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🌱 How big is Blue Mountain’s October showdown in Orwigsburg?

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How big is Blue Mountain's October showdown in Orwigsburg?

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• H.S. SOCCER: Checking in on the Schuylkill League standings and stats through three weeks (republicanherald.com) — Local soccer fans can circle Oct. 12, when Blue Mountain's girls will host North Schuylkill in Orwigsburg for a key Schuylkill League rematch. Through three weeks, Blue Mountain and Minersville are leading their divisions in both boys' and girls' play, with several Schuylkill County athletes topping district rankings in goals, assists, and goalkeeping stats.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wausau Supply Company posted a job opening for Distribution Material Handler in Hamburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Schuylkill Haven

  • Calendar: Sept. 21, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
  • Auburn VFW Commander Charles Hazzard Named National Aide-de-Camp (skooknews.com)
  • New York Man Jailed After Alleged Counterfeit Cash Attempt at Schuylkill County Dollar General (skooknews.com)

Cressona

  • NY man jailed after alleged counterfeit cash attempt at Schuylkill Co. Dollar General (fox56.com)

Pottsville

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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