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In today's newsletter:
- How could PennWest’s new enrollment chief reshape the Edinboro campus?
- How did this Union City science teacher win PennWest Edinboro’s praise?
- Which runners shined when championships came to PennWest Edinboro?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Colder with snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy with snow flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Cloudy, snow showers; cold, with a high of 26 and low of 12 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New administrator sees growth potential at PennWest University (triblive.com) — PennWest’s Edinboro campus is part of a three-campus system now trying to reverse years of enrollment decline under new vice president for strategic enrollment management Darren Wagner. He plans to boost recruitment, expand dual-enrollment with local high schools, and emphasize affordability and career pathways to stabilize and grow student numbers across Clarion, California, and Edinboro. 
• Golden Apple Award: Gerald Van Zandt, Union City Middle School (yourerie.com) — A beloved Union City Middle School science teacher, Gerald Van Zandt, has earned the JET 24 PennWest University Golden Apple Award for his engaging, humor-filled teaching style. PennWest Edinboro’s Mary Jo Melvin praised his blend of knowledge, heart, and fun, while colleagues and students say his approach has transformed how kids feel about science and school.
• College Corner: Stroup makes big strides in first season at W&J (lewistownsentinel.com) — Area college runners had standout cross-country seasons, including a conference championship meet hosted at PennWest Edinboro where Lock Haven’s Anden Atkins competed. The story tracks several Central Pennsylvania athletes as they earn newcomer awards, all-conference honors, and national appearances across Division II and III programs.
📸 Around Edinboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edinboro
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- Coloring for Grown-Ups
Millcreek Branch Library , MCK Community Room , Millcreek
10:00 am - Pennwriters Group
Millcreek Branch Library MCK Community Room ,
1:00 pm - Millcreek Family Storytime
Millcreek Branch Library MCK Community Room ,
10:00 am - Read to a Therapy Dog
Edinboro Branch Library , EDB Community Room , Edinboro
3:30 pm - War and the Humanities: A Reading Group
Edinboro Branch Library EDB Community Room,
6:30 pm - Building Buddies Brigade
Edinboro Branch Library , EDB Community Room , Edinboro
10:00 am - Edinboro Family Storytime
Edinboro Branch Library EDB Community Room,
10:00 am - Coloring for Grown-Ups
Millcreek Branch Library MCK Community Room ,
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Step (Erie County - AM)
900 State St , Erie
2:00 pm - Santa's Castle Holiday Happy Hour
expERIEnce Children's Museum , 420 French St , Erie
5:00 pm - Open Mic — The 1020 Collective
The 1020 Collective , 1020 Holland St , Erie
6:00 pm - Feel Good Fridays — Flagship City District
Shops at 5th & State , 431 State St , Erie
11:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
- Excel Facility Services Group posted a job opening for Janitor in Edinboro. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Edinboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edinboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Anne E. Copper, Boardman, Ohio (wkbn.com)
Union City
- UC Swim Results 12/8/25 (uctoday.org)
Erie
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