🌱 How a K-9 team helped catch a suspect in Dickson City

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In today's newsletter:

• How a K-9 team helped catch a suspect in Dickson City
• What massive energy and data projects could mean for Bell Mountain

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• National organization honors Scranton K-9 team after riverbank apprehension (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Scranton police K-9 team was nationally honored after tracking and helping arrest a kidnapping and robbery suspect along the Lackawanna River bank in Dickson City, where the man was found after fleeing with a woman and child. The recognition highlights a serious incident that unfolded partly in town and underscores how regional police work directly affects Dickson City residents' safety.
   

• Archbald to hear more info on power plant, seven data centers this week (thetimes-tribune.com) — Developers will present plans tonight and Wednesday for a large natural gas power plant and multiple data centers in neighboring Archbald, while related companies are also eyeing four data centers and three power plants across Bell Mountain in Dickson City. These projects could significantly affect local noise, traffic, utilities, and the regional landscape, and residents still have chances to weigh in.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Move Your Body w/ Karen – For Every Body! →
  The Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Ave, Scranton
  9:00 am
• Move Your Body w/ Karen - For Every Body! →
  The Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton
  9:00 am
• "Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel" →
  Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave, Dunmore
  10:00 am
• Craft & Chat →
  The Gathering Place, 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit
  10:00 am
• A Journey with Monarch Butterflies with Merriel Oliver →
  The Gathering Place, 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit
  11:00 am
• $1.25 Oysters & 1/2 Price Drafts →
  Cooper's Scranton, 701 N. Washington Ave, Scranton
  5:00 pm
• $1.25 Oysters & 1/2 Price Drafts (Mon - Thurs 5-7) →
  Cooper's Scranton, 701 N. Washington Ave, Scranton
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Picture Day - Day #3
  Mid Valley El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
• 29.99 Seafood Trio Mon to Wed →
  Cooper's Scranton, 701 N. Washington Ave, Scranton
• 29.99 Seafood Trio →
  Cooper's Scranton, 701 N. Washington Ave, Scranton
• Old Forge Cluster →
  Scranton PA
• 29.99 Seafood Trio - Mon to Wed →
  Cooper's Scranton, 701 N. Washington Ave, Scranton
  2:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Clarks Summit

• Pa. Superior Court orders re-sentencing for man charged with scamming Clarks Summit woman (thetimes-tribune.com)
• Diet and exercise are important components in use of weight-loss drugs (thetimes-tribune.com)
• 2026-27 Arts at First Presbyterian concert series opens Oct. 4 (timesleader.com)

Scranton

• Scranton Cultural Center (audacy.com)
• Scranton residents tackle affordability crisis, share solutions (2822news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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