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Old Forge, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Old Forge! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See who bought the Milwaukee Avenue home in Old Forge.
- How far did that Northeast fireball reach? All the way to Old Forge.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 2, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Milwaukee Avenue property in Old Forge just changed hands for $314,000, according to the latest Lackawanna County court filings. The report also lists several other property deals, new marriage licenses, divorce filings, a federal tax lien, and an estate opening from around the county. 
• Planets of Star Wars – The Harris County Journal (harriscountyjournal.com) — Old Forge was the westernmost point where a bright fireball was spotted during a recent meteor event visible across several Northeast states. The story pairs that real-world sighting with a quick tour of fictional Star Wars planets and offers tips and resources for families interested in stargazing together.
📸 Around Old Forge
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Upcoming Events in
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School Board Work Session
Riverside SD Moosic, PA 18507
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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11:30am Dismissal
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
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6th Grade Glow Dance
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
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Tuscan Villa $44 -3 Hour Public Event →
Art n' Vino, 350 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston
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School Board Work Session
Riverside SD Moosic, PA 18507
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Trivia Night →
Susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S Main St, Pittston
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6th Grade Walk Through
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
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Luzerne County Real Estate Committee Meeting →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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Luzerne County Act 13 Committee Meeting →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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NAMI Family-to-Family →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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CHEERS TO CHANGING FUTURES: JA Happy Hour Celebration →
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Jonathans Restaurant and Deck Bar 31 Lakeside Drive Harveys Lake
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Luzerne County Council Public Hearing (Anti Discrimination) 530 →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Baskin-Robbins posted a job opening for Crew Member in Old Forge. Apply here.
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Frozen Foods Clerk in Moosic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Forge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Moosic
- Dig it: Excavation underway for gasoline tanks at site of Wawa in Scranton (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 3, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
- SWB Game Notes - June 2, 2026 (oursportscentral.com)
Taylor
- Is your cautious retirement spending doing more harm than good? (thetimes-tribune.com)
Scranton
- Toyota of Scranton celebrates Community Day (2822news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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