🌱 Which Saint Vincent alumni are being honored in Latrobe this Homecoming?

What's up Latrobe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Saint Vincent alumni are being honored in Latrobe this Homecoming?
• What strange triangular craft did a Latrobe resident report seeing in 2023?

Also on today's calendar: Unity Brewing and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 46.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saint Vincent College honors its 2026 Alumni of Distinction (stvincent.edu) — Saint Vincent College in Latrobe is celebrating nine Alumni of Distinction during Homecoming weekend on October 9 at the Fred Rogers Center, honoring graduates for professional success and service. The piece profiles each honoree's career path and values, while encouraging current students to embrace hard work, community involvement, and the liberal arts foundation they gained in Latrobe.
   

• The freakiest UFO sightings in Pennsylvania history (keystonenewsroom.com) — Latrobe shows up in a particularly eerie 2023 report, where a resident described a huge, slow-moving triangular craft with bright lights passing overhead in the early morning hours. That sighting is one of several unexplained Pennsylvania UFO encounters highlighted here, from the famous Kecksburg incident to mysterious lights over Presque Isle and Bucks County.
   

📸 Around Latrobe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Latrobe

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Laura Rullo: Denunzio's Italian Chophouse →
  DeNunzio's Italian Chophouse & Sinatra Bar (Latrobe), 148 Aviation Ln, Latrobe
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Pink the Coop →
  Cooperstown Vets and Sportsmen's Club, 2541 Thomas St., Latrobe
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Franklin Regional at Greater Latrobe →
  131 High School Rd, Latrobe
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Beer & Blooms: Peak Fall Flowers Edition (2026) →
  Unity Brewing, 3862 U.S. 30, Latrobe
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Unity Brewing →
  Unity Brewing, 3862 US-30 #2, Latrobe
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Kiski Area at Greater Latrobe →
  Greater Latrobe, 131 High School Rd, Latrobe
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Mike Urick and the Modelaires Celebrate Fall at Four Seasons Brewing Company →
  Four Seasons Brewing Company, Latrobe
  7:00 pm
• Mike Urick and the Modelaires Celebrate Fall at Four Seasons Brewing Co. →
  Four Seasons Brewing Company, Latrobe
  7:00 pm
• Mike Urick and the Modelaires at Four Seasons Brewing Company →
  Four Seasons Brewing Company, Latrobe
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! →
  SCG Hobby, Latrobe, Latrobe
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Priority Populations Subcommittee Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Giant Eagle, Inc. posted a job opening for Latrobe Giant Eagle Team Member in Latrobe. Apply here.
• Eat'n Park posted a job opening for Salad Bar Team Member in Latrobe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Latrobe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Derry

• WPIAL / PIAA Boys High School Soccer Daily Report (Sept 29 and 30): Schedule / Scoreboard (pittsburghsoccernow.com)

Greensburg

• Man accused of threatening 2 people with gun along Five Star Trail in Greensburg (wpxi.com)
• Plum EMS's 'weekend warrior' celebrates 21 years of service (triblive.com)
• Greensburg woman accused of setting boyfriend's door on fire (wtae.com)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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