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Hi Lewistown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Local Chamber Month could boost Lewistown's small businesses in October
  • See which Lewistown students power the Marching Huskies' patriotic show
  • How Mifflin County's defense earned a hard‑fought shutout in Lewistown

Also on today's calendar: Board of Supervisors Meeting and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• October designated Local Chamber of Commerce Month (lewistownsentinel.com) — Lewistown residents are being asked to support local businesses as October is officially recognized as Local Chamber of Commerce Month in Pennsylvania. The Juniata River Valley Chamber, based in the Lewistown area, is using the month to highlight networking, education, and community events that strengthen Mifflin and Juniata county economies. You're encouraged to shop locally and join chamber‑sponsored activities.
   

• 'A Nation in Motion:' Marching Huskies bring bold red, white and blue flare to a milestone season (lewistownsentinel.com) — Lewistown's Mifflin County High School Marching Huskies are celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with a patriotic show, "A Nation in Motion," already rolling out at fall performances. The program blends classic tunes like "Yankee Doodle" with modern marching‑band energy and a bold red, white, and blue visual design. A large senior class and 72‑member roster are helping anchor a confident season.
   

• Boys soccer: Mifflin County defense holds firm in draw with Northern York (lewistownsentinel.com) — Lewistown soccer fans saw Mifflin County's boys team grind out a 0‑0 home draw against Northern York, highlighted by 11 saves from goalkeeper Danny Quinn. Despite being outshot and out‑cornered, the Huskies' new 4‑4‑2 formation and resilient defense kept a clean sheet. Coaches say the performance shows real progress that isn't reflected in the team's record yet.
   

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  • Shadow AI Governance Framework for Credit Unions: How CIOs Can Prevent Hidden Risks
    Your lending team is using ChatGPT to draft adverse action letters. Your marketing department is uploading member data into an unapproved AI content… (Nextdoor Lewistown Borough)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Antiques by day, mysteries by night at Boalsburg Museum (wtaj.com)

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State College

  • ABA Nominates Officers Board for 2026 2027 (aba.com)
  • As ICE operations continue to ramp up, students say fear does too (psu.edu)
  • Mobile home owners say they're trapped as lot rents rise. This bill would provide relief. (wtaj.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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