🌱 What a Hamburg-based state trooper’s acquittal means for his future.

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In today's newsletter:

• What a Hamburg-based state trooper's acquittal means for his future.

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest 2026 and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Christine R.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jury acquits state trooper on all counts in child abuse, intimidation trial (readingeagle.com) — A state trooper based at the Hamburg barracks has been acquitted by a Schuylkill County jury of all child abuse and witness intimidation charges, clearing his criminal record. The verdict ends a four-day trial, but he still faces family court battles over custody, efforts to clear his name from child abuse registries, and uncertainty about reinstatement with Pennsylvania State Police.
   

📣 Hamburg Shout Outs!

• 🎂 Happy happy 14th birthday (sept 30th) to our ham steak Pitbull/boxer Henry! You have brought all of us so much happiness and love! Thank you for being our sweet boy! —Christine R.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hamburg

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Ln, Reading
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• General Club Meeting →
  Outten Chrysler, 16614 Pottsville Pike, Hamburg
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• NRL22X Appalachian Armageddon →
  Hamburg Rifle & Pistol Club, 149 Forge Dam Rd, Hamburg
• Flea Market Soup & Food Sale →
  St. Michael's Church, 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg
  7:00 am
• 22nd Annual Harvest Fest →
  St. Mary Parish, 94 Walnut Rd, Hamburg
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Hamburg Train & Toy Fest →
  Hamburg PA
• Encounter Worship Night →
  The Bridge Church, 3561 Old Route 22, Hamburg
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• BMW Monthly Board Meeting →
  Hamburg Library, 35 North 3rd Street, Hamburg
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Free Spaghetti Dinner →
  St. Michael's Church, 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg
  5:00 pm
• Columbia Varsity Football @ Hamburg →
  Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St, Hamburg
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival 2026 ~~ Celebrating our 76th! →
  Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg
  9:00 am
• 76th Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival →
  Hamburg Field House, Pine St, Hamburg
  9:00 am
• Annville-Cleona at Hamburg →
  Hamburg High School, Hamburg
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LeadCar Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Automotive Dealership Accounting Assistant (Honda) in Hamburg. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hamburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leesport

• Bulletin board: Exeter library programs to focus on lifelong learning (readingeagle.com)

Temple

• 2026 Halloween parades in Berks (readingeagle.com)
• Zoren: 'Primetime' take on 'Predator' a jumble in a muddle (readingeagle.com)
• CFF G6: The Week 5 Names Headed for a Bump (fantraxhq.com)

Fleetwood

• Top individual performances through L-L League football Week 5 games (lancasteronline.com)
• Berks County real estate transactions for Sept. 27 (readingeagle.com)

Ok Hamburg! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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