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π± What Ringtown vets say you must do after a rabid cat case
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Morning Ringtown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Ringtown vets say you must do after a rabid cat case
Also on today's calendar: Spooky Salty Sessions - The Black Cat by Edgar... and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local rescue, veterinarian urge caution around feral animals after rabid cat found in Schuylkill County (wnep.com) — A Ringtown-based cat rescue and Ringtown Valley Veterinary Hospital are warning residents to be extremely cautious around stray and feral cats after a rescued cat from Deer Lake tested positive for rabies and bit several people. The vet notes multiple recent tests, including an inconclusive case in Ringtown, and urges residents to avoid handling strays directly and keep pets vaccinated to reduce rabies risks.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ringtown
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★ Featured events ★
- QIGONG 6 Week Introduction to the Art →
392 W Apple St, Ringtown
10:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Unclaimed Property Event w/ PA Treasury →
Ringtown Area Library, 132 W Main Street, Ringtown
9:00 am - Haunted Anthracite Tales at Smokey Hollow Winery →
Smokey Hollow Winery, 320 Zion Grove Road, Ringtown
7:00 pm - Spooky Salty Sessions - The Black Cat by Edgar... →
Raven's Nest Salt Room, 392 W Apple St Suite 4, Ringtown
7:00 pm - Spooky Salty Sessions - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe →
Raven's Nest Salt Room, 392 W Apple St Suite 4, Ringtown
7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- College Fair
Pottsville Area High School Pottsville, PA 17901
8:00 am - October Afternoon Tea →
The Maid's Quarters Bed, Breakfast & Tearoom, 402 S Centre St, Pottsville
12:00 pm - Bully Prevention Day →
Mahanoy City PA - Antonio Andrade →
Dorko's Cafe, 300 W 4th St, Mt Carmel
2:00 pm - Dental Screenings →
Mahanoy City PA - PTO Meeting →
Mahanoy City PA
6:00 pm - PTO Dress Down Pajama Day $1 →
Mahanoy City PA
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce clerk in Shenandoah. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ringtown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shenandoah
- Business Briefcase: DSI unveils updated logo design (republicanherald.com)
- Tri-County Youth Football League Week 6 Scores and Week 7 Schedule (skooknews.com)
- Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 29, 2026 (skooknews.com)
Frackville
- Calendar: Sept. 30, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
- New Schuylkill River Trail connection celebrated (pottsmerc.com)
Mahanoy City
- Silent Student Protest Against ICE Was Not Sufficiently Disruptive to Justify Discipline, Court Holds (lcwlegal.com)
Ok Ringtown! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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