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🌱 How a handful of coins moved New Cumberland firefighters to gratitude

Also check out Charitable Gaming Community Impact Awards on the New Cumberland Patch calendar

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you New Cumberland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How a handful of coins moved New Cumberland firefighters to gratitude
  • Beloved CBS 21 forecaster leaving TV, but not New Cumberland

Also on today's calendar: Charitable Gaming Community Impact Awards and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Anonymous letter and donation touch hearts at New Cumberland Fire Department (wgal.com) β€” A young supporter quietly mailed a handful of coins and a heartfelt thank-you note to the New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, and firefighters say it meant far more than its dollar value. They shared the anonymous gift on Facebook, praising the child's generosity and reminding neighbors how even small gestures can deeply encourage local first responders.
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β€’ Longtime meteorologist Steve Knight announces departure from CBS 21 (local21news.com) β€” Longtime CBS 21 meteorologist Steve Knight is leaving the station after nearly 25 years, but says he'll keep calling New Cumberland home, where he's lived since 1996. He plans to stay active in Central Pennsylvania through community causes, social media weather updates, and his local-focused podcast, while viewers prepare to say goodbye on his final broadcast.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in New Cumberland

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Other local events
    Thursday August 27
  • Middle School Back-to-School Night
    West Shore School District New Cumberland, PA 17070
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Pooja@Home--Swamyjee
    Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
  • Monday August 31
  • WH Back to School Night
    Washington Heights Elementary School Washington Heights
    5:30 pm
  • Friday September 4
  • Sunset Better Energy Barre at Gruver Farms β†’
    Gruver Farms - Winery and Tasting Room, 255 Stetler Rd Unit B, New Cumberland
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday September 5
  • Janamashtmi
    Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
  • Friday September 11
  • Gruver Farms Winery and Tasting Room β†’
    Gruver Farms - Winery and Tasting Room, 255 Stetler Rd Unit B, New Cumberland
    7:00 pm
  • Friday September 25
  • DeRay Davis β†’
    Harrisburg Comedy Zone, 110 Limekiln Rd, New Cumberland
    10:00 pm

πŸ“£ New Cumberland Shout Outs!

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Pooja@Home--Acharyajee
    Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
    7:00 am
  • Finance Committee Meeting
    Susquehanna Township SD STSD Admin Building
    5:00 pm
  • Chesapeake Baysox at Harrisburg Senators β†’
    Harrisburg Senators, 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg
    5:00 pm
  • Beers & Business at The Ball Park β†’
    Harrisburg Senators, 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg
    5:00 pm
  • MS - STMS Back to School Night
    Susquehanna Township Middle School Auditorium
    6:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    We just rented an Apartment in New Cumberland PA to a mother and child in need that reached out to us from this app. We have a home for rent in… (Nextdoor Fairview)
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  • Kellermeyer posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in New Cumberland. Apply here.
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Camp Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Cumberland here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Lemoyne

  • West Shore School District celebrates 60 years as new school year begins (fox43.com)
  • PennDOT survey work could restrict lanes in Lemoyne this week (wgal.com)

Camp Hill

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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