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Good morning Huntingdon! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Juniata Valley teens are hooked on demolition derbying
  • What Huntingdon County residents should know as measles cases creep up

Also on today's calendar: NMP @ Nanny Mae's Cafe and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 80, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• JVHS students enjoy 'derbying' (huntingdondailynews.com) — Demolition derbies are a big part of life in Huntingdon County, and several Juniata Valley High School students spend their free time building and crashing cars in these events. Local teens like Brayden Trimer and Skylar Ulicne describe the different derby classes, how winners are decided, and the trophies and prize money that keep them coming back to the track.
   

• Mifflin County measles cases climb to 106 (lewistownsentinel.com) — Huntingdon County's measles total has risen to four cases as a wider outbreak pushes Mifflin County to 106 and Pennsylvania past 900 infections. State health officials report ongoing community transmission in several nearby counties and are expanding MMR vaccination efforts. Residents are urged to watch for symptoms and call ahead before seeking medical care.
   

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  • Join us Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.
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  • 12 Pennsylvania Towns People Are Quietly Moving Away From (newsbreak.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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