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Frackville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Frackville programs are happening this week and when
  • Frackville warehouse worker accused of $10,000 microchip theft scheme
  • DNA from a glove leads Frackville troopers to 2023 robbery suspect

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

Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Calendar: July 8, 2026 (republicanherald.com) — Frackville residents have several local options this week, including Birthright’s appointment-only support hours on North Lehigh Avenue and a free indoor walking club for ages 50-plus at the borough building gym. You can also visit New Hope Wesleyan Church’s weekly yard sale and clothing closet on South Spencer Street, alongside many nearby fitness and library programs across Schuylkill County.
   

2. Police: Man attempted to steal microchips, used false ID (republicanherald.com) — State Police say a worker at ID Logistics’ Frackville warehouse tried to leave his overnight shift with a bag holding 10 high-value microchips worth nearly $10,000. Troopers allege he used a false identity to get the job, and he now faces felony theft and related charges, with bail and preliminary hearings set for mid-July.
   

3. Camp Hill Man Charged in 2023 Schuylkill County Armed Robbery at Sheppton Mini Mart (skooknews.com) — Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville say DNA evidence has linked a Camp Hill man to a 2023 armed robbery at the Sheppton Mini Mart in East Union Township. After lab testing matched DNA from a glove found near the store, troopers filed multiple felony charges, and a preliminary arraignment is scheduled for July 13 in Schuylkill County.
   

4. Reading Man Accused of Using Woman's Debit Card for More Than $1,300 in Unauthorized Purchases in Schuylkill County (skooknews.com) — Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have charged a Reading man after a woman’s missing debit card was allegedly used for more than $1,300 in online purchases tied to Schuylkill County. Investigators say subpoenas to companies like Comcast, AT&T, and eBay linked the transactions to the suspect, who is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 28.
   

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  • Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Manager in Shenandoah. Apply here.
  • Redner's Markets Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Stock Clerk in Shenandoah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frackville here.

Ok Frackville! 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: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Frackville

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