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Jermyn, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Jermyn! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Jermyn neighbors just graduated from Penn State Scranton?
  • Which Jermyn resident just appeared in this week’s court filings?
  • How one Jermyn neighbor became a key voice against data centers

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 57, low: 46.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn State Scranton graduates ready for the next chapter (thetimes-tribune.com) — Several Jermyn residents are celebrating new Penn State Scranton degrees, including business graduates Jeffrey Barbiero and Michael Gralinski and nursing graduate Katie Zabrowski. The ceremony at the Scranton Cultural Center honored the Class of 2026, highlighted student marshals, and featured an inspiring keynote focused on leadership, community, and navigating an ever-changing workforce.
   

• Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 13, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Lackawanna County court filing this week lists a Jermyn resident, Catherine Esquilin, among new divorce actions, alongside marriage licenses, property sales, and estate notices from across the county. While most entries involve nearby towns like Jessup, Old Forge, and Scranton, these routine records can matter if you’re tracking local property, estates, or legal changes affecting neighbors.
   

• Gaughan launches anti-data center ad campaign with TV spots, website (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Jermyn resident, Janessa Bednash, is helping lead regional opposition to a wave of proposed data centers in neighboring Archbald and other Lackawanna County communities. She’s featured in a new countywide campaign by Commissioner Bill Gaughan urging residents to get informed, attend hearings, and join grassroots groups like Stop Archbald Data Centers to address concerns over water, air quality, noise, and electricity use.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jermyn

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    Thursday May 14
  • Mayfield Elementary Spring Concert - Mr. Brophy/Mr. Kear
    Lakeland SD HS Auditorium
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday May 20
  • Regular Business Board Meeting
    Lakeland SD HS Auditorium
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Trispoke Managed Services Pvt Ltd posted a job opening for Material handler (Packer) in Archbald. Apply here.
  • Gentex Corp posted a job opening for Manufacturing Operator - Weekend 1st ($19.00 - $23.00 Depending on Experience) in Carbondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jermyn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Archbald

  • Project Green Mountain data center hearing in Archbald focuses on generators, traffic (thetimes-tribune.com)
  • Data center developer to seeks approval for three Dickson City power plants (thetimes-tribune.com)

Carbondale

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jermyn

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