🌱 How an overnight crash involved an Old Forge police vehicle
Old Forge, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Old Forge! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How an overnight crash involved an Old Forge police vehicle
- See which Old Forge properties just changed hands in county records
- See which Old Forge neighbors just graduated from Penn State Scranton
Also on today's calendar: The Petite Dancer: Strawberry Shortcake & Celebrate Good Times! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, temps: high: 58, low: 46.
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A wanted Scranton man hits Old Forge police vehicle, authorities say (thetimes-tribune.com) — Old Forge police officers were rear-ended by an allegedly impaired driver while stopped at a red light on their way to the county processing center, though no one was hurt. State police say the Scranton man refused to identify himself, showed signs of intoxication, and was later found to have an outstanding warrant. He remains jailed with a hearing set for May 21. 
• Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 13, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Recent Lackawanna County court filings show several property sales involving Old Forge, including four parcels sold to an investment group and a Milwaukee Avenue home changing hands. The records also list marriages, divorces, and estate filings from around the county. These updates can help residents track neighborhood ownership changes and legal milestones affecting local families.
• Penn State Scranton graduates ready for the next chapter (thetimes-tribune.com) — Old Forge residents are among Penn State Scranton’s newest graduates, with locals like Cory Stuart, Olivia Osborne, and Tenisha Bell earning degrees in business, nursing, and more. The ceremony at the Scranton Cultural Center highlighted student achievements, honors, and marshals from across Northeast Pennsylvania as the Class of 2026 moves on to careers and further study.
📸 Around Old Forge
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★ Featured events ★
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Riverside Varsity Baseball @ Old Forge →
Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
4:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Baseball - Varsity - Boys
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
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Softball - Varsity - Girls
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
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The Petite Dancer: Strawberry Shortcake & Celebrate Good Times! →
Romar Dance Studio, 201 Sussex St, Old Forge
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Ballet Danse: Wicked & Timeless! →
Romar Dance Studio, 201 Sussex St, Old Forge
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Waterhsed @ Susquehanna River
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
8:00 am -
School Board Meeting
Riverside SD Moosic, PA 18507
7:00 pm -
"Run for the Pizza 5K and 1 mi Walk" →
Old Forge High School Veterans Memorial Stadium, 301 1st St, Old Forge
9:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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11:30am Dismissal / Teacher In Service
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
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The Trust Shift: How Great Leaders Build High-Performing →
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce 84 W. South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701 Wilkes University, Henry Student Center, Second Floor.
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Salem Township Residential Electronics Recycling Event →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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NEW K Open House
Dunmore El Ctr D.E.C.
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Elemy posted a job opening for Server - Montage Starting at $2.83/hour + Tips in Moosic. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Scranton
- Special Mass in Scranton Honors Mothers by Choice on Mother's Day (wnep.com)
- Zakk Wylde Announces Berzerkus Festival 2026 Featuring Lamb Of God As Headliners (rttnews.com)
- Scranton to test Lackawanna River flood protection levee wall gates, sirens (thetimes-tribune.com)
Ok Old Forge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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