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🌱 Could Latrobe soon host thousands weekly at the Ligonier Country Market?

Latrobe, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Latrobe! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Latrobe soon host thousands weekly at the Ligonier Country Market?
  • What happens now that Latrobe’s only commercial airline has vanished?
  • Could your concept become the next café inside Latrobe Art Center?

Also on today's calendar: Mystery Book Club.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 51, low: 43.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Latrobe City Council eyeing possibility of hosting Ligonier Country Market (wtae.com) — Latrobe City Council is weighing whether to host the popular Ligonier Country Market on Ligonier Street, potentially drawing thousands of weekly visitors downtown. Officials are hashing out details like policing, traffic control, and emergency planning, noting Latrobe’s experience with big events such as the banana split festival and successful shop pops.
   

2. Spirit was the only airline in this small town. Now what? (sun-sentinel.com) — Latrobe’s Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has lost all commercial flights after Spirit Airlines shut down, just as a renovation is underway to expand its gates. Local officials, businesses, and residents worry about lost convenience, jobs, and tourism, while airport leaders scramble to attract a new carrier to restore service. The change especially affects local students training for aviation careers at the airport.
   

3. Latrobe Art Center seeks new café operator after Ricolita's closes (triblive.com) — Latrobe Art Center is looking for a new operator to take over its in-house café after Ricolita’s closes at the end of May, and proposals are being accepted through June 1. Local chefs, restaurateurs, and coffee pros can pitch fresh concepts that complement the gallery and programming, with site walkthroughs available by contacting Executive Director Michael Tusay.
   

4. Remake Learning's Gregg Behr to speak at BC3 commencement (butlereagle.com) — Latrobe gets a nod as home to the Fred Rogers Institute, whose work helped inspire keynote speaker Gregg Behr at Butler County Community College’s commencement. Behr, a children’s advocate and author, will address BC3’s largest graduating class in four years, highlighting curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning while touring the college’s new teaching lab.
   

5. AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Pa. (exploreclarion.com) — Latrobe drivers are now paying about $4.89 per gallon for regular unleaded, as gas prices continue climbing across Western Pennsylvania. AAA reports regional averages are roughly 20 cents higher than last week, with statewide and national prices pushed up by tight gasoline supplies and crude oil market pressures.
   

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  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Latrobe. Apply here.
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Furniture/Mattresses/Rugs, Westmoreland Mall - Part Time in Greensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Latrobe here.

Ok Latrobe! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Latrobe

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