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Tri-County Independent

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Commercial lot on Route 6 in Waymart sold for $85,000

REMAX Wayne, of Honesdale, posted on its Facebook page Nov. 5 that the real estate company has sold a wooded lot fronting Route 6 in Waymart for $85,000. The plans for the commercial property have not yet been made known. The 2.38-acre parcel is on the south side of Route 6, sandwiched between DG Market, previously known as Dollar General (670 Roosevelt Highway, Waymart), and the former Hayes Market (686 Roosevelt Highway, Waymart). The lot bends around behind the DG Market parcel. The newly sold lot is zoned for general commercial development. Paul Meagher, sales associate and owner of REMAX Wayne, replied to an inquiry from the Tri-County Independent, “The buyer for that property in Waymart was Robert Grimm and I have no idea what he is going to do with it.” REMAX Wayne broker and owner Tim Meagher closed the transaction for the property. More Wayne County real estate: Former Poconos home of Cove Haven Resorts founder up for sale Wayne County Tax Assessment Office records show that the parcel’s most recent owner is Regina L. Lesak. A mailing address in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, is listed. The lot’s ownership was last transferred in 1987. The lot has been

Waymart, PA · 18h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Scranton Inventory Grows While Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Scranton buyers found more listings to choose from, but prices edged up and well-priced homes moved off the market quickly.

Scranton, PA · 1d

WIVT News 34

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Broome County Toys for Tots now in Vestal

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Toys for Tots location has changed from its previous Johnson City spot. Its new location is now 150 Vestal Parkway West, home of the former Big Lots. It will be open for donations from 9 a.m. to noon, then 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 5-8 […]

Broome County, NY · 2d

WNBF News Radio 1290 AM & 92.1 FM

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Vestal Spirit Halloween Popup Shop Shifting From Boo! to Ho! Ho! Ho!

The seasonal store that opened in August closed a few days ago but the spot is being prepared for a new use.

Vestal, NY · 1d

WIVT News 34

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DOT announces completion of bridge approach slabs

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State Department of Transportation announces the completion of new approach slabs to strengthen bridges along State Route 17. The project replaced old approach slabs with new ones across four bridges in the Towns of Union and Vestal. The new slabs are located on eastbound and westbound bridges over […]

Broome County, NY · 2d

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Abandoned Pa. rail corridor gets new life as trail with scenic 400-foot bridge to cross

A former railroad corridor that once carried coal trains through northeastern Pennsylvania has been transformed into a recreational trail more than four decades after public money was first committed to preserving the property. The new North Pocono Trail follows 3.2 miles of the former Erie and Wyoming Railroad corridor between...

Lackawanna County, PA · 18h

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Former Lackawanna College President presented with award in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The University of Scranton presented Colonel Mark Volk with the David Wenzel Award for Public Service. Volk is a double alumnus of the university and the former president of Lackawanna College. Colonel Volk had a career spanning more than 25 years serving in the Army. The...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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PASNAP union members call on Geisinger to pay its Scranton employees fair, competitive wages

Despite the rain and biting wind, union members from Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton rallied Thursday for higher wages and what they called fair treatment from their employer. Members of Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, or PASNAP, affiliated unions at GCMC called on Geisinger to bring...

Scranton, PA · 6h

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Lady Royals start season with new coach

Six short months ago the University of Scranton lost in the national championship game for their only loss of the season. On Monday night the Lady Royals took the court for a brand new year, with a brand new coach after Ben O’Brien left for Lafayette. Former Scranton assistant...

Scranton, PA · 1d

WOLF

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Community remembers Ambrose Cerene, the only soldier from Olyphant killed in Vietnam

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1967, Ambrose Cerene was killed by a sniper in his third tour in Vietnam. And out of the roughly 60,000 people that died in the conflict, he was the only one from Olyphant. And now, roughly 6 decades later, the Olyphant community gathered to make sure he would never be forgotten.

Olyphant, PA · 1d

WIVT News 34

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New law waives BC property tax for disabled Vets

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County is looking to make life a little easier for veterans who became disabled due to their service. County Executive Jason Garnar held a signing ceremony this morning at the Veterans Resource Center in Binghamton for legislation that provides a tax break to disabled veterans. The new law waives […]

Broome County, NY · 2d

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Facing ‘space crisis,’ Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building

The Scranton School District wants to buy the former Penn Foster building — and is prepared to take it by eminent domain if necessary. Scranton school directors voted 7-2 Monday night to allow the district to use legal power to purchase the property for $2.2 million, its appraised value.

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Coffee Inclusive Opens Second Scranton Café, Giving Disabled Workers a New Home

Coffee Inclusive has opened its second café, this one tucked inside UNC's CEDAR Center at 526 Cedar Avenue in Scranton, bringing the nonprofit's mission of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a new corner of the city. The shop serves specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch, fresh-baked goods and its own Inclusive Grounds coffee blend.

Scranton, PA · 2d

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The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

To Stephen Colley, many military memorials feel polished and rigid. Colley doesn't want his work for the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park to feel that way. "It looks like movie stars were in the middle of war," the sculptor and Marywood University educator said of other statues he's seen as he stood over several miniature renditions of a 12-foot eagle obelisk he designed.

Archbald, PA · 1d

WOLF

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Jessup Christmas House returns, lighting Winthrop Street nightly through Jan. 7

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The holiday season is already shining bright in Lackawanna County, where the Jessup Christmas House is lighting up Winthrop Street with nearly 700 decorations, primarily nostalgic holiday blow molds. Homeowner Matt Somers began collecting holiday blow molds after moving from Scranton in 2019, finding...

Jessup, PA · 1d

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Scranton School Board plans to purchase former Penn Foster building for $2.2M

"Our district has been growing. Scranton has been growing, and our special needs population in particular has been growing almost explosively," said Tom Borthwick, Scranton School Board President. Behind overgrown weeds and across an empty parking lot lies an opportunity that Scranton School Board President Tom Borthwick says will allow...

Scranton, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Just two-point game between Cougars & Bearcats at break; Bing wins 87-62

DALLAS, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— The Misericordia Cougars upped the difficulty level Wednesday night, host Division-I Binghamton University at the Anderson Center. The Cougars gave the Bearcats all they could handle in the first half, going to break down just two points 36-34. The Bearcats near doubled the Cougars in scoring in the second half to capture the […]

Dallas, PA · 22h

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Chase Bank hosting free workshop about growing your savings on Nov. 18

Chase Bank is hosting a free Chase Money Skills workshop on Wednesday, November 18 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. It’s called The Savings Blueprint: Create a Budget and Grow Your Safety Net. It will be at the Chase Scranton Branch, located at 203 North Washington Avenue in Scranton. Attendees will learn...

Scranton, PA · 1d

FOX 40 News WICZ TV

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NYS Food Allergen Label Changes Take Effect November 12th

The Broome County Health Department says starting Thursday, November 12th, changes will be made to how food is labeled at food establishments. The department says starting today, state food allergen requirements under Public Health Law 1356 and 1357 apply to every food service establishment, including temporary and mobile operations. While 1356 is already in effect, 1357 goes into effect today.

Broome County, NY · 12h

WBRE

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City council considers rule changes on e-bikes

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As e-bikes become more common, Scranton City Council is looking at new rules aimed at improving safety. The proposed changes would restrict where e-bikes can be operated and how they are operated. The use of e-bikes is growing rapidly in many communities, including in Scranton. Many people, especially those who […]

Scranton, PA · 2d