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Good morning, NEPA! There's a lot brewing today — from big data-center dollars to the last funnel cakes of the Bloomsburg Fair. Grab your coffee and let's get into it.

Luzerne County rail line sale heads to council vote Wednesday (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
The county Redevelopment Authority is recommending a $10M sale of the county rail line to Reading & Northern Railroad. Council votes tomorrow, and folks are already debating trails versus tracks.

Kline Township clears the way for Amazon data center (WNEP-TV 16)
The planning commission voted to advance the Amazon data center project, adding conditions to limit construction shock and noise for neighbors.

Guilty verdict returned in Wyoming County murder retrial (WBRE/WYOU 28/22 News)
Phillip Walters was found guilty of all charges in the 2018 murder of Haley Lorenzen, marking the second conviction after a retrial granted over expert testimony issues.

NorthPoint dangles $10,000 for Hazle Township homeowners (WBRE/WYOU 28/22 News)
Kansas City-based NorthPoint is offering qualified Hazle Township homeowners $10,000 apiece if its multi-building 'Project Hazelnut' gets the green light.

Fell Township residents scrutinize 7,200-acre energy project (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
An Invitium Energy venture backed by PPL and Blackstone has neighbors watching closely as a massive development is floated for the area.

Quick Hits
· Wilkes-Barre's Around Town Bicycles is closing Oct. 8 after 22 years serving Wyoming Valley cyclists.
· No injuries in an early-morning fire at the General Dynamics plant in Hanover Township.
· Scranton Fringe Festival returns for its 12th year, running Oct. 1 through 10.
· University of Scranton students got some furry stress relief at the 'Canines on Campus' pet therapy event.
· 'It's Pink Above the Poconos' brings skydives and a 5K this weekend for cancer awareness.
· AG Dave Sunday puts skill-game businesses on notice: remove them or risk enforcement.
· Meuser and Wallace agree to one debate in Pa.'s 9th District — but disagree on the details.
· The 171st Bloomsburg Fair rolls on, with beloved stands like Crabby Larry's kept alive by new owners.


That's your morning rundown — go make it a good one, NEPA.