No. 2,846Price: 1 Glimmer
The Glimmer Gazette, Newspaper
Friday, October 16, 2026 · All the news that fits, and some that doesn't
Edited by Inkwhisker · Back issues
Town news
fishie Reaches Level 7, Tallest Glimling In Town (In Spirit)
GlimmerJenn's Glubble now tops the level chart. Rivals are advised to start training, or at least to stretch. More »
Town news
Sand Still Settling As fishie Reaches 43 Wins
The Brawl Bowl snack bar has named a sandwich after fishie. It is large and very crunchy. More »
Probably true
Gourdlight Begins: Every Lamp Lit, Every Gourd Carved
Lamplighter Wicklow carried the first flame out of Gloomhollow at sunset. By midnight 6 gourds were glowing, and Fluffernutter had hugged one and needed a cold cloth.
Gazette photo
Slat Out For A Stroll In Saffron Dunes
We caught Slat in Saffron Dunes yesterday. It asked us to wait for its good side, then turned around twice looking for it.
Slat, Tickerwhirl, owned by wale · Saffron Dunes
Daily Darlings
Bellissimo
owned by Tonypie
fishie
owned by GlimmerJenn
Probably true
Goldie_Locks Politely Argues With A Kite Stuck In A Tree
"There is still glitter in my ears," said Nocturnus, and went for a little lie down.
New at the cottage
Just in at Second Chance Cottage: Fennelberry the Denim Darnling. Bring a snack and a quiet voice.
Starfall carts due
- Gloomhollow Apothecary, around 3 AM
- Thimble & Thread, around 3 AM
- The Tinker's Cabinet, around 11 AM
- Whisperwood Library, around 4 PM
- The Tinker's Cabinet, around 6 PM
- Thimble & Thread, around 6 PM
- Prism & Pigment, around 10 PM
Town news
Around town
- GlimmerJenn took bronze in Gloom Bulb Dig: 568.
- 15 town regulars put things under domes at the Starlight Auction.
Building works
- The Glimshard Lighthouse is fully funded. Builders start work in Cogwhistle tomorrow.
- The Gloomhollow Lantern Row is fully funded. Builders start work in Gloomhollow tomorrow.
Delivery carts
Pocket Pals at Twisty Tam's
Nobody has the whole set yet. Will it be you? One free twist a day on the Cogwhistle quay. One in 20 comes out shiny.
Gem hunters' corner: Today's glimmerstone trail starts somewhere that smells like this: "Warm fur and many small snores." Take your Glimling there and follow its nose.
Today's poll
A Trumpaloo has a knot in its trunk. What is it for?
The Funnies: “Scary Story”
Mortimer: Want a scary Gourdlight story?
Biscuit: Yes. The scariest one you know!
Mortimer: Once upon a time, nobody wound you.
Weather around Glimmeria
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Glimmer Square Cloudy, mildly dramatic
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Whisperwood Foggy, with drifting lantern light
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Cloudhaven Snow, but the warm kind
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Frostpeak Hot enough to cook a flapjack on the pavement
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Saffron Dunes Gloomy (in a cozy way)
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Gloomhollow Gourdlight glow, with a chance of owls
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Mossmire Light custard drizzle
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Cogwhistle Hot enough to cook a flapjack on the pavement