🌱 Investigation underway after fatal accident at Monessen’s Cleveland-Cliffs coke plant

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In today's newsletter:

• Investigation underway after fatal accident at Monessen's Cleveland-Cliffs coke plant
• Why a regional expert is suddenly all-in on Monessen football

Also on today's calendar: The Music Man and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Worker killed after being pinned between machinery at coke plant (local12.com) — A worker was killed Sunday after being pinned between two machines at the Cleveland-Cliffs coke plant in Monessen, and federal and local authorities are now investigating. Operations at the plant have continued, but Monessen's police chief called the loss a major blow to the community, underscoring the plant's importance to local families and the town's industrial identity.
   

• A Westmoreland County team catches The Birdie's eye as he makes Week 6 picks (triblive.com) — Monessen's surging Greyhounds football team has captured a regional columnist's attention after a 4-1 start, a milestone 700th win, and a stunning upset of Fort Cherry. As they head into a key Week 6 matchup at Brentwood, the writer praises Monessen's speed, toughness, and small-town grit, urging fans to pay attention to this year's squad.
   

📸 Around Monessen

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monessen

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Monessen Varsity Football @ Brentwood →
  Brentwood High School, 3601 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• The Music Man →
  State Theatre Center for the Arts, 27 E Main St, Uniontown
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Shade Tree Commission Meeting →
  Monessen City Hall, Monessen
  4:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Washington at Monessen →
  Monessen High School, 1245 State Rd, Monessen
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• THUNDER IN THE HOLLOW — Listie Volunteer Fire Company →
  Listie Grove, 404 Village Rd, Friedens
  4:00 pm
• Homecoming Dance
  High School
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Vinoski Winery Car Cruise →
  333 Castle Dr., Belle Vernon
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Men's Breakfast at Hills Restaurant →
  107 Main Street, Monongahela
  9:00 am
• Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  9:00 am
• Women at the Well →
  430 West Main Street, Monongahela
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Priority Populations Subcommittee Meeting →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am
• Election Board Meeting 10/8/2026 →
  Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
  12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Greeter / Counter Desk Attendant in Belle Vernon. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Charleroi

• High school notebook: PT's Froelich goes 2-for-2 in cross country (observer-reporter.com)

Belle Vernon

• High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 29, 2026 (triblive.com)

Monongahela

• Barry Thomas Bindi (monvalleyindependent.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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