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Coffee in hand, Jim Thorpe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Jim Thorpe ranks among 2026's best Pocono places to live
  • How Jim Thorpe's Olympians turned their season around after a rough start

Also on today's calendar: Splintered Sunlight and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Best Places To Call Home In The Poconos In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — If you live in or near Jim Thorpe, this guide reinforces why your town is one of the Poconos' most appealing places to settle, thanks to its historic downtown, riverfront access, and nearby Lehigh Gorge State Park. It also compares Jim Thorpe with other affordable Pocono communities, highlighting how scenery, outdoor recreation, and small-town character stack up across the region.
   

• Colonial League football: Fresh faces gives Southern Lehigh football strong running game among five things we learned in Colonial League (mcall.com) — Jim Thorpe football fans get a detailed look at how the Olympians have bounced back from a rough opener, winning three of their last four behind a strong running game and aggressive defense. The piece also breaks down Colonial League standings, Wilson's struggles in a 35-0 loss at Jim Thorpe, and key upcoming matchups that will test Thorpe's progress.
   

📸 Around Jim Thorpe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jim Thorpe

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 2
  • .38 Special →
    Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Rd, Jim Thorpe
    8:00 pm

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📣 Jim Thorpe Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lehighton. Apply here.
  • Onvo posted a job opening for Dishwasher in White Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jim Thorpe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lehighton

  • Jefferson Health to Host Free Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic October 17 at the Health Center at Carbon (lvhn.org)
  • Shikellamy enters Top 10; Shamokin remains in top spot (2822news.com)

Weatherly

  • SATURDAY REWIND: Hazleton Area, Crestwood win in nonleague field hockey (standardspeaker.com)
  • Resident raises concerns over blighted properties, roosters (2822news.com)

Palmerton

  • Lehigh Valley football: Palmerton's near-clean game plus Colonial League's Week 5 stat leaders (mcall.com)
  • Tuesday is National Coffee Day. Here's where to find free coffee and other deals in the Lehigh Valley (mcall.com)

Ok Jim Thorpe! 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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