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Morning Easton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this major acquisition could mean for Easton's power-equipment jobs
  • Can Easton extend its 14-game streak against Northampton Friday night?
  • How new drone training could boost Easton's emergency response capabilities

Also on today's calendar: October 13th Fatima Celebration with His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Integrated Power Services Acquires Belyea Company (pulse2.com) — A long-established Easton company, Belyea, has been acquired by Integrated Power Services, but will keep its local facility and leadership in place. The deal connects Belyea's 150,000‑square‑foot Easton operation and high‑voltage equipment inventory to IPS's national network, potentially bringing more investment, jobs, and technical work into the city while expanding services for utilities and industrial customers.
   

• Lehigh Valley high school football: Week 7 EPC predictions and a look at a matchup of PIAA powers in Easton (mcall.com) — Easton football fans have a big Week 7 matchup as the Red Rovers host Northampton in a key District 11 Class 6A race, with Easton riding a 14‑game series win streak. The article also previews other Eastern Pennsylvania Conference games and highlights a high‑profile St. Joe's Prep–La Salle showdown at Lafayette's Fisher Stadium that should draw plenty of local interest.
   

• WarrenUAS Hosts Second Tactical Drone Training Course for Regional First Responders (dronelife.com) — Easton's water rescue team recently joined other regional departments for advanced tactical drone training at Warren County Community College, sharpening skills for search‑and‑rescue and hazardous situations. A follow‑up course on November 21 will focus on team leadership and mission planning, helping local first responders use drones more safely and effectively in emergencies across the Lehigh Valley and nearby New Jersey communities.
   

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Ok Easton! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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