🌱 How much new safety gear is coming to Shenandoah Heights firefighters?
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- How much new safety gear is coming to Shenandoah Heights firefighters?
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 52.
- Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local fire companies receive $285k in federal funding for gear (shensentinel.com) — Shenandoah Heights Fire Company is sharing in a $285,714 federal FEMA grant that will buy new structural turnout gear for several neighboring departments. The regional award, pursued jointly with companies in Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and Girardville, is aimed at improving firefighter safety and ensuring volunteers have up-to-date protective equipment while serving local communities. 
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Unclaimed Property Event w/ PA Treasury →
Ringtown Area Library, 132 W Main Street, Ringtown
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Haunted Anthracite Tales at Smokey Hollow Winery →
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Saturday October 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Shenandoah
- Flag raising returns to celebrate National Pierogy Day in Shenandoah (shensentinel.com)
- Local schools receive federal funding for fresh fruits, vegetables (shensentinel.com)
- ‘On an Island:' Shenandoah and county in dispute over paperwork, grant debts (republicanherald.com)
Ringtown
- Calendar: Oct. 2, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
- Local rescue, veterinarian urge caution around feral animals after rabid cat found in Schuylkill County (wnep.com)
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