🌱 Which Schuylkill County towns made Kutztown’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List?
Frackville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Frackville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Schuylkill County towns made Kutztown’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List?
- How PSP Frackville tracked a driver who fled a school bus crash
Also on today's calendar: Minersville, Mummers and the Origins of the Molly Maguires.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List; Dozens of Schuylkill County Students Honored (skooknews.com) — Frackville families may want to check this list: Kutztown University has named more than 60 Schuylkill County students to its Spring 2026 Dean’s List, recognizing GPAs of 3.60 or higher. The honor highlights strong academic achievement from communities across the county, including Frackville and neighboring towns. 
• Police track down driver who allegedly side-swiped a school bus (republicanherald.com) — State police from the Frackville barracks tracked down a pickup driver accused of side-swiping a school bus on Nuremberg Road in East Union Township and then leaving the scene. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles had moderate damage, and a Ringtown man now faces at least one traffic citation for an unsafe lane change.
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Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville
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White Birch Golf Course & Restaurant, 660 Tuscarora Park Rd, Barnesville
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Camp Swatara, 2905 Camp Swatara Rd, Bethel
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Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot, 563 Can Do Expy #18202, Hazle Township
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4th of July Celebration — Camp Swatara →
Camp Swatara, 2905 Camp Swatara Rd, Bethel
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July Afternoon Tea →
The Maid's Quarters Bed, Breakfast & Tearoom, Pottsville
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Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville
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💬 Chatter
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- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Rover in Frackville. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frackville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shenandoah
- Shenandoah approves resolution to take part in fire police task force (shensentinel.com)
- Shenandoah Valley Inducts Three Alumni into Wall of Fame (skooknews.com)
- Flames wreck Ryan Township home overnight (shensentinel.com)
Ringtown
- Stories behind classic and custom cars at St. Clair car show (republicanherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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