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🌱 What investigators decided about the softball coach who is Forty Fort’s mayor

Forty Fort, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Forty Fort! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators decided about the softball coach who is Forty Fort’s mayor
  • How Day of Caring volunteers pitched in at Forty Fort Cemetery

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Investigation clears Wyoming Valley West softball program (citizensvoice.com) — A Title IX investigation has cleared the Wyoming Valley West softball program of wrongdoing, a case closely watched because assistant coach Mary Ann Bottaro also serves as mayor of Forty Fort. District officials said they reviewed records and interviewed witnesses after parents raised concerns about team culture, and they emphasized a continued commitment to safe, supportive athletics.
   

• 500-plus volunteers celebrate 33rd annual United Way of Wyoming Valley Day of Caring (timesleader.com) — Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across Wyoming Valley for United Way’s Day of Caring, including work at Forty Fort Cemetery alongside dozens of other nonprofit sites. Residents from local schools, businesses, and organizations tackled painting, landscaping, cleanup, and prep for events like the Osterhout Library book sale, all aimed at strengthening community services and spaces.
   

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    Thursday June 18
  • Luzerne County Authorities, Boards and Commissions Committee Inter
    Luzerne County Council Meeting Room and via ZOOM - 200 N River Street Wil
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of someone who redoes hardwood floor?
    I ripped out the carpet already. I need someone to sand and stain the area. It is roughly 11 by 3 feet. It includes three stairs. Thank you. (Nextdoor Forty Fort)

🗞 Nearby News

Plains

Luzerne

  • Graffiti cleanup underway in Luzerne County (wnep.com)
  • Outside study recommends restoration of Luzerne County $5 vehicle registration fee, reassessment planning (timesleader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forty Fort

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