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In today's newsletter:

  • How Minersville seniors can get free farm produce vouchers
  • Minersville students shine on Commonwealth University’s Spring Dean’s List
  • See which Minersville athletes earned Athlete of the Week honors

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fresh produce available for eligible seniors (republicanherald.com) — Minersville seniors can pick up free farm market produce vouchers on June 23 at Zion Lutheran Church, Fourth and Lewis streets, as part of a countywide program for low-income residents 60 and older. The column also highlights other Schuylkill County distribution sites and invites volunteers to support local homeless services and community events.
   

• Schuylkill County Students Named to Commonwealth University Spring 2026 Dean's List (skooknews.com) — Minersville students earned spots on Commonwealth University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List, joining more than 2,400 high achievers across the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses. The announcement highlights strong academic performance from communities throughout Schuylkill County, with Minersville students among those recognized for GPAs of 3.5 or higher.
   

• Republican Herald honors 2025-26 Athletes of the Week (centredaily.com) — Minersville athletes were well represented at the Republican Herald’s 2025-26 Athlete of the Week awards, with several Minersville standouts recognized among 43 top performers from across Schuylkill County. The ceremony at Penn State Schuylkill celebrated district and state champions and highlighted the hard work and achievements of local high school sports programs.
   

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