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🌱 How a Raider shot putter turned a record throw into major awards

Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Shippensburg University! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Raider shot putter turned a record throw into major awards

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


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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Monday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SHIP U.'s Gian Greggo named 2026 PSAC Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year (fcfreepresspa.com) — Shippensburg University junior thrower Gian Greggo has been named the 2026 PSAC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year after shattering the school shot put record and earning All-America First Team honors. His performance capped a huge awards sweep for Raider men’s track and field, including major honors for sprinters Gabriel Lewis and Ke’Aune Green and Coaching Staff of the Year for Dave Osanitsch’s staff.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shippensburg University

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    Sunday June 14
  • Shippensburg America 250 Parade
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 53 W King St, Shippensburg, PA 17257
    2:00 pm
  • Monday June 15
  • The Thrift Shop and Rummage Sale at Katie’s Place
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Katie's Place-130 S. Penn Street Shippensburg, PA 17257
    4:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 16
  • The Thrift Shop and Rummage Sale at Katie’s Place.
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 130 S. Penn Street Shippensburg, PA 17257
    9:00 am
  • Needle Arts Workshop
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 153 W. Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
    10:30 am
  • Power Hour Networking Lunch - Liberty Grill
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Liberty Grill
    12:00 pm
  • Food Distribution Program
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 130 South Penn Street Shippensburg, PA 17257
    3:30 pm
  • Wednesday June 17
  • Shippensburg Community Chess Club
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Coy Public Library of Shippensburg
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday Night Fun Run - Appalachian Running Company
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce 290 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
    6:00 pm

📣 Shippensburg University Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 13
  • Shippensburg Heritage Day
    Shippensburg History Center, 52 W King St, Shippensburg
    10:00 am
  • Designs Your Own Pen or Keychain with Adventures with Taurus
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Shippensburg PA
    10:00 am
  • Shippensburg Civic Club America 250 Open House
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Widow Pipers Tavern 6 S Queen St, Shippensburg, PA 17257
    10:00 am
  • Shippensburg History Talk - A 1700's View of Shippensburg
    Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce Shippensburg Civic Club 352 E King ST Shippensburg PA 17257
    11:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for (USA) Overnight Stocking Coach, Non-Complex in Shippensburg. Apply here.
  • Ollie's Bargain Outlet posted a job opening for New Store Retail Associate in Shippensburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shippensburg University here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shippensburg

  • Parx Casino® Shippensburg Celebrates 4th Annual College Scholarship Awards Honoring Shippensburg High School Seniors (tristatealert.com)
  • Fresh Blueberries arriving soon in Shippensburg! (shipnc.com)
  • Classic Car Show at Nellie Fox (shipnc.com)

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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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