🌱 Patch AM: Freedom’s upset win sets up a big showdown in Nazareth

What's up Nazareth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Freedom's upset win sets up a big showdown in Nazareth
• What a grand jury uncovered inside Nazareth's Gracedale Nursing Home

Also on today's calendar: Northampton Chapter: General Meeting Luncheon and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
• Tuesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No. 5 Freedom football upends top-ranked Phillipsburg in an instant classic (lehighvalleylive.com) — Freedom High's football team edged top-ranked Phillipsburg 32-31 in a thriller and now turns its attention to visiting Nazareth next week for its first EPC Northampton Division matchup. The Patriots' strong ground game and late defensive stand set up a high-energy showdown that Nazareth fans can watch unfold on their home field.
   

• Nurse performed exorcism on nursing home resident: grand jury (local12.com) — A grand jury report details disturbing allegations that a nurse assaulted a resident during an attempted "exorcism" at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, raising serious concerns about safety and care. Investigators also cite broader problems at the county-run facility, including security lapses, unsanitary conditions, and multiple federal inspection deficiencies in recent years.
   

📸 Around Nazareth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nazareth

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• LV Fiber Friends - Afternoon Meet Up →
  Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E Belvidere St, Nazareth
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Constitution Day - September 17, 1787
  Nazareth Area SD Nazareth, PA 18064
• Northampton Chapter: General Meeting Luncheon →
  Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd, Nazareth
Friday September 18
• Education Support Professionals Day
  Nazareth Area SD Nazareth, PA 18064
Saturday September 19
• Nazareth Farmers Market →
  2 South main Street, Nazareth
  9:00 am
• 2026 Martin Guitar Raffle →
  2 South main Street, Nazareth
  9:00 am
• Cars in the Park →
  Tuskes Park, 3040 Bath Pike, Nazareth
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Fall Picture Day
  Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, PA 18064

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 14
• Whole School Photo
  Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch Basketball Courts
  9:00 am
• DIST - School Board Meeting
  Northampton Area Education Center Boardroom, New Seemsville Road, Chapman
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Northampton Area SD Bath, PA 18014
  6:30 pm
• Land & Environmental Protection Board - Open House →
  Moore Township Recreation Center Pavilion, Park Side Manor, Bath
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Easton

• After successful first year, Latin Festival Easton expands for 2026 event later this month (lehighvalleylive.com)
• Phillipsburg cross country sweeps duals with archrival Easton (lehighvalleylive.com)
• Man shot, killed after confrontation with 2 people at home in West Easton (tiogapublishing.com)

Ok Nazareth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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