🌱 Orwigsburg students shine on Kutztown University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Orwigsburg! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Orwigsburg students shine on Kutztown University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
- Two free weekly Orwigsburg programs you can use starting this Wednesday
- Orwigsburg and Schuylkill County families remember several beloved community members
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
- Friday: Hot with some sun, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List; Dozens of Schuylkill County Students Honored (skooknews.com) — Orwigsburg families can celebrate several local students earning spots on Kutztown University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List, highlighting strong academic performance close to home. The list recognizes more than 60 Schuylkill County students overall, showcasing high-achieving scholars from Orwigsburg and neighboring communities. 
• June 3, 2026: Around the Region (republicanherald.com) — Orwigsburg residents 50 and older can join a free weekly exercise club at St. John’s UCC to improve balance, strength, and flexibility while socializing with neighbors. Another Orwigsburg program at Grace Bible Church offers free clothing and shoes every Wednesday, welcoming both those in need and those wishing to donate good-condition items.
• Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 2nd, 2026 (skooknews.com) — Orwigsburg readers are informed of the passing of Walter Arthur Carey of Orwigsburg and Ruth Diane Barbetta, who died at Seton Manor in town, with details on their lives and upcoming services. The obituary roundup also includes arrangements for Marie A. Davis of Brandonville and notes other recent Schuylkill County losses.
📸 Around Orwigsburg
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4th Annual Race for the Roar 5k - Happy Birthday... →
Orwigsburg Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St, Orwigsburg
9:00 am
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Last Day of School
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Student Achievement & Programming Committee Meeting
Blue Mountain El East Sch Blue Mountain District Office Conference Room
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MS/HS Early Dismissal
Blue Mountain MS Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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Elementary Early Dismissal
Blue Mountain SD Orwigsburg, PA 17961
12:40 pm -
HS Graduation
Blue Mountain SD Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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Governance, Policy, & Labor Relations Committee Meeting
Blue Mountain SD Blue Mountain District Office Conference Room
4:30 pm
Friday June 5
Tuesday June 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Last Day of School
Blue Mountain MS Orwigsburg, PA 17961 -
Student Achievement & Programming Committee Meeting
Blue Mountain El East Sch Blue Mountain District Office Conference Room
8:00 am -
MS/HS Early Dismissal
Blue Mountain MS Orwigsburg, PA 17961
12:15 pm -
Elementary Early Dismissal
Blue Mountain SD Orwigsburg, PA 17961
12:40 pm -
HS Graduation
Blue Mountain HS Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Hamburg. Apply here.
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Hamburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orwigsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Schuylkill Haven
- H.S. SOFTBALL: Scherer leads Schuylkill Haven past Brandywine Heights 3-1 (centredaily.com)
- Calendar: June 1, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
- Barley Snyder Welcomes Four Summer Associates (barley.com)
Pottsville
- Community baby shower in Pottsville helps soon-to-be moms (wnep.com)
- Locally produced films earn honors at the second Pottsville Film Festival (republicanherald.com)
- Miners 1928 Hotel expands as Metz Properties buys two more buildings (republicanherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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