🌱 Which Mercersburg private school ranks among Pennsylvania’s very best?

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• Which Mercersburg private school ranks among Pennsylvania's very best?

Also on today's calendar: General Washington and the Dance ~ An Evening's Entertainment and 6 more events.

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

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• Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best private high schools in Pennsylvania (alliednews.com) — Families in Mercersburg will be pleased to see a local private high school ranked among the best in Pennsylvania, earning an A+ grade and small 9:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list compares top campuses by enrollment, grades served, and academic reputation, offering options for parents considering private education across the Commonwealth.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mercersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg →
  The Conococheague Institute, 12995 Bain Rd, Mercersburg
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Illustrated Faith Journaling Workshop →
  Mercersburg Presbyterian Church, 34 West Seminary St., Mercersburg
  10:00 am
• Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers →
  The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, 4881 Ft. Loudon Road, Mercersburg
  10:00 am
• Spaghetti Dinner →
  Mt. Tabor B.I.C. Church, 12283 Punch Bowl Rd., Mercersburg
  4:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Youth Book Club →
  Fendrick Library, 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• 2026 Nancy Horton Heefner Memorial Art Show →
  Mercersburg Academy, 100 Academy Dr., Mercersburg
  3:00 pm
• Bluebird Program →
  Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, Mercersburg
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg →
  Fendrick Library, 20 N Main St, Mercersburg
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• General Washington and the Dance ~ An Evening's Entertainment →
  Fendrick Library, 20 N Main St, Mercersburg
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Mason Dixon Flea Market Grand Opening →
  Mason Dixon Auto Auction, 12976 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Greencastle
• Fall Into Christmas Golf Tournament →
  Greencastle PA
• Reserve Your 2026 G-A Lights of Love →
  Greencastle PA
• Fall into Christmas; Golf Tournament →
  Greencastle Golf Club, 2000 Castle Green Drive, Greencastle
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Orrstown Bank posted a job opening for Branch Executive Officer II/Branch Manager in Mercersburg. Apply here.
• Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Advanced Snowmaker in Mercersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greencastle

• Wawa to Host Grand Opening Party at New Store in Greencastle, PA (fcfreepresspa.com)
• Potomac Leasing wins 14th Battle of the Minds (localnews1.org)
• Six Area Golfers Qualify for District 3 Tournament (fcfreepresspa.com)

Chambersburg

• Rotary Club of Chambersburg announces Polio Awareness Month events (localnews1.org)
• Chambersburg man charged with aggravated assault in beer bottle attack near Shippensburg (tristatealert.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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