🌱 How Farrell is celebrating 125 years—and planning its next chapter

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In today's newsletter:

• How Farrell is celebrating 125 years—and planning its next chapter
• What Farrell fans lose—and gain—in this year’s football realignment

Also on today's calendar: Music Bingo.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• City of Farrell kicks off 125th anniversary celebration with parade (wytv.com) — Farrell is in the middle of a five-day celebration marking the city’s 125th anniversary, highlighted by a parade down Roemer Boulevard and strong community turnout. Local leaders also spotlighted new businesses, housing efforts, and the Mercer County Food Bank’s planned expansion into Farrell, tying the festivities to the city’s economic and social future.
   

• How do the new District 10 football regions affect rivalries? (goerie.com) — New District 10 football regions mean Farrell’s traditional Steel Bowl rivalry with Sharon, along with its matchup against Hickory, won’t be played this season. Farrell moves into a reworked Region 1 with several Mercer County schools, reshaping travel, competition, and the fall schedule for local fans and families.
   

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📸 Around Farrell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farrell

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Hair Supply: Sharon American Legion →
  Sharon American Legion, 1395 E State St, Sharon
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3

• Music Bingo →
  Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon
  7:00 pm

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📣 Farrell Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Marching Band: Band Camp
  Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
  8:00 am

Friday August 7

• Myron’s Meal Mobile →
  CLSV Stey Nevant Branch Library, 1000 Roemer Blvd, Farrell
  11:30 am

Monday August 10

• 1st Day of Fall Sports
  Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150

Friday August 14

• Marching Band: Parent Preview Night
  Sharpsville Area SD Sharpsville, PA 16150
  6:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Slippery Rock Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Hickory →
  Hickory High School, 640 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage
  7:15 pm

Sunday September 13

• Hair Supply: Keg Bar & Grille →
  Keg Bar and Grille, 1499 E State St, Sharon
  7:00 pm

Wednesday September 23

• Slippery Rock Girls JV Soccer @ Hickory →
  Hickory High School, 640 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage
  5:30 pm

Friday September 25

• Ninja Courage — Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce →
  Elite Ninja Academy, 100 W Ridge Ave Suite B, Sharpsville
  5:00 pm

Thursday October 1

• Girard at Hickory →
  Hickory High School, 640 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage
  4:00 pm

Saturday October 3

• Squirrel Creek Fall Night Market →
  460 E Federal St, Wheatland
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Remodel Merchandiser in Sharon. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hermitage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farrell here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sharon

• Buhl Regional Health Foundation awards local homeless shelter $1.5 million to serve women and children (wfmj.com)

Hermitage

• Troopers Seek Information After Sheds Targeted in Green Township Break-Ins (exploreclarion.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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