🌱 Why tonight’s Aliquippa–New Castle showdown really matters for the Red Hurricanes

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In today's newsletter:

• Why tonight's Aliquippa–New Castle showdown really matters for the Red Hurricanes

Also on today's calendar: Regular School Day - "A" Week and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Abundant sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
• Saturday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 24, 2026: Football bluebloods collide when Aliquippa, New Castle meet (triblive.com) — New Castle fans get a marquee home matchup tonight as Aliquippa visits for a nonconference football showdown that also streams on Trib HSSN. The preview breaks down both teams' seasons so far and highlights other WPIAL games and broadcasts, but the spotlight is firmly on the Red Hurricanes' final tuneup before conference play.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Aliquippa at New Castle →
  300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle
  7:05 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Regular School Day - "A" Week →
  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center, 750 Phelps Way, New Castle
  8:00 am
• American Innovation Tour →
  Arts & Education at the Hoyt, 124 East Leasure Ave., New Castle
  11:00 am
• 1776 The Musical →
  The New Castle Playhouse, 212 East Long Ave, New Castle
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Ride for Hope in Pennsylvania →
  New Castle PA
• Ride for Hope →
  New Castle Harley-Davidson Dealership, 4655 US 422, New Castle
  9:00 am
• Sperdute Farms Fall Festival →
  Sperdute Farm, 206 Kildoo Road, New Castle
  10:00 am
• Neighborhood Grower + Maker Market →
  Riverwalk Park, New Castle
  10:00 am
• American Innovation Tour →
  Arts & Education at the Hoyt, 124 East Leasure Ave., New Castle
  11:00 am
• Oktoberfest →
  Neshannock Creek Brewing Co, 20 S Mercer St, New Castle
  4:00 pm
• New Castle Union Station Craft Distillery - 3 Year Anniversary Party →
  New Castle Union Station Craft Distillery, 334 E Washington St, New Castle
  5:00 pm
• Homecoming Dance →
  Crane Room Grille, 3009 Wilmington Rd, New Castle
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Castle. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Ellwood City

• Ellwood City Fire Department Adds Anonymous Infant Surrender Option With New Safe Haven Baby Box (ellwoodcity.org)
• Borough of Ellwood City Announces 2026 Fall Clean Up Dates & Information (ellwoodcity.org)
• No-cost military medical clinic returning to area next year (alliednews.com)

Slippery Rock

• Miller Minutes: 'Autumn signifies a return to comfort' (butlereagle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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