š± How Spiritās shutdown could ripple through Latrobeās airport and local economy
Latrobe, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Latrobe! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Spiritās shutdown could ripple through Latrobeās airport and local economy
- What Saint Vincentās new business accreditation means for Latrobe students
- Why Steelersā turnover troubles matter before training camp returns to Latrobe
Also on today's calendar: Thirty's Latrobe 6-9 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Spirit's departure puts charter service in jeopardy at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (wpxi.com) ā Latrobeās Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is scrambling after Spirit Airlinesā shutdown led TSA to pull its officers, jeopardizing large-jet casino charter flights and the usefulness of a brand-new $28 million terminal. With TSAās checkpoint closed, a major charter operator is already diverting flights to other airports, raising questions about future service and economic ripple effects for the Latrobe area. 
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ā¢ Saint Vincent College business programs reaccredited by ACBSP (stvincent.edu) ā Saint Vincent College in Latrobe has secured a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation for its business programs from the ACBSP, underscoring the strength and competitiveness of its curriculum. Faculty and advisors spent months compiling evidence and a detailed self-study, helping ensure local studentsā business degrees in fields like accounting, marketing, and management remain well-regarded and continuously improved. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Steelers' Offense Draws Enormous Concern From Former Player After Turnover-Filled Minicamp (yardbarker.com) ā Latrobe will again host Steelers training camp in about six weeks, and former linebacker Arthur Moats says cleaning up the offenseās turnover issues will be a key storyline when the team arrives. After a minicamp filled with drops, tips, and miscommunications, Moats still believes the roster is strong enough for a deep run if execution improves before practices ramp up at Saint Vincent. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Latrobe
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Paddle Boating at Twin Lakes Park (weather permitting) ā
Sixth Ward Playground, 1122 Village Way, Latrobe
6:30 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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School Board Regular Meeting
Baggaley El Sch Senior High School Center for Student Creativity
7:00 pm -
Thirty's Latrobe 6-9 ā
Thirty's Craft Pizza and Beers, 4433 Lincoln Hwy, Latrobe
6:00 pm -
A Taste of the Neighborhood: Pizza, Brews, & More! ā
Latrobe Art Center, 819 Ligonier St, Latrobe
6:00 pm -
Beer & Blooms: Peak Summer Flowers Edition (2026) ā
Unity Brewing, 3862 US-30 #2, Latrobe
6:00 pm -
Next Stop Comedy ā
Unity Brewing, 3862 US-30 #2, Latrobe
8:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
Friday June 19
Wednesday July 1
Friday July 10
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š Events Nearby
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Twin Lakes Free Summer Concert ā
Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
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One Piece Tournament ā
SCG Hobby, Latrobe, Latrobe
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Used Book Sale and Basket Lottery at CML ā
Caldwell Memorial Library, 982 Chestnut St, Derry
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School Board Regular Meeting
Baggaley El Sch Senior High School Center for Student Creativity
7:00 pm -
Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! ā
SCG Hobby, Latrobe, Latrobe
6:00 pm -
Mystery Book Club ā
Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier St, Latrobe
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for caregiving or babysitting position Thursday and Friday mornings .
20 years experience . references available . No agencies Please . I'm looking for a private pay care job, light house cleaning , or needing aā¦ (Nextdoor Pleasant Unity / Charles Houck)
- Bluelinx Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Forklift Operator in Latrobe. Apply here.
- Eat'n Park posted a job opening for Take Out Team Member in Latrobe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Latrobe here.
š Nearby News
Greensburg
- Greensburg plans salute to service at St. Clair Park (triblive.com)
- Family's Firefighting Legacy Finds Permanent Home (savannahherald.com)
- Letter to the editor: Disparity in treatment of priests (triblive.com)
Ligonier
- Vintage Auto Works Replica: 1990 Jaguar XK120 (barnfinds.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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