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🌱 Luzerne officer’s split-second decisions during fatal fire earn county honor

Luzerne, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Luzerne officer’s split-second decisions during fatal fire earn county honor

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid with a shower, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Luzerne Borough police officer recognized for actions during fatal fire (citizensvoice.com) — A Luzerne Borough police officer is being honored after racing door-to-door during an Aug. 1 house fire in Luzerne that claimed a teen’s life but spared several neighbors. Luzerne County Council issued a formal proclamation praising Officer Chris Vecchi’s quick actions, which helped evacuate nearby families, including young children, from homes beginning to fill with smoke.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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