🌱 How is New Castle’s Hoyt turning itself into a regional destination?

Coffee in hand, New Castle? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How is New Castle's Hoyt turning itself into a regional destination?
• Why New Castle's Week 1 football loss just turned into a win.

Also on today's calendar: 1776 - The Musical and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hoyt Rebrands with Focus on Becoming a 'Regional Destination' (businessjournaldaily.com) — New Castle's Hoyt Arts Center is rolling out a major rebrand, new website, and refreshed programs aimed at making it a true regional arts destination. Leaders emphasize more hands-on exhibits, expanded youth and teen memberships, and themed house tours, all designed to attract more visitors to New Castle and better serve local families, artists, and tour groups.
   

• Woodland Hills High School football team forfeits two wins (wtae.com) — Woodland Hills High School must forfeit two football wins, including its Week 1 victory over New Castle, after using an ineligible transfer player, according to WPIAL officials. The ruling changes Woodland Hills' record to 1–3 and retroactively turns New Castle's opening loss into a win, reshaping early-season standings that local fans follow closely.
   

📸 Around New Castle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Ride for Hope →
  New Castle Harley-Davidson, 4655 US-422, New Castle
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Regular School Day - "A" Week →
  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center, 750 Phelps Way, New Castle
  8:00 am
• Business After Hours: Lodge of the Craft Westminster No. 433 →
  Location Scottish Rite Cathedral 110 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA 16101 110 E Lincoln Avenue New Castle PA 16101, 110 E Lincoln Avenue, New Castle
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Regular School Day - "A" Week →
  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center, 750 Phelps Way, New Castle
  8:00 am
• Aliquippa at New Castle →
  300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle
  7:05 pm
Friday September 25
• Regular School Day - "A" Week →
  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center, 750 Phelps Way, New Castle
  8:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Ride for Hope in Pennsylvania →
  New Castle PA
• 1776 - The Musical →
  New Castle Playhouse, 202 E Long Ave, New Castle
  7:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Regular School Day - "B" Week →
  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center, 750 Phelps Way, New Castle
  8:00 am

📣 New Castle Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 23
• Gw Book Fair
  New Castle Area SD New Castle, PA 16101
Friday September 25
• patton/Beshero swimming
  New Castle Area SD New Castle, PA 16101
  9:15 am
Saturday October 3
• 2026 LCCTC Fall Festival →
  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center, 750 Phelps Way, New Castle
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone know of a late event last night?
  There was a noisy group of 17 wandering the North Hill at 1:30 AM this morning. Is there "something" that concluded that they all were coming from? (Nextdoor North Hill Central)

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in New Castle. Apply here.
• Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Construction Inspector - Welding/Coating in West Pittsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellwood City

• Ellwood City High School soccer breaks decades-long losing streak (ellwoodcityledger.com)

Slippery Rock

• Butler County local high school, college sports schedule for week of Sept. 21 (butlereagle.com)

Ok New Castle! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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