🌱 Do you have video of this attempted car theft spree in Homer City?

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In today's newsletter:

• Do you have video of this attempted car theft spree in Homer City?
• How does Indiana’s gas price stack up against nearby towns?
• How are Indiana’s undersized Little Indians shutting down every opponent?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Morning mist; clearing, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Glaze in the morning; colder, temps: high: 35, low: 34.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnstown man arrested after multiple attempts to steal a car (wtaj.com) — State Police say a Johnstown man tried to steal multiple vehicles in Homer City Borough on Dec. 22, pulling one driver from her car and later being caught after a foot chase near SR 119. He was treated at Indiana Regional Medical Center, taken to Indiana County Jail, and troopers are asking Indiana-area residents and businesses to review video from 6:00–7:04 p.m. that evening.
   

• AAA: ‘Tis the Season for Lower Gas Prices in PA (explorevenango.com) — Drivers in Indiana are paying about $3.187 per gallon for regular gas this week, slightly below many nearby towns. AAA reports that prices have dipped across Western Pennsylvania and nationally, thanks to steady supply and lower crude oil costs, giving local holiday travelers some relief at the pump.
   

• High school girls basketball notebook: Bailey White surpasses former Fab 5 pick Mary Myers as Allderdice's all-time leading scorer (centredaily.com) — Indiana High School’s undefeated Little Indians girls basketball team is stifling opponents with lockdown defense, allowing just 28.3 points per game despite a smaller lineup. Led by senior guard Julia Antonacci and coach Michael Franciscus, they’ve transformed from a tall, post-dominant squad into a quick, defensive powerhouse while other WPIAL contenders like Allderdice and Chartiers-Houston also chase titles.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Open Game Night
  SCG Hobby , Indiana , Indiana
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Gundam Locals
  SCG Hobby , Indiana · Indiana , Lucerne Mines
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Pokémon Standard
  SCG Hobby, Indiana , 1450 Oakland Ave Unit 1 , Indiana
  12:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Magic the Gathering Commander
  SCG Hobby, Indiana , 1450 Oakland Ave Unit 1 , Indiana
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Disney Lorcana Locals
  SCG Hobby , Indiana , Indiana
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• All-State football selections: Northwestern Lehigh gets six players on the 3A team including quarterback Shane Leh (centredaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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