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🌱 Why a high-profile ICE release put Philipsburg in the spotlight
Also check out Preschool Storytime – Holt Memorial Library on the Philipsburg Patch calendar

Good day Philipsburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a high-profile ICE release put Philipsburg in the spotlight
Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Day: White-tailed Deer.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 31 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 41, low: 27.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kilmar Abrego Garcia Emerges From Detention, Vowing To ‘Fight' Trump Admin (domigood.com) — An immigrant detainee was recently released from ICE custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, drawing national attention to the local facility. His case has sparked sharp criticism of a federal judge from Homeland Security officials and renewed debate over the Trump administration’s immigration policies, with his lawyers vowing to challenge the government’s actions in court.
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📸 Around Philipsburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Philipsburg
★ Featured events ★
- Preschool Storytime – Holt Memorial Library
Holt Memorial Library, 17 N Front St, Philipsburg
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Homeschool Day: White-tailed Deer
Black Moshannon State Park , 4216 Beaver Rd , Philipsburg
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
📣 Philipsburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Taco Tuesday & Trivia Night at Osceola House
The Osceola House , 228 Curtin St , Osceola Mills
7:00 pm - Christmas Drive Through (Thurs)
The Farm (Rustic Ridge Farm) , 5193 Morgan Run Rd , West Decatur
6:30 pm - Bishop Carroll Boys Varsity Basketball @ Philipsburg-Osceola
Philipsburg Osceola Senior High School , 502 Philips St , Philipsburg
7:30 pm - Natural Ornaments
Black Moshannon State Park , 4216 Beaver Rd , Philipsburg
1:00 pm - Ursids Meteor Shower Watch
Black Moshannon State Park , 4216 Beaver Rd , Philipsburg
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Philipsburg. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Philipsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philipsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clearfield
- Two cemeteries honor veterans through wreath program (wtaj.com)
- United Way Receives Donation (gantnews.com)
- Borough council votes on date to dissolve police department, agrees on tax hike (wtaj.com)
State College
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-- The Patch AM Team
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