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In today's newsletter:

  • Malvern man gets 20-year federal sentence for online sextortion scheme
  • How a Malvern theatre leader just joined PR’s national hall of fame

Also on today's calendar: Name That HOLIDAY Tune Trivia Night (21+) - FREE Drink Token w/ Admission and 11 more events.

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

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  • Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; morning showers, temps: high: 57, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sextortion, Child Porn Land Malvern Man In Federal Prison (patch.com) — Malvern residents are learning that 26-year-old local resident Valentin Lubinski has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for online sextortion and child pornography offenses involving at least 18 minor victims across the country. Prosecutors say he used a social media alias to coerce girls as young as nine into sending explicit images, then threatened to expose them publicly unless they complied with escalating demands.
   

• Local Group Honors Powerhouses in Public Relations (washingtoninformer.com) — A national PR group is honoring Shonali Burke, who also serves as managing director of People’s Light in Malvern, underscoring the theatre’s growing national profile. Alongside fellow honoree Dr. Sheila Brooks, Burke is being recognized for groundbreaking, community-focused work in modern public relations and mentorship, bringing added prestige to Malvern’s cultural scene.
   

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