🌱 Mount Carmel man charged after allegedly claiming to be an FBI agent

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In today's newsletter:

• Mount Carmel man charged after allegedly claiming to be an FBI agent
• How a Mount Carmel native became a Division III baseball legend

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Mount Carmel man accused of posing as FBI agent (newsitem.com) — A Mount Carmel resident has been charged with impersonating a public servant after allegedly claiming to be an FBI agent during an encounter with loss prevention staff at the Coal Township Walmart. Police say the incident occurred in late May, and the man now faces a second-degree misdemeanor charge. Authorities have released his Mount Carmel address as part of the case details.
   

• Penn State Harrisburg announces Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 (psu.edu) — Penn State Harrisburg has announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class, which includes baseball star Bret Williams, a highly decorated Mount Carmel native. Williams’ record-setting Division III career and multiple national honors put Mount Carmel on the map in collegiate baseball, alongside four other standout inductees from across the school’s athletic programs.
   

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Sunday August 16

• Antonio Andrade →
  Dorko’s Cafe, 300 W 4th St, Mt Carmel
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• Toddler Time @ Rohrbach’s →
  Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• Pre-K Orientation
  Shamokin Area SD Coal Township, PA 17866
  9:00 am

Wednesday August 12

• Stanley Clarke →
  Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square
  7:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Kindergarten Readiness
  Shamokin Area SD Coal Township, PA 17866
  8:30 am

Friday August 14

• Pure Petty - A Tribute to Tom Petty →
  Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• WoodmenLife Northeast 2026 Family Day At Knoebels Theme Park →
  Knoebels amusement resort, 391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg
  12:00 pm

Monday August 17

• NEW TEACHER INDUCTION
  Shamokin Area SD Coal Township, PA 17866

Wednesday August 19

• Gipsy Kings →
  Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square
  7:30 pm

Friday August 21

• Toddler Time @ The Farm →
  Rohrbach's Farm Market, 240 Southern Dr, Catawissa
  10:00 am
• Raider Run 5k – Coal Township, PA →
  Lourdes Regional School, 2001 Clinton Ave, Coal Township
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• Kenneth Flash ”Rooftop Summer Concert Series” Winslow “an evening of the Eagles” →
  Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TODAY!!!!
  Coal Township Pizza Hut. From 1-6 p.m. or until all pizzas are gone… (Nextdoor Mount Carmel)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Elysburg. Apply here.
• Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Dairy Clerk in Shenandoah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Carmel here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ashland

• Pottsville's National Night Out Draws Families for Evening of Fun, Safety, and Community Connections (skooknews.com)
• Ashland Crash Investigation Leads to Charges After Man Allegedly Gave False Name to State Police (skooknews.com)
• Manhunt underway for 2 Pa. men after gunpoint abduction and robbery: Police (lehighvalleylive.com)

Frackville

• Calendar: Aug. 5, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
• Community Resource Fair at Fairlane Village Mall set for Aug. 14 (republicanherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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