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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Jim Thorpe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much could Jim Thorpe school taxes rise under next year’s budget?
- Which Jim Thorpe grad is presenting research on college athletes’ stress?
- Which Jim Thorpe senior earned the first Ron Hydro athlete award?
Also on today's calendar: MORE THAN JUST THE HITS IN 2026 and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• JTASD faces deficit, max tax hike (tnonline.com) — Jim Thorpe Area School District is weighing a 4.1% property tax increase for 2026-27 while still relying on reserves to cover a nearly $2.9 million deficit. Officials warn that years of flat taxes, rising costs, and shrinking aid have drained fund balances, and the board is expected to vote on the final budget at Wednesday’s 7 p.m. meeting. 
• Lebanon Valley College News (tnonline.com) — A Jim Thorpe native, Gabrielle Cinicola, is representing the community at Lebanon Valley College’s Inquiry Symposium by presenting research on stress and performance in Division III athletes. The Jim Thorpe Area High School graduate is pursuing an exercise science degree alongside other regional students showcasing diverse projects.
• Carbon Foundation announces Ron Hydro athlete award fund (tnonline.com) — A new endowed scholarship will provide $500 each year to a Jim Thorpe Area High School boys basketball starter who’s active in community service, honoring longtime resident and alumnus Ron Hydro. The first award went to senior Caiden Hodor, recognized at JTAHS Senior Awards Night, with the Carbon County Community Foundation managing the fund for future Jim Thorpe scholar-athletes.
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🗞 Nearby News
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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