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🌱 How is Palmerton faring as the East Penn League turns 100?

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Good day Palmerton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Palmerton faring as the East Penn League turns 100?

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Find out what's happening in Palmertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Palmertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 43, low: 23.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley boys basketball: 100 years ago this week, the East Penn League began and memories of the EPL go on and on (mcall.com) — Palmerton fans will notice the Blue Bombers sitting at 1-3 in the Colonial League’s West Division while a local legend, Palmerton great Bob Mlkvy, is remembered through his grandson, Northwestern Lehigh standout Mason Bollinger. The story also celebrates 100 years of the old East Penn League, a new book on its history, and current Lehigh Valley boys basketball highlights.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Lehigh Valley seniors create ornaments for 2025 State Capitol tree in Harrisburg (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • How much snow did the Lehigh Valley get? Totals from around the region (centredaily.com)

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Ok Palmerton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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