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🌱 Deadly Mon-Fayette crash snarls traffic near Donora exit this morning

Donora, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Donora! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly Mon-Fayette crash snarls traffic near Donora exit this morning
  • How the new Pennsylvania budget could impact Donora’s roads and wallets

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 98, low: 68.
  • Friday: Some sun; hot, less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Part of Mon-Fayette Expressway closed after deadly crash in Washington County (wtae.com) — A deadly early-morning crash has shut down the southbound lanes of the Mon-Fayette Expressway near the Donora exit in Fallowfield Township, and drivers should expect significant delays. One person died at the scene and two others were flown to a hospital. Authorities are still responding, and more updates are expected as the situation develops.
   

• Reaction mixed from regional lawmakers to budget (observer-reporter.com) — Donora residents are represented in the newly passed $50.8 billion Pennsylvania state budget, which local lawmakers describe as everything from a responsible compromise to fiscally risky. The all-Republican regional delegation highlights wins like rural road and bridge funding and cost-of-living boosts for retirees, while some members warn the plan could lead to future tax hikes.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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