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🌱 Apollo family remembers the life and warmth of Karen Walker.

And check out GCCHS Girls Varsity Soccer @ Apollo Ridge on the Apollo Patch calendar

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Greetings Apollo! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Apollo family remembers the life and warmth of Karen Walker.

Also on today's calendar: Springdale Girls JV Volleyball @ Apollo Ridge and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 61, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apollo, PA: Karen L. Walker, 82, Passes Away; Community and Family Remember Her Kindness (theunionstar.com) — An 82-year-old Apollo resident, Karen Louise Walker, has passed away, and her family is holding private services in her honor. Born in Pittsburgh and long rooted in Apollo, she was remembered for her caregiving work, love of simple pleasures, devotion to the Steelers and Pirates, and deep affection for her children, grandchildren, and close friends across Apollo and nearby towns.
   

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  • ATI Metals - Allegheny Technologies Incorporated posted a job opening for Security Guard/EMT in Vandergrift. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Superload is second of dozens to make trek across Western Pennsylvania to data center site (wtae.com)

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  • Aden Shay, Logan Schlobohm lead another explosive Slippery Rock football win: Roundup (butlereagle.com)

New Kensington

  • The Stroller, Sept. 20, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com)
  • Sanctuary Boxing Club finds new home in Allegheny Township (triblive.com)
  • Forbidden announce lineup changes for U.S. tour (nextmosh.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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