🌱 Can Derry’s passing game keep up with Belle Vernon’s speed?

Hello Derry! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Derry's passing game keep up with Belle Vernon's speed?

Also on today's calendar: Denise Krestal-Baldwin: Thirty's Latrobe 6-9.

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 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Westmoreland County team catches The Birdie's eye as he makes Week 6 picks (triblive.com) — Derry's football team hosts powerful Belle Vernon this week, with a local prep sports columnist predicting the Trojans will need a strong passing game but still fall short against the Leopards' speed. The column also runs through predictions for other Westmoreland County matchups, highlighting how several nearby teams are shaping up midway through the season.
   

📸 Around Derry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Derry

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Laura Rullo: Denunzio's Italian Chophouse →
  DeNunzio's Italian Chophouse & Sinatra Bar (Latrobe), 148 Aviation Ln, Latrobe
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• "The Big Sit" - Keystone State Park →
  Keystone State Park, 1150 Keystone Park Road, Derry
  8:30 am
Friday October 23
• Denise Krestal-Baldwin: Thirty's Latrobe 6-9 →
  Thirty's Craft Pizza and Beers, 4433 Lincoln Hwy, Latrobe
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Pink the Coop →
  Cooperstown Vets and Sportsmen's Club, 2541 Thomas St., Latrobe
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Franklin Regional at Greater Latrobe →
  131 High School Rd, Latrobe
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Beer & Blooms: Peak Fall Flowers Edition (2026) →
  Unity Brewing, 3862 U.S. 30, Latrobe
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Priority Populations Subcommittee Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am
• Election Board Meeting 10/8/2026 →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  12:00 pm
• Data and Quality Subcommittee Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  2:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Unity Brewing →
  Unity Brewing, 3862 US-30 #2, Latrobe
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Advocacy and Policy Subcommittee Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Robinson. Apply here.
• Live! Casino Pittsburgh posted a job opening for Banquet Server - Greensburg in Greensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Derry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Latrobe

• Saint Vincent College honors its 2026 Alumni of Distinction (stvincent.edu)
• Forgiving Others is a Gift that We Give Ourselves (greenwichsentinel.com)
• Mike McCarthy isn't hesitating any longer to use three of his top Steelers draft picks (centredaily.com)

Ligonier

• From frights to foliage: 12 things to do in Pa. this October (keystonenewsroom.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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