🌱 Patch AM: How Plum’s ‘weekend warrior’ EMT has quietly served for 21 years

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In today's newsletter:

• How Plum's 'weekend warrior' EMT has quietly served for 21 years
• Can Plum's undefeated Mustangs stay perfect in Friday's home showdown?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plum EMS's 'weekend warrior' celebrates 21 years of service (triblive.com) — A longtime Plum EMS responder is being honored for 21 years of weekend service to local residents, including responding to emergencies at Plum High School's Mustang Stadium. Brian Turpin, a Plum native who now trains new EMTs, balances a full-time job with U.S. Steel while remaining a steady, familiar presence for neighbors during their worst moments. His colleagues say the recent Star of Life Award reflects his compassion and skill.
   

• A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2026 Week 6 (triblive.com) — Plum football fans can look forward to an undefeated Mustangs squad hosting Armstrong at Mustangs Stadium on Friday night, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Plum's high-powered offense, led by WPIAL passing leader John Nonnenberg and top receiver Semaj Robinson, returns home after a dramatic one-point win over Kiski Area and aims to stay perfect in conference play.
   

📸 Around Plum

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum

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Thursday October 1
• HS- Homecoming Bonfire
  Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• HS- Homecoming Game
  Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• HS- Homecoming Dance
  Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• MS- Musical
  Plum Middle School, 440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• PE- Book Fair
  Pivik Elementary School, 151 School Rd, Pittsburgh
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Art and Friends - Exhibit All October →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  10:00 am
• Baby Lap Sit →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  10:30 am
• Art and Friends - Reception →
  Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
  6:00 pm
• Freeport at Valley →
  Valley High School, 703 Stevenson Blvd, New Kensington
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• PreK Story Time at The RCAC →
  Oakmont PA
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Keystone Cookout Get Out the Vote Picnic →
  Penn Hills Community Park, 120 Colorado Dr., Verona
  11:00 am
• Run For Beer 5K →
  Verona Brewery & Taproom, 751 E. Railroad Ave., Verona
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Cheswick

• Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley slam Brandt Snedeker's 'tired' Team USA comments (themirror.com)

Oakmont

• Pa. man accused of shooting friend in the face with a crossbow (pennlive.com)
• Editorial: Is Pittsburgh Mills' rocky road smooth sailing now? (triblive.com)
• Salisbury to host fourth annual Nonprofit Symposium on Oct. 15 (pahouse.com)

Monroeville

• Letter to the editor: Law and order (triblive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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