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- Have you seen this man last spotted near Broad Street casino?
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in New Bethlehemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 37, low: 32.
- Thursday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pennsylvania State Police looking for man last seen in Armstrong County (wpxi.com) — State police are asking New Bethlehem residents for help finding 40-year-old Brandon Michael Franklin, last seen leaving the Press Your Luck Casino on Broad Street and walking down Hunter Way on Dec. 6. Troopers say extensive searches around New Bethlehem have turned up nothing so far and urge anyone with information to call PSP Kittanning or the statewide tips line immediately.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mike and Marie
Pleasant Ridge Manor , 8300 W Ridge Rd , Girard
2:30 pm - Disney Lorcana Locals
SCG Hobby , Indiana , Indiana
6:30 pm - Christmas Day
Butler County, PA Calendar - Library Closed
Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library , 673 Main Street , Rimersburg - Community Time in the Garden with the Indiana Community Garden
Indiana Community Garden , Mack Park Swimming Pool , Indiana
9:00 am - Open Game Night
SCG Hobby , Indiana , Indiana
4:00 pm - Gundam Locals
SCG Hobby , Indiana , Indiana
12:00 pm - Music at Gateway Lodge: Garrett Rowan
Gateway Lodge, Cabins, and Restaurant , 14870 PA-36 , Cooksburg
6:00 pm - Dancing Queen
The Penn Theater , 149 N Main St , Butler
7:00 pm - Magic the Gathering Commander
SCG Hobby, Indiana , 1450 Oakland Ave Unit 1 , Indiana
6:00 pm - Thai Cooking Class-Fri West La - Culinary Classroom
310 High St , Freeport
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in New Bethlehem. Apply here.
- Clarion University posted a job opening for Custodial Worker 1 in Clarion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Bethlehem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clarion
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- SPONSORED: Wrap Up the Year Sales Event at Clarion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (explorevenango.com)
- Golden Eagles Women Fall in Road Crossover at Kutztown (exploreclarion.com)
Kittanning
- Amazon customers complain about packages stuck for weeks in Armstrong County: "It's there to die" (cbsnews.com)
Brookville
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