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Hazleton, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Hazleton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How your donation to West Hazleton firefighters can be instantly doubled
  • Hazleton police quickly locate family and arrest suspect after PFA call
  • How the Lady Cougars dominated their latest conference volleyball matchup

Also on today's calendar: The First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 54.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Luzerne Foundation matching donations to West Hazleton Fire Company (standardspeaker.com) ā€” West Hazleton residents can see their donations to the local fire company doubled, thanks to a Luzerne Foundation pledge to match up to $20,000 through 2027. The West Hazleton Firefighters Fund will help cover costly gear, equipment, and operations, and neighbors are encouraged to give by mail or through the foundationā€™s website.
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2. Hazleton City Police Department (crimewatchus.com) ā€” Hazleton police say officers responded Friday morning to East Broad Street after a man allegedly violated a Protection From Abuse order and left with a woman and two children. Police quickly located the vehicle in Carbon County, safely recovered the three occupants, and arrested the suspect, who now faces false imprisonment and PFA violation charges while presumed innocent in court.
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3. THURSDAY REWIND: Lady Cougars, Comets post sweeps (standardspeaker.com) ā€” Hazleton Areaā€™s girlsā€™ volleyball team continued its strong season with a convincing sweep of Wyoming Valley West, powered by standout serving, digs, and kills from several Lady Cougars. The recap also highlights Hazleton Area girlsā€™ tennis, plus results for Crestwood, MMI Prep, Weatherly, and Marian teams across volleyball, tennis, and soccer.
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4. Hazleton area court notes: Property transfers 10/3/26 (standardspeaker.com) ā€” Recent property sales in Hazleton and nearby townships show homes and commercial properties changing hands at a wide range of prices, including several six-figure deals within city limits. If youā€™re watching neighborhood values or considering a move, these latest transfers offer a snapshot of what buyers are paying right now.
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5. Cargill workers in Pennsylvania vote on new labor agreement (meatpoultry.com) ā€” Nearly 900 workers at Cargillā€™s Hazleton meat-processing plant have approved a new five-year union contract that includes a ratification bonus, more vacation for long-timers, and expanded disability and insurance benefits. The agreement, reached with UFCW Local 1776, aims to provide more stability for local employees amid challenges in the beef industry.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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