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🌱 How a forgotten Civil War hero connects back to Meshoppen’s own sacrifice

Meshoppen, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Meshoppen! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a forgotten Civil War hero connects back to Meshoppen’s own sacrifice

Also on today's calendar: "Breakin' Clays To Support Our Brave!" and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grave-marking ceremony in Susquehanna County recalls Civil War sacrifice (wcexaminer.com) — A recent grave-marking ceremony in nearby Auburn Township honored Civil War veteran Pvt. Levi Warner and also recalled three Wyoming County soldiers killed at Fair Oaks, including Cpl. A.J. Cook of Meshoppen. Local historians and descendants shared letters, stories, and reflections on the heavy sacrifice made by small communities like Meshoppen during the war, tying that history to today’s observances of Memorial Day and national anniversaries.
   

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  • PEN MART INC posted a job opening for Pen Mart Cashier/Clerk in Tunkhannock. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • PennDOT finishes Wyalusing River Bridge repairs a month early (northcentralpa.com)
  • Thomas knows what it takes to be winner in league as he's back for second season (sungazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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