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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Newport Township neighbors packed a Nanticoke park over data centers
  • Which Nanticoke resident appears in this week's Luzerne estate filings?
  • How did Nanticoke Area teams fare in Monday's conference action?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newport residents hold meeting on proposed data centers (citizensvoice.com) — Newport Township residents packed West Side Park in Nanticoke to organize opposition to a proposal for three gas plants and 15 data centers nearby, raising questions about power use and neighborhood impacts. Speakers urged residents to stay engaged before the Oct. 5 commissioners meeting, where they hope to press for clearer answers on the fast-moving project.
   

2. Luzerne County court notes: Estates 9/29/26 (citizensvoice.com) — Luzerne County's latest estate filings include one for a resident of Lawrence Street in Nanticoke, alongside dozens of other probate cases from around the region. If you have ties to local families or are tracking estate matters, this roundup offers a quick way to see who has recently entered the county's estate process.
   

3. HS ROUNDUP: Wyoming Seminary wins field hockey battle with Wyoming Area (citizensvoice.com) — Nanticoke Area athletes were in the thick of Monday's Wyoming Valley Conference action, with the girls soccer team battling Holy Redeemer to a scoreless draw behind 15 combined saves and the volleyball squad falling in three sets at Hazleton Area. The roundup also highlights how other conference rivals are shaping up around Luzerne County this season.
   

4. Students absorb 240 years of Luzerne County history (timesleader.com) — A Nanticoke mother and her daughter were among hundreds of students experiencing Luzerne County's 240th anniversary celebration at the F.M. Kirby Center, where music, dance, and historic images brought local history to life. Organizers highlighted all 76 municipalities, aiming to replace stereotypes with pride in the county's landscapes, culture, and contributions to Pennsylvania and beyond.
   

5. Luzerne County's recent delinquent tax auction hits another record sales high (timesleader.com) — Luzerne County's latest delinquent tax auction brought in a record $4.68 million as 143 properties changed hands, including some in Nanticoke. The sale ensures back taxes are repaid to local governments and schools, while hundreds of remaining parcels will move to a future judicial sale where liens are cleared. Locals can monitor upcoming auctions online if they're eyeing investment opportunities.
   

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