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🌱 Schuylkill Haven man killed in late-night Route 61 e-bike crash

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Schuylkill Haven! 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:

  • Schuylkill Haven man killed in late-night Route 61 e-bike crash
  • How far can Schuylkill Haven softball go after its breakout year?

Today's riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• E-bike operator killed after being hit by tractor-trailer on Route 61 (republicanherald.com) — A 45-year-old Schuylkill Haven man riding an e-bike was killed late Thursday night when a northbound tractor-trailer struck him from behind on Route 61 in North Manheim Township. Authorities identified him as Michael Shaffer, who later died at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, while the truck driver was uninjured. The story also highlights growing e-bike use and offers detailed safety tips for local riders.
   

• H.S. SOFTBALL: Pine Grove just the latest form of Schuylkill League dominance (centredaily.com) — Schuylkill Haven’s young softball squad is coming off an impressive 18-8 season, a District 11 title, and a PIAA appearance, with most key hitters and ace pitcher Allison Scherer returning. The piece celebrates Pine Grove’s back-to-back state titles and shows how Schuylkill League programs, including Blue Mountain, North Schuylkill, Tri-Valley, and others, have turned championships into an expectation. Local fans can already look ahead to a stacked 2027 season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meowtain. (Thank you Michelle M. for sending it in!)
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