🌱 How a Gibsonia man ended up facing jail contraband charges

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Gibsonia man ended up facing jail contraband charges
• Why a Gibsonia man faces new child-assault charges in court

Also on today's calendar: 2Bs Acoustic hosted by Dough Daddy Brewery and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 35 degrees.
• Friday: Snow showers; windy, cooler, temps: high: 42, low: 21.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 charged after allegedly bringing contraband into Butler County Jail (butlereagle.com) — A Gibsonia resident and a Butler woman are facing charges after police say they overdosed at the Butler Area Public Library and were later found with suspected drug stamp bags inside Butler County Prison. Both allegedly gave false names before officers discovered active warrants and the contraband, leading to felony and misdemeanor counts.
   

• Charges held after 4th boy accuses former Mars sports official of indecent assault (butlereagle.com) — A Gibsonia man is facing additional child-related charges after a fourth boy testified about alleged assaults that occurred during sleepovers, leading a judge to hold the case for court. The defendant, previously active in Mars youth sports and local emergency services, already faces multiple similar counts from three other boys in a separate case.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gibsonia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Wine Dinner - Natale Italiano — Narcisi Winery
  Narcisi Winery, 4578 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• MS & HS Orchestra Concert
  Pine-Richland High School
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• 2Bs Acoustic hosted by Dough Daddy Brewery
  Dough Daddy Brewery , 4381 Gibsonia Rd , Gibsonia
  7:00 pm
• The Jason Born Trio at Steamworks Creative
  Steamworks Creative , 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6 , Gibsonia
  7:00 pm
• Aquinas Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Summit Academy
  Summit Academy , 839 Herman Rd , Herman
  7:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Steamworks Spirit Station hosted by Pastor Greg with musical guests
  Steamworks Creative , 4967 William Flinn Hwy #6 , Gibsonia
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Lou Gamber - Dining Room — Narcisi Winery
  Narcisi Winery , 4578 Gibsonia Rd , Gibsonia
  6:00 pm
• MS & HS Orchestra Concert
  Pine-Richland High School
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Zig Daniels
  Cadence Clubhouse , 9999 Kummer Rd Suite 1 , Allison Park
  6:00 pm
• Kiski Area Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hampton
  Hampton Township High School , 2929 McCully Rd , Allison Park
  7:30 pm
• The Clintones
  Jergel's Rhythm Grille , 103 Slade Lane , Warrendale
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Change of Heart's Christmas Concert
  Cadence Clubhouse , 9999 Kummer Rd Suite 1 , Allison Park
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Fox Chapel

• In brief: Blawnox getting dog catcher, Christmas bird count and more (triblive.com)
• Fox Chapel Area School Board reorganizes (triblive.com)
• High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 16, 2025 (centredaily.com)

Aspinwall

• Free shuttles across Alle-Kiski Valley among St. Margaret Foundation programs for underserved (triblive.com)

Oakmont

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-- The Patch AM Team

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