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Good morning Plum! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Plum's 'weekend warrior' EMT has quietly served for 21 years
  • Can Plum's undefeated Mustangs stay perfect in Friday's home showdown?

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plum EMS's 'weekend warrior' celebrates 21 years of service (triblive.com) — A longtime Plum EMS responder is being honored for 21 years of weekend service to local residents, including responding to emergencies at Plum High School's Mustang Stadium. Brian Turpin, a Plum native who now trains new EMTs, balances a full-time job with U.S. Steel while remaining a steady, familiar presence for neighbors during their worst moments. His colleagues say the recent Star of Life Award reflects his compassion and skill.
   

• A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2026 Week 6 (triblive.com) — Plum football fans can look forward to an undefeated Mustangs squad hosting Armstrong at Mustangs Stadium on Friday night, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Plum's high-powered offense, led by WPIAL passing leader John Nonnenberg and top receiver Semaj Robinson, returns home after a dramatic one-point win over Kiski Area and aims to stay perfect in conference play.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum

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    Thursday October 1
  • HS- Homecoming Bonfire
    Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • HS- Homecoming Game
    Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • HS- Homecoming Dance
    Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Rd, Pittsburgh
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • MS- Musical
    Plum Middle School, 440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh
    7:00 pm
    • Monday October 12
  • PE- Book Fair
    Pivik Elementary School, 151 School Rd, Pittsburgh
    8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Oakmont

  • Pa. man accused of shooting friend in the face with a crossbow (pennlive.com)
  • Editorial: Is Pittsburgh Mills' rocky road smooth sailing now? (triblive.com)
  • Salisbury to host fourth annual Nonprofit Symposium on Oct. 15 (pahouse.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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