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🌱 Have you checked your cameras for clues to Caleb’s whereabouts?

Morning Hamburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you checked your cameras for clues to Caleb’s whereabouts?
  • Which Hamburg restaurants and stores just flunked — or aced — inspections?
  • How Hamburg softball dominated Tulpehocken to extend its red-hot run

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Missing 14-Year-Old Caleb Carmelo Last Seen in Shoemakersville, Police Seek Help (theunionstar.com) — Police based in Hamburg are urgently searching for 14-year-old Caleb Carmelo, last seen Monday evening near Pine Street in Shoemakersville. Troopers are asking anyone in the Hamburg–Shoemakersville area with tips or relevant camera footage from April 13 to contact the Hamburg barracks or call emergency services immediately.
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• Rodent droppings abound during Berks food safety inspections (readingeagle.com) — Recent state food safety inspections found mostly minor issues at several Hamburg businesses, including J A Buffet, a Pottsville Pike gas station, and Love’s Travel Stop/McDonald’s. Most violations involved cleaning, pest control, or storage problems that were either corrected on-site or will require follow-up, while several other Hamburg locations passed with no violations.
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• Hamburg softball has won 10-of-11 following easy win over Tulpehocken (wfmz.com) — Hamburg High’s softball team continued its hot streak at Hawk Hill, routing Tulpehocken 10-0 in a cross-division Berks County matchup. With strong home runs from Anastasia Smith and Molly Krick and dominant pitching by Ava Epting, Hamburg has now won 10 of its last 11 games.
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šŸ“ø Around Hamburg

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Hamburg

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday April 18
  • Ladies High Tea
    The Journey Cafe, 320 Pine St, Hamburg
    2:00 pm

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šŸ“£ Hamburg Shout Outs!

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • HS- Hawk Hoedown
    Hamburg Area SD Hamburg, PA 19526
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday April 18
  • Flow Arts Workshop
    Go Getter Movement Studioz , Back of Building , 202 S 3rd St 1st Floor , Hamburg
    4:00 pm
  • Wednesday April 22
  • HS- National Honor Society Induction
    Hamburg Area SD Hamburg, PA 19526
    7:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Hamburg. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Hamburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamburg here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Temple

  • Owls striveĀ to play their best tennis in American Conference Championships (temple-news.com)
  • Turner unlocks her best self withĀ herĀ clothing brand (temple-news.com)
  • Two students arrested during demonstration at Board of Trustees meeting (temple-news.com)

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Ok Hamburg! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hamburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hamburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.