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🌱 How a new Adelphoi program could change Monessen Middle School

Monessen, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Adelphoi program could change Monessen Middle School
  • Monessen-born Betty Jean Gross remembered by family at age 98

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monessen school board to vote on bringing specialized Adelphoi program to middle school (cbsnews.com) — Monessen families are watching closely as the school board weighs a proposal to bring an Adelphoi emotional support program into Monessen Middle School for up to 24 students in grades three through eight. Supporters say it would expand vital mental health services and revenue, while opponents raise safety and transparency concerns. A final vote is still pending, and parents are urged to attend upcoming meetings.
   

• Betty Jean Gross (villages-news.com) — Monessen is noted as the birthplace of Betty Jean Gross, who passed away July 21 at 98 and later built her life in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida. Her family remembers her sharp humor, storytelling, and love of cards, casinos, and sports. A private family service will be held on her wedding anniversary in Florida, where she’ll be laid to rest beside her husband.
   

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  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Belle Vernon. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Charleroi

  • GE Vernova invests $138 million to expand Pennsylvania grid equipment facility, adding 275 manufacturing jobs (energiesmedia.com)
  • 2 more men charged amid investigation into Peters Township "catfishing" and "sextortion" scheme (cbsnews.com)
  • Timothy ‘Milky' Milchovich (monvalleyindependent.com)

Belle Vernon

  • Belle Vernon grad Devin Whitlock bets on himself with transfer to Eastern Illinois (triblive.com)

Monongahela

  • Roadwork on Parkway East set to get underway soon to address flooding at the 'Bathtub' (wtae.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Monessen

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