🌱 See where Lehighton’s sharpshooters rank in Lehigh Valley hoops stats

Hi Lehighton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See where Lehighton’s sharpshooters rank in Lehigh Valley hoops stats

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Ice, then rain, with a high of 40 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 41, low: 28.
• Thursday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley boys basketball scoring leaders for Dec. 22 (lehighvalleylive.com) — Lehighton boys basketball players are making noise in the Lehigh Valley stats, with Cole Dietz among the region’s top scorers and Talin Fairchild leading most three-pointers. Several Lehighton teammates also rank high in Colonial League scoring and shooting, highlighting a strong start to the 2025-26 season for local fans to follow.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Yoga at Forest & Blossom
  Forest & Blossom , 197 S 1st St , Lehighton
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closed
  Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall
• Christmas Eve Service
  Penn's Peak , 325 Maury Rd , Jim Thorpe
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Holiday Buffet
  Kalahari Waterpark Resort Convention Center , 250 Kalahari Blvd , Pocono Manor
  3:00 pm
• Christmas Buffet
  Kalahari Waterpark Resort Convention Center , 250 Kalahari Blvd , Pocono Manor
  3:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Next Stop Comedy at Thorpe's 903! - Jim Thorpe, PA
  Thorpe's 903 , 874 PA-903 , Jim Thorpe
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Valerie Borman with Fred Reith at Ridgeview Farm Vineyards and Brewing Company
  Ridgeview Farm & Vineyards/ Ridgeview Farm Brewing Co. , 8375 Carpet Rd , New Tripoli
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• LEHIGH GAP NATURE CENTER, 18080
  Lehigh Gap Nature Center , 8844 Paint Mill Rd , Slatington
  9:30 am
• Reiki-Restorative at River Run Healing Arts
  River Run Center for the Healing Arts , 3907 Buck Mountain Rd , Weatherly
  5:45 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Holiday Food Drive Ends
  Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall

Wednesday December 31

• Hatha Yoga for Beginners
  Alchemy Lounge , 450 Interchange Rd Suite 104 , Lehighton
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lehighton. Apply here.
• Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 77918, LEHIGHTON in Lehighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lehighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jim Thorpe

• The Timeless Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like A Snapshot From The Past (takingthekids.com)
• Olivia Smelas nets second PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week in last three weeks (kubears.com)
• Riding into the new year: Reading & Northern announces 2026 excursions (timesleader.com)

Palmerton

• Tigers surge past Palmerton (tnonline.com)
• Gas leak reported in Palmerton (tnonline.com)

Nesquehoning

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-- The Patch AM Team

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