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🌱 James Buchanan athletes hit the field as Mercersburg’s fall sports begin

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Hello Mercersburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • James Buchanan athletes hit the field as Mercersburg's fall sports begin
  • How a Mercersburg dairy fire sparked a high-tech farm makeover
  • See how a 20-foot metal dinosaur connects back to Mercersburg

Also on today's calendar: Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• James Buchanan athletes open the fall season (publicopiniononline.com) — James Buchanan High School athletes in Mercersburg are already grinding through football, volleyball, and boys soccer practices as the fall season opens. Recent photos show players running drills, cooling off between reps, and getting game-ready, giving local fans an early look at the Rockets' energy and preparation for the coming months.
   

• Ag tech, AI takes center stage at Penn State's Ag Progress Days (farmanddairy.com) — A Mercersburg dairy family at Oakleigh Farm rebuilt after a devastating 2019 barn fire by investing in robotic milkers, feeders, and a manure vacuum that eased labor and stress. Their experience was highlighted at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, where state leaders launched the Keystone AgTech Alliance to expand farm-focused robotics and innovation across Pennsylvania.
   

• Building A Beast (fultoncountynews.com) — A metalworker from Antietam Iron Works has created a towering T-Rex sculpture and other custom pieces that now stand on a client's lawn and at sites including Mercersburg Academy. His growing body of work is increasingly visible around Mercersburg, blending recycled materials, careful craftsmanship, and playful imagination that locals can spot in town and nearby landmarks.
   

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