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🌱 What investigators are looking for after the deadly Newport-area house explosion

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators are looking for after the deadly Newport-area house explosion

Also on today's calendar: Project WILD Facilitator Gathering - 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aftermath of deadly home explosion in Perry County (wgal.com) — Emergency crews from Newport responded early Wednesday to a devastating house explosion along Juniata Parkway East in nearby Howe Township, where an 81-year-old resident was found dead in the debris. Authorities say the Perry County coroner has identified the victim and scheduled an autopsy for Thursday, while investigators continue working to determine what caused the blast.
   

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  • Harrisburg revitalization plan raises parking debate (wgal.com)
  • Lancaster teenager sentenced to up to 20 years for ambush shooting (wgal.com)
  • Medical marijuana dispensary planned for busy Dauphin County road (pennlive.com)

Harrisburg

  • Acts fighting human trafficking signed into Pennsylvania law (wtaj.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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