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Hi Dunmore! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Dunmore's new police chief brings from 27 years in Scranton
  • Which Dunmore couples and cases appeared in this week's court filings?
  • How did Dunmore's Lady Bucks fare against Western Wayne's record-setting duo?

Also on today's calendar: Parke County Covered Bridge Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dunmore Police Department swears in new chief (2822news.com) — Dunmore has a new police chief, as longtime Scranton officer Martin Monahan was sworn in at the borough building, formally beginning his leadership of the Dunmore Police Department. Monahan, whose grandfather once served as Dunmore's chief, marked the moment by wearing his grandfather's badge, underscoring a family tradition of local service.
   

• Lackawanna County Court Notes, October 1, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Several Dunmore residents appear in this week's Lackawanna County court notes, including couples receiving marriage licenses and parties involved in car-accident lawsuits tied to O'Neill Highway and Monroe Avenue in Dunmore. The report also lists regional property sales, divorces, and new estate filings, offering a snapshot of recent legal and real estate activity around the county.
   

• GIRLS SOCCER: Western Wayne's Chearney, Lazorchak reach milestones (thetimes-tribune.com) — Dunmore's girls soccer team fell 10–2 to Western Wayne, despite goals from Amelia Joseph and Paige Ancherani, in a Division II matchup where Western Wayne stars hit major career scoring milestones. The roundup also highlights other Lackawanna League girls soccer results, giving Dunmore fans context on how their Lady Bucks stack up across the region this season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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