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- See which Olyphant resident just closed a $457,000 home deal.
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📰 News we're reading
• Lackawanna County Court Notes, September 29, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Lackawanna County's latest court notes include a property sale involving an Olyphant buyer purchasing a home in Archbald for $457,000, alongside other real estate deals. The report also lists new marriage licenses, divorce filings, and estate openings that may involve your neighbors and local families. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "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 - 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 - 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 - "Imagine" A John Lennon Tribute Concert →
The Theater at North, 1539 N Main Ave, Scranton
7:00 pm - 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 - Mid Valley vs Western Wayne →
Mid Valley High School, 52 Underwood Rd, Throop
6:00 pm - Valley View Middle School YES! Day 2026 →
Valley View Middle School, 1 Columbus Dr, Archbald
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McBride Executive Search and Selection 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 Olyphant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Throop
- Dime Bank opening new branch office in Throop (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Mid Valley Soccer to unite community for Coaches vs. Cancer 'Rally in the Valley' (thetimes-tribune.com)
Dunmore
- HS FOOTBALL: Dunmore rolls past Susquehanna behind Yannone, Burke (thetimes-tribune.com)
- National organization honors Scranton K-9 team after riverbank apprehension (thetimes-tribune.com)
Ok Olyphant! 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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