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🌱 Patch AM: Newtown Township Public Works Employee Retires After Nearly 26 Years

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Saturday May 30th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Newtown honors retiring public works mainstay after 26 years of service
  • Newtown campus celebrates 924 new Bucks County Community College graduates
  • Newtown gallery hosts free ‘Visions of America’ semiquincentennial exhibit

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Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newtown Township Public Works Employee Retires After Nearly 26 Years (patch.com) — Newtown residents are saying goodbye to longtime public works employee John Ehlmann, who retired Friday after nearly 26 years of maintaining township facilities, parks, roads, and vehicle fleets. Local officials, including Police Chief John Hearn, praised his dedication and impact on the community, wishing him a happy and healthy retirement. His behind-the-scenes work helped keep Newtown’s infrastructure running smoothly in all seasons.    

2. 924 Earn Degrees, Certificates From Bucks County Community College (patch.com) — Newtown readers can celebrate that Bucks County Community College just marked its 60th commencement on the Newtown campus, awarding 924 degrees and certificates to the Class of 2026. The ceremonies highlighted inspiring student speakers and standout graduates, including Newtown resident Hanna McMenamin, who earned top academic honors and a full-tuition scholarship to continue her education.    

3. ‘Visions of America’ Exhibit Opening In Newtown In Celebration Of Nation's 250th (patch.com) — Newtown residents are invited to explore “Visions of America,” a free multimedia exhibition at Bucks County Community College’s Hicks Art Center Gallery on the Newtown campus from June 5 to July 25. The show blends historic artifacts, Newtown-focused film and Quaker art connections, and contemporary works to spark conversation about the nation’s past, present, and future.    

4. Pennington School Celebrates 18 Senior Athletes Continuing Their Sports Careers in College (mercerme.com) — A Newtown student, soccer standout Elizabeth Holstein, is among 18 Pennington School seniors who have committed to play their sports in college, heading to Division I Binghamton University. The story spotlights local and regional athletes from Pennsylvania and New Jersey across multiple sports, underscoring how many area students are extending their athletic careers at NCAA programs this fall.    

5. Four new members join College of Science's Hall of Distinction (vt.edu) — Newtown native Camille T. Schrier, known nationally as Miss America 2020 and a passionate STEM advocate, has been inducted into Virginia Tech’s College of Science Hall of Distinction. Her honor recognizes her work promoting science education, drug safety, and healthcare communication, alongside three other distinguished alumni whose careers span construction, technology leadership, and academic administration.    

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  • ACCT IS FULL!
    All cat kennels are full as of last night, so they may start euthanizing. If you've ever considered adopting a cat, now is the time. The have all… (Nextdoor Southampton)
  • Coming to work today on Linton Hill road in Newtown there was a brown lab on the side of the road when I slowed down and stopped he was wagging his tail he looked very friendly I had to get to work.
    But if anyone lost a brown lab he is in Newtown. (Nextdoor Upper Makefield PA)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Newtown. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04844) - 43 Cambridge Lane in Newtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newtown here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Big hands ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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