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

In today's newsletter:

  • What the liquor citation could mean for Emmaus' Mercantile Club
  • Emmaus resident admits to casting an illegal ballot in 2024
  • How Emmaus football turned a 7-0 hole into a statement win

Also on today's calendar: Estate of Terry Mayer Taxidermy | Online Auction in East Greenville and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 9 Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations (mcall.com) — The Mercantile Club of Emmaus is among nine Lehigh Valley establishments cited in August for alleged liquor law violations, accused of recordkeeping issues over several months. The case now heads to an administrative judge, who could impose fines, training requirements, or even license suspension, while other bars and clubs across Lehigh and Northampton counties face separate allegations.
   

• Emmaus Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in 2024 Election (mychesco.com) — An Emmaus resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally voting in Pennsylvania's 2024 general election despite not being a U.S. citizen. She faces potential prison time, supervised release, and a substantial fine when sentenced in December, following an investigation by federal agencies into her ineligible ballot.
   

• Lehigh Valley high school football roundup: Northampton survives defensive slugfest, Emmaus responds to adversity (mcall.com) — Emmaus High's football team bounced back at home with a 21-7 win over Pocono Mountain East, riding three straight first-half touchdowns and a stingy second-half defense. The Green Hornets, now 2-2, open EPC league play with momentum and head to Nazareth next Friday, while other Lehigh Valley teams also kicked off their conference schedules.
   

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Ok Emmaus! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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