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Greetings Imperial! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new I-376 lane closures will affect your drive near Imperial
  • Big crew chief shake-up before this weekend's Pittsburgher 100 in Imperial

Also on today's calendar: Fall Paint n Sip and 1 more event.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PennDOT announces long-term traffic restrictions in Robinson for interchange project (triblive.com) — Expect significant lane closures on Steubenville Pike/Lincoln Highway near Robinson starting Thursday as PennDOT begins a years-long I-376 diverging diamond interchange project involving Imperial-based Golden Triangle Construction. Daytime and overnight restrictions will run through late December, with various traffic impacts anticipated until the project wraps up in fall 2029 and adds new safety features and public art.
   

• Anthony Burroughs Departs Ricky Thornton Jr.'s Koehler Team (floracing.com) — A national dirt late model racing team is changing crew chiefs just before competing in this weekend's Pittsburgher 100 at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial. Koehler Motorsports has parted ways with veteran crew chief Anthony Burroughs and promoted Justin Tharp, while driver Ricky Thornton Jr. looks to build on recent momentum heading into the big local event.
   

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  • Westmoreland County girls soccer notebook: Goals against rare for stingy Yough girls (triblive.com)

Ok Imperial! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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