🌱 How Old Forge’s showdown at Lackawanna Trail could reshape playoffs

Greetings Old Forge! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Old Forge's showdown at Lackawanna Trail could reshape playoffs

Also on today's calendar: Montrose Varsity Football @ Old Forge and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 79, low: 47.
• Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HS FOOTBALL NOTES: North Pocono's West becomes program's career receptions leader (thetimes-tribune.com) — Old Forge football fans can track exactly where the Blue Devils stand in the Class 1A playoff race, with the team still trailing Lackawanna Trail but ahead of Nativity BVM. The notes also spotlight Old Forge coach Michael Schuback's career win total and quarterback and receiver stats, while breaking down playoff pictures and leaders across every Lackawanna Football Conference division.
   

📸 Around Old Forge

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Old Forge

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Riverside Boys Varsity Soccer @ Old Forge →
  Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
  4:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Friday October 9
• Montrose Varsity Football @ Old Forge →
  Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Elk Lake at Old Forge →
  300 Marion St, Old Forge
  4:15 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Wallenpaupack Area Girls Varsity Soccer @ Old Forge →
  Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
  4:15 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Montrose Boys Varsity Soccer @ Old Forge →
  Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Old Forge Girls Varsity Soccer @ Western Wayne →
  Western Wayne High School, 1970 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel
  6:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Holy Cross Varsity Football @ Old Forge →
  Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
  7:00 pm

📣 Old Forge Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Move Your Body w/ Karen – For Every Body! →
  The Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Ave, Scranton
  9:00 am
• Paradise by Zach Horn →
  Scranton PA
  10:00 am
• The Lights Above: The Astro-Photography of Sean Parker →
  Scranton PA
  11:00 am
• The Office Exhibition →
  Scranton PA
  11:00 am
• Wyoming Seminary College Prep at Wyoming Area →
  20 Memorial St, Exeter
  4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Old Forge. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (04883) - 405 S Main St in Old Forge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Forge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Moosic

• Letter: Bresnahan ads full of falsehoods (thetimes-tribune.com)

Taylor

• Clipboard, September 29, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)

Pittston

• 7 Shows to Hear This October on WVIA Radio (wvia.org)
• Best Bets: 5 Things to Do, September 30, 2026 (citizensvoice.com)
• 3 charged in West Pittston social media robbery (citizensvoice.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook