🌱 How could new data centers reshape Archbald and nearby Jessup?

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• How could new data centers reshape Archbald and nearby Jessup?

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

• Archbald to hear more info on power plant, seven data centers this week (thetimes-tribune.com) — Major energy and data center projects near Archbald are moving through key public hearings this week, while a separate developer is planning a large data center in the Jessup section of the Valley View Business Park. Local residents can attend hearings at Valley View High School to question developers about power, water, noise, and safety impacts before Archbald council decides on these closely watched proposals.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• "Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel" →
  Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave, Dunmore
  10:00 am
• Listening Within Meditation →
  The Salted Pixie, 1 Highland Boulevard South Suite 101, Archbald
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Picture Day - Day #3
  Mid Valley El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
• WINGO!!! Wing Night & Breaker Bingo at The Outpost →
  Breaker Brewing Outpost, 192 Wildcat Road, Archbald
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Mid Valley at Lakeland →
  Jermyn PA
  6:00 pm
• Tiles & Taps Mahjong Social Club →
  Breaker Brewing Outpost, 192 Wildcat Road, Archbald
  6:30 pm
• Tiles & Taps Mahjong Social Club at Breaker Brewing Outpost →
  Breaker Brewing Outpost, 192 Wildcat Road, Archbald
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• "Imagine" A John Lennon Tribute Concert →
  The Theater at North, 1539 N Main Ave, Scranton
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Mid Valley vs Scranton →
  Mid Valley High School, 52 Underwood Rd, Throop
  1:00 pm
• Sweet Treats Cookie Festval →
  McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Rd, Scranton
  1:00 pm
• The 335 Live at Bud's Bar & Grill →
  Bud's Bar & Grill, 402 N Main St, Archbald
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Mid Valley vs Western Wayne →
  Mid Valley High School, 52 Underwood Rd, Throop
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Markent Personnel, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - Night Shift in Olyphant. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Archbald. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jessup here.

🗞 Nearby News

Archbald

• Maggie Carter and Connor Kranick (thetimes-tribune.com)
• 2026-27 Arts at First Presbyterian concert series opens Oct. 4 (timesleader.com)
• Letter: Fact-checking Bresnahan's campaign ads (thetimes-tribune.com)

Dunmore

• Dime Bank opening new branch office in Throop (thetimes-tribune.com)
• National organization honors Scranton K-9 team after riverbank apprehension (thetimes-tribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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