special election for the 12th State House District. Dukes, a Cranberry resident, campaigned on infrastructure, affordability, and education, while Republican Scott Timko, also from Cranberry, emphasized conservative priorities like crime, immigration, and spending cuts.
   

• Part of Franklin Road closes down as third phase of $19 million project begins (wpxi.com) — If you drive Franklin Road in Cranberry, expect closures between Cranberry Commons Drive and Mars Road through Sept. 3 as a $19 million safety upgrade enters its third phase. Crews are widening shoulders, adding turn lanes, and improving drainage, with work extending north toward Peters Road and tying into future development near Route 228 and North Catholic High School.
   

• Joe Rapp, defending District 9 golf champion, takes first Mega Match of 2026: Roundup (butlereagle.com) — Local golf fans can note that Seneca Valley's boys team dominated North Hills at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, with three Raiders shooting 37 and two more carding 38. The wider roundup also highlights strong early-season performances from District 9 and KSAC golfers at courses across the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Vision to Reality →
    Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Area Beaver Valley, 2000 Wagner Rd Ext S, Monaca
    11:00 am
  • Grade 1 and 2 Meet the Teacher Night - College Square @ 5pm
    College Square El Sch College Square Elementary School
    5:00 pm
  • Chess Club @ Beaver →
    Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave, Beaver
    6:00 pm
  • School Board Voting Session
    Blackhawk SD Highland Middle School
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Experienced Tax Preparer in Cranberry. Apply here.
  • First Energy Corporation posted a job opening for Building Maintenance Mechanic - U-Local 140 - Administrative Services in Cranberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranberry here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • What's new at schools across the Beaver County region for 2026-27 year (timesonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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