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🌱 See the Plains Township squirrel photo that made the paper

Plains, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See the Plains Township squirrel photo that made the paper
  • What new E. coli data means for NEPA creek users near Plains

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid with a shower, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Today's Hot Shots: Aug. 15, 2026 (citizensvoice.com) — A Plains Township photographer’s snapshot of an acrobatic squirrel in nearby Hudson is among several reader-submitted nature and travel photos highlighted this weekend. Locals are invited to email their own high‑resolution shots, along with basic details, for a chance to be featured in future editions.
   

• E. coli regularly found above screening level in some NEPA waterways (fox56.com) — From a Plains dateline, reporters break down new data showing several Northeastern Pennsylvania creeks repeatedly testing above a federal E. coli screening level for recreation. While not about drinking water, the findings flag Columbia and Wayne County streams where swimmers, anglers, and paddlers should stay informed as officials investigate possible pollution sources.
   

📸 Around Plains

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ISO - Working VCR.
    NOT ASKING FOR A HANDOUT!!! 🫶 Mine just broke after I finally got some VCR Tapes. Lol. (Nextdoor Plains)

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Wyoming Area Golf: August back to lead way for Warriors (psdispatch.com)
  • Pugh secures more than $1M for school safety, behavioral health improvements (timesleader.com)
  • Four Geisinger hospitals earn 5-star ratings on Forbes list (fox56.com)

Ok Plains! 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: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Plains

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Plains

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.