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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Palmerton’s girls wrestlers dominate their rivalry showdown?
  • How close is this Palmerton family to a safe chimney?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Becoming cloudy, temps: high: 34, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 35 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fast start lifts Bombers past Tribe (tnonline.com) — Palmerton’s girls wrestling team stayed unbeaten with a 39-27 road win over rival Lehighton, powered by several key pins and an early 27-0 lead. Wrestlers like Paige Kibler, Izabella McFarland, and Kyleigh Jennings delivered big performances as coaches from both sides praised Palmerton’s physical, aggressive style and looked ahead to upcoming holiday tournaments.
   

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• Group helps Palmerton woman in need (tnonline.com) — A Palmerton grandmother caring for three grandchildren is close to getting a badly needed chimney repair, thanks to donations coordinated by local nonprofit Raising the House. The group says community support and a contribution from Forest Inn Masonry have covered about 60% of the $1,700 cost, and they’re still seeking online donations to finish the job and keep the family safe and insured.
   

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  • Pa. officials kick off holidays with annual Christmas tree lighting (yorkdispatch.com)
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