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🌱 Orwigsburg man charged after police report pipe bomb in vehicle

Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Orwigsburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Orwigsburg man charged after police report pipe bomb in vehicle
  • Wednesday in Orwigsburg: clothing help and exercise for older adults
  • Blue Mountain turns a rematch into a breakthrough playoff win

Also on today's calendar: Field House Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain at times, temps: high: 52, low: 40.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man arrested after police find pipe bomb in his car in Quakertown, police say (bucksindependence.com) — An Orwigsburg man is jailed without bail after police say they found a pipe bomb in his vehicle following an October traffic stop in Quakertown. Scott Albert Jr., 31, faces a felony weapons-of-mass-destruction charge and several misdemeanors. Arrested Nov. 6, he has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Nov. 19.
   

2. Calendar: Nov. 11, 2026 (republicanherald.com) — Orwigsburg's Wednesday calendar offers free clothing and shoes through God's Helping Hands at Grace Bible Church, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents 50 and older can also join an exercise club at St. John's United Church of Christ from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with all fitness levels welcome.
   

3. H.S. SOCCER: Blue Mountain shocks Class 3A favorite Conrad Weiser 2-1 (republicanherald.com) — Blue Mountain earned its first state tournament win since 2018, beating favored Conrad Weiser 2-1 Monday in Orwigsburg after losing their earlier matchup 6-1. Regan Spangler scored the winner in the 68th minute, sending the Eagles to Saturday's quarterfinal against Radnor, with the time and location still unannounced.
   

4. Business Briefcase: Train ride, events explosion for Mahanoy Christmas (republicanherald.com) — Aqua Studio in Orwigsburg will host a free community ribbon-cutting from 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at 132 E. Market St., Unit B. The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce asks attendees to register ahead, one of several upcoming opportunities in a regional roundup that also includes holiday celebrations and career-training open houses.
   

5. Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 8, 2026 (skooknews.com) — Geraldine Mary Vincent, owner of Orwigsburg Floral & Design, died November 4 at age 82. The Pottsville resident is remembered in the latest Schuylkill County obituaries and is survived by her husband of 54 years, George, and family. Services will be held at the family’s convenience.
   

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  • Interstate Premier Services posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Cressona. Apply here.
  • Hexcel Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Operator in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orwigsburg here.

Ok Orwigsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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