🌱 How a $2 million EMS project could reshape Philipsburg’s emergency response
What's up Philipsburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $2 million EMS project could reshape Philipsburg’s emergency response
- Will this massive solar project really pay off for Philipsburg schools?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 40 and low of 23 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 35.
- Friday: Rain and snow showers, with a high of 42 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• MVEMS awarded over $2 million for new ambulance station, training center (theprogressnews.com) — Moshannon Valley EMS of Philipsburg has secured over $2 million in federal funding to build a new ambulance station and training center at the former Philipsburg Hospital site in Rush Township. The modern facility will consolidate EMS operations, expand training for regional first responders, and offer community meeting space, with construction expected to begin in spring 2026. 
• Controversial Rush Township solar project moves forward, numbers questioned (wtaj.com) — A large solar array proposed in Rush Township near Philipsburg is moving ahead after supervisors approved a conditional use permit, despite ongoing concerns about pollution and transparency. Supporters tout millions in projected revenue for the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, while critics question the financial claims and argue it won’t fix longstanding water contamination issues.
📸 Around Philipsburg
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime – Holt Memorial Library
Holt Memorial Library , 17 N Front St , Philipsburg
10:30 am -
Girls' JuniorHigh A&B, JV/ Varsity B'ball vs Penns Valley
Clearfield Area SD , 2831 Washington Ave , Clearfield
5:00 pm -
Boys' & Girls' Varsity Swimming & Diving vs Central Cambria
Clearfield Area SD , 2831 Washington Ave , Clearfield
6:00 pm -
Boys' JV/ Varsity B'Ball
Clearfield Area SD , 645 S Columbia Ave , Somerset
6:00 pm -
Board of Commissioners Meeting/Salary Board
Centre County, PA Calendar
10:00 am -
Story Games: A Tabletop Roleplaying Club
Tyrone Snyder Public Library , 1000 Penna Ave , Tyrone
5:00 pm -
Boys Junior High & Varsity Wrestling vs St. Mary's
Clearfield Area SD , 2831 Washington Ave , Clearfield
6:30 pm -
Christmas Drive Through (Thurs)
The Farm (Rustic Ridge Farm) , 5193 Morgan Run Rd , West Decatur
6:30 pm -
Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting
Centre County, PA Calendar
7:30 pm -
Bitty Builders
Tyrone Snyder Public Library , 1000 Penna Ave , Tyrone
10:30 am -
Boys & Girls' Varsity Swimming & Diving
Clearfield Area SD , 645 S Columbia Ave , Somerset
5:15 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Baker in Philipsburg. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Philipsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philipsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clearfield
- PA DEP awards $360K to Clearfield Co. to enhance watersheds, sustainable farming practices (wjactv.com)
- Clearfield County judge approves pricinct changes (wtaj.com)
- Clearfield Wholesale Paper announces annual fundraising programs (wtaj.com)
State College
- State College man sentenced to decades in prison for creating child pornography (wtaj.com)
Ok Philipsburg! 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. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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