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Hey there, Olyphant! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Olyphant pierogi sale or Third Thursday will you hit first?
  • Olyphant lawyer jailed after judge revokes bail in DUI, assault case.
  • See who just bought and sold property in Olyphant.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Community Calendar 10/1/26 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Olyphant residents can grab fresh pierogies at All Saints Orthodox and St. Nicholas Orthodox churches, and enjoy Third Thursdays downtown with special retail and restaurant promotions. The wider community calendar also lists nearby dinners, festivals, walks, and fundraisers throughout October and November, giving you plenty of options to eat, volunteer, and get involved close to home.
   

• Bail revoked in case of lawyer Pisanchyn, who faces DUI, assault charges (thetimes-tribune.com) — An Olyphant attorney is jailed after a judge revoked his bail in a case involving alleged DUI and assault charges tied to a February altercation that began in a Dunmore bar. Police say he appeared intoxicated when later found in his SUV in Throop, while his lawyer maintains he acted in self-defense and is being unfairly targeted for financial gain.
   

• Lackawanna County Court Notes, October 1, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Recent Lackawanna County court filings include two notable property sales in Olyphant, detailing new owners and sale prices on Lynch Street and Grant Street. The roundup also lists local marriages, divorces, lawsuits, and estate openings, offering a snapshot of legal and real estate activity that may involve your neighbors or neighborhood streets.
   

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    Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fastenal posted a job opening for Inventory Control in Jessup. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I-2 in Archbald. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olyphant here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jessup

Dunmore

  • HS SOCCER: Abington Heights boys hand Wallenpaupack first league loss (thetimes-tribune.com)
  • Financial Review: Heritage Commerce (NASDAQ:HTBK) and Fidelity D&D Bancorp (NASDAQ:FDBC) (defenseworld.net)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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