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Greetings Shenandoah! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to walk Shenandoah's Main Street and network over kielbasi?
- How did Shenandoah Valley's QB outshine passers across Pennsylvania?
- Schuylkill County families share memories of several beloved residents this week.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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
• Business Briefcase: DSI unveils updated logo design (republicanherald.com) — Shenandoah residents can join the Schuylkill Chamber's Walk for Progress and mixer downtown on Oct. 6, starting at Kowalonek's Kielbasi Shop and ending at the new CEBA center on Main Street. Downtown Shenandoah Inc. also unveiled a refreshed logo and continues promoting local revitalization, while nearby Schuylkill County communities host fall festivals, workforce events, and business gatherings you may want to explore. 
• Top Offensive Performers (September 24-26): Bench Throws Six TDs, Westwood Posts Second-Highest Rushing Total in Wyomissing History (easternpafootball.com) — Shenandoah Valley football fans will be proud to see quarterback Ethan Bench and receiver Todd Seiger leading statewide offensive stats, with Bench tossing six touchdowns and 355 yards. The roundup compares their big night with other top high school performances across Pennsylvania, underscoring how explosive Shenandoah Valley's passing attack was during the September 24-26 games.
• Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 29, 2026 (skooknews.com) — Shenandoah readers will note that Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home is caring for the family of Jade Lynn Barlow, one of several Schuylkill County residents remembered in these obituaries. The notices share brief life stories, surviving family, and details on private arrangements, public services, and memorial donation options across Pottsville, Pine Grove, Ashland, Girardville, and surrounding communities.
📸 Around Shenandoah
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shenandoah
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- Columbus Day
Shenandoah Valley SD Shenandoah, PA 17976
12:00 pm
Monday October 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - QIGONG 6 Week Introduction to the Art →
392 W Apple St, Ringtown
10:30 pm - PTO Dress Down Pajama Day $1 →
Mahanoy City PA - Columbus Day →
Mahanoy City PA - Schuylkill Community Action Outreach Day →
Mahanoy City Office, 1 West Centre Street, Floor 3, Mahanoy City
9:00 am - 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 - Heavenly Hats $1 →
Mahanoy City PA
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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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 Shenandoah here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frackville
- Calendar: Sept. 30, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
- New Schuylkill River Trail connection celebrated (pottsmerc.com)
- Tri-County Youth Football League Week 6 Scores and Week 7 Schedule (skooknews.com)
Mahanoy City
- Silent Student Protest Against ICE Was Not Sufficiently Disruptive to Justify Discipline, Court Holds (lcwlegal.com)
Ok Shenandoah! 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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