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π± How a West Middlesex winner turned 90 seconds into holiday help
And on the West Middlesex Patch calendar - West Middlesex Girls Varsity Basketball @ Farrell

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In today's newsletter:
- How a West Middlesex winner turned 90 seconds into holiday help
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- Thursday: Cloudy, snow showers; colder, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 31, low: 24.
- Saturday: Cold; a little afternoon snow, with a high of 28 and low of 14 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Mercer County Food Bank hosts 'Supermarket Sweep' at Hermitage grocery store (wfmj.com) β A West Middlesex resident, Mark Bazely, turned a fun supermarket sweep in Hermitage into a generous gift for neighbors in need by donating all his winnings back to the Mercer County Food Bank. After winning the food bankβs βBingo Lingoβ event in Sharpsville, he raced through DβOnofrioβs grocery store, then gave every item to support local families facing holiday food insecurity.
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π Events Nearby
- Hoyt for the Holidays: Cookie Exchange
Arts & Education at the Hoyt , 124 E Leasure Ave , New Castle
6:00 pm - Farrell Girls Varsity Basketball @ Kennedy Catholic
Kennedy Catholic Middle/High School , 2120 Shenango Valley Fwy , Hermitage
7:30 pm - GSN Food Pantry
3480 Shenango Valley Fwy , Hermitage
9:00 pm - Holly Jolly Trail
Nova Cellars Winery , 1474 PA-208 , Pulaski
3:00 pm - December Barn Sale 2025
Briar Brook Barn , 330 Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Rd , New Castle
10:00 am - Elizabeth Forward Girls Varsity Basketball @ Kennedy Catholic
Kennedy Catholic Middle/High School , 2120 Shenango Valley Fwy , Hermitage
2:00 pm - Reading Buddies
207 E North St , New Castle
6:00 pm - Reynolds Girls Varsity Basketball @ Kennedy Catholic
Kennedy Catholic Middle/High School , 2120 Shenango Valley Fwy , Hermitage
7:30 pm - UPMC Jameson Place
UPMC Jameson , 1211 Wilmington Ave , New Castle
10:30 am - A Merry Rockinβ Christmas starring Michael Cavanaugh
Orr Auditorium , Westminster Dr , New Wilmington
7:30 pm - A Merry Rockin' Christmas
Westminster College , 319 S Market St , New Wilmington
7:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!β¦ (Nextdoor )
- Ellwood Group posted a job opening for CNC Machinist I in Hermitage. Apply here.
π Nearby News
Farrell
- Selisa D. Lowery, Farrell, PA (wkbn.com)
Hermitage
- Mercer County Food Bank to host Supermarket Sweep (wfmj.com)
- Tails of Hope Earns Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator (businessjournaldaily.com)
- Scheidemantle Auto sells to Mike Kelly Automotive (alliednews.com)
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