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🌱 Which Latrobe nursing students were honored with new stethoscopes?

Latrobe, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Latrobe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Latrobe nursing students were honored with new stethoscopes?
  • Latrobe professor’s unique path just earned her a national alumni honor
  • Why is James Harrison so upset about the Steelers’ safety rotation?

Also on today's calendar: Unity Brewing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Monday: Decreasing clouds and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nursing students receive stethoscopes during ceremony (stvincent.edu) — Saint Vincent College nursing students in Latrobe recently received their first stethoscopes during a special ceremony and blessing of hands at the Fred Rogers Center. The event highlighted the college’s growing nursing programs, honored local students from Latrobe and nearby towns, and celebrated a legacy endowment that will fund stethoscopes for future classes.
   

• Dr. Veronica Ent honored with University of Findlay Distinguished Alumna Award (stvincent.edu) — Latrobe readers may recognize Saint Vincent College education professor Dr. Veronica Ent, who has been honored as a Distinguished Alumna by the University of Findlay. Her award reflects decades of work blending teaching, technology, history, art, and equestrian studies, much of it rooted in her long service to students and educational organizations in Western Pennsylvania.
   

• Steelers Legend James Harrison Gets Furious Over Horrible Rayshawn Jenkins Decision (steelernation.com) — Latrobe gets a brief shout-out as the home of Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College, where safety Rayshawn Jenkins was recently photographed. The real focus is James Harrison’s fiery criticism of Pittsburgh’s decision to play Jenkins over Robert Spears-Jennings in a close loss to Cleveland, raising questions about future secondary lineups.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are looking for a handyman for small home projects.
    Anyone if intereste please d contact through the app (Nextdoor Lawson Heights)
  • ARUNDEL MACHINE posted a job opening for CNC Operator in Latrobe. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Greensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Latrobe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Derry

  • Statistical leaders heading into Week 6 of the 2026 WPIAL/City League football season (post-gazette.com)

Greensburg

  • Church Autonomy Doctrine Is Not Broader Than Ministerial Exception in Title VII Cases (blogspot.com)
  • Faces of the Valley: Plum resident brings the gift of music to community spaces (triblive.com)
  • Cousins Roofing Eyes $25M in 2026 Revenue (roofingcontractor.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Latrobe

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Latrobe

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.