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🌱 Man arrested after BB gun scare at Marple Walmart store

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Hi there, Marple! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man arrested after BB gun scare at Marple Walmart store
  • How did Marple Newtown dominate Ridley on the volleyball court?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Cooler with high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested for threatening people inside Delco Walmart with gun, police say (nbcphiladelphia.com) — Marple Township police arrested a man Wednesday after he allegedly pointed what appeared to be a rifle at people inside the Walmart on South State Road, prompting an evacuation. Officers later recovered an all-black BB gun inside the store, and the suspect is being held on terroristic threats and simple assault charges while awaiting arraignment.
   

• High Schools: Schaffer's late goal lifts Bonner-Prendie (delcotimes.com) — Marple Newtown volleyball fans can celebrate a clean 3-0 sweep over Ridley, powered by strong hitting from Karlee Impriano and Gab Sheridan plus standout defense from Vivian Highland. The roundup also highlights other Central League and Catholic League field hockey, volleyball, and soccer results from nearby schools, giving local sports followers a quick snapshot of how area teams are performing this week.
   

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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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