š± See how Carbondaleās Scholastic Superstar shined among the regionās top seniors
Carbondale, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Carbondale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- See how Carbondaleās Scholastic Superstar shined among the regionās top seniors
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Scholastic Superstars sparkle at Times-Tribune ceremony (thetimes-tribune.com) ā Carbondaleās own Matthew Serkosky was among 25 standout seniors honored as 2026 āScholastic Superstarsā at a Times-Tribune ceremony held Wednesday at Lackawanna College in Scranton. Top students from 15 area high schools were recognized for academics, activities, community service, and future plans, then shared personal stories in a lighthearted Q&A that highlighted their talents and character beyond test scores. 
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šø Around Carbondale
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ā Featured events ā
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Bike/Hike the Trail to Table ā
Frank's Place, 57 Jefferson St, Simpson
9:00 am
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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3827665 - Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs Blue Ridge Middle/High Sc ā
Carbondale Area SD, 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale
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3827494 - Act 80 Day - No School for Students ā
Carbondale Area SD 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407 -
3710441 - Girls Varsity Softball vs Blue Ridge Middle/High School ā
Carbondale Area SD 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
4:30 pm -
3710442 - Boys Varsity Baseball vs Blue Ridge Middle/High School ā
Carbondale Area SD 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
4:30 pm -
3733159 - Girls 7/8th Softball @ Mid Valley High School ā
Carbondale Area SD Mid Valley Secondary Center > HS Softball Field (Carbondale Area
5:00 pm -
3827665 - Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs Blue Ridge Middle/High Sc ā
Carbondale Area SD 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
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3840874 - Parent and Family Wellness Event-Yoga West,LLC ā
Carbondale Area SD 103 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
9:00 am
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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Needlework Afternoon ā
Valley Community Library, 739 River St, Peckville
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Pharoahs of Scranton Cars and Coffee at Novitsky Automotive ā
Novitsky Automotive, 1797 Layton Rd, Scott
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3837064 - Boys Varsity Baseball @ Mountain View Junior/Senior High ā
Mountain View High School > Baseball @HS (Carbondale Area High Sch
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3802853 - Girls 7/8th Softball @ Lakeland Junior/Senior High School ā
Lakeland High School > Softball Diamond (Carbondale Area High Scho
11:00 am
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Entyre posted a job opening for Third Shift Press Operator in Carbondale. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
Archbald
- Two data center hearings set for next week in Archbald (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Officials exploring county's standing to enter data center fight (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Clipboard, May 5, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
Jessup
- Adaptive equipment gives a boost to kids with disabilities (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 6, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Wednesday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 5.6.26 (blogspot.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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