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🌱 Remembering John Haluska, father of a New Columbia resident

New Columbia, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, New Columbia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Remembering John Haluska, father of a New Columbia resident

Also on today's calendar: Union County Industrial Railroad | 2026 Toys for Tots Drive.

Today's riddle: What is easy to get in to but hard to get out of? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with a shower in spots, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
  • Monday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 6, 2026 (skooknews.com) — John M. Haluska, 83, of Ashland, whose daughter Michele Seebold lives in New Columbia, died November 6 at his other daughter’s home in Pottsville. His obituary appears among four Schuylkill County remembrances, with a viewing November 10 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Ashland.
   

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  • Taiwanese man charged in $17,000 scam attempt in Allenwood (dailyitem.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is easy to get in to but hard to get out of?" — Trouble (Thank you Candice H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Columbia

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