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🌱 Where Edwardsville families can grab free student backpacks this Sunday

Edwardsville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Edwardsville! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Edwardsville families can grab free student backpacks this Sunday
  • Luzerne County’s latest marriage licenses include one Edwardsville resident

Also on today's calendar: First Annual Food Truck Pop-Up Event and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why is a scarecrow so successful in public speaking? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: More humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 14th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway returns Sunday to NEPA (fox56.com subscription) — Families in Edwardsville can pick up free backpacks for students this Sunday at the Verizon store on South Wyoming Avenue, part of a region-wide School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m., with one backpack per child, and some locations will also offer extras like food, haircuts, and a chance at a Golden Ruler gift card.
   

• Luzerne County court notes: Marriages 7/26/26 (citizensvoice.com) — A recent batch of Luzerne County marriage licenses includes one issued to an Edwardsville resident, alongside couples from neighboring communities like Hazleton, Kingston, and Pittston. While it’s just a short line in a long list, it’s an official public record that quietly marks a milestone for a local neighbor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on I-81 N reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on I-81 N reported at 8:15 PM. "WATCH OUT Champions Recovery Tow Truck on scene ahead" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on Stanton St...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Stanton St reported at 10:56 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Kingston

  • Tickets on sale for Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment induction ceremony (timesleader.com)
  • Kingston police arrest man on child sex offenses (timesleader.com)
  • Two charged after vehicle crash with child in Wilkes-Barre (timesleader.com)

Luzerne

  • Luzerne County Historical Society to host games at Swetland Homestead (citizensvoice.com)
  • Tickets on sale for Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame induction (citizensvoice.com)
  • Luzerne County landowners fight PPL's use of eminent domain for proposed transmission line (fox56.com)

Ok Edwardsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he stands out in his field! (Thank you Kay J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Edwardsville

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.