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๐ŸŒฑ How a lightning delay stalled Mars girls soccerโ€™s strong season start

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Thursday September 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Mars! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. โ˜€๏ธ

In today's newsletter:

  • How a lightning delay stalled Mars girls soccer's strong season start

Also on today's calendar: Flourishing Future Retirement Education Seminar and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Not as warm but humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข Knoch goalie McKenna Jones stonewalls Mars girls soccer in lightning-shortened tie (butlereagle.com) โ€” Mars girls soccer battled Knoch to a lightning-shortened 0-0 tie after dominating chances but being repeatedly denied by standout Knights goalkeeper McKenna Jones. Coach Blair Gerlach felt Mars largely controlled play, with multiple shots hitting Jones or the crossbar. The Planets, now 3-0-1 with just one goal allowed, next host Blackhawk on Monday.
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    Thursday September 10
  • High School - Open House / Curriculum Night
    Mars Area High School
    6:00 pm
  • Meet the Teacher (Parents Only) (ECMS) (Grade 6)
    Seneca Valley SD Evans City, PA 16033
    6:00 pm
  • Friday September 11
  • Rosh Hashanah Begins
    Seneca Valley SD Evans City, PA 16033

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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