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🌱 Oktoberfest 2026 and 10 more events

Spotted on the Cressona calendar: Leaves & Luck Sip & Stroll!

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Good morning Cressona! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Leaves & Luck Sip & Stroll! at Pilger Ruh Brewery & Taproom
  • Oktoberfest 2026 at Reading Liederkranz
  • October Afternoon Tea at The Maid's Quarters Bed, Breakfast & Tearoom

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

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  • Schuylkill County Volleyball Results for September 15 (skooknews.com)
  • Trucking leachate from BRADS landfill too much to bear, St. Clair resident charges (republicanherald.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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