🌱 Olyphant attorney jailed after judge says he broke tavern ban
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- Olyphant attorney jailed after judge says he broke tavern ban
- See which Olyphant estate just appeared in county court records
- How Olyphant’s EMTs earned honors in the Dickson City hospital fire
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📰 News we're reading
• Bail Revoked for Local Attorney Following Alleged Tavern Visit (audacy.com) — An Olyphant-based attorney is now being held without bail in Lackawanna County Prison after a judge ruled he violated pretrial conditions by allegedly visiting a Jessup tavern. The charges stem from a 2025 incident involving alleged DUI and assault in Dunmore and Throop, and his case will continue through upcoming court proceedings. 
• Lackawanna County Court Notes, October 2, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Lackawanna County’s latest court notes include an estate filing for a resident on West Lackawanna Avenue in Olyphant, naming a local representative. The listing appears alongside recent county marriage licenses and property transactions, offering a snapshot of legal and real estate activity affecting residents across nearby communities.
• First responders earn honors for response to Dickson City hospital fire (thetimes-tribune.com) — Olyphant Ambulance & Rescue Squad is among the agencies being honored for their role in February’s major fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City, where more than 70 patients were safely evacuated. A regional ceremony in Bethlehem on Nov. 5 will recognize the coordinated response of firefighters, EMS crews, and police from across Lackawanna County and beyond.
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🗞 Nearby News
Throop
- Lackawanna County Court Notes, October 3, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
Jessup
- Clipboard, October 3, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Local shops see strong demand as record Halloween spending expected (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Megan Nihdo (pittsburghpanthers.com)
Dunmore
- Dunmore Police Department swears in new chief (2822news.com)
- Art exhibit helps people process grief (2822news.com)
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