Thursday, October 01 @ 06:00:55 EST — Good morning, NEPA.
Good morning, NEPA! It's October, the foliage is peeking and the fairgrounds are humming — though data centers and a tough measles season keep us on our toes over that first cup of coffee.
Luzerne County to sell county rail line to Reading and Northern (WNEP-TV 16)County Council approved selling the rail line to Reading and Northern Railroad ahead of an early-October deadline that would have forced the county to take ownership of the rails itself.
Bear Creek Twp. weighs expanding industrial zone for data centers (Times Leader)Supervisors advanced two versions of a data center zoning ordinance — one that would expand the township's 66-acre industrial zone — and set a special meeting to decide. Meanwhile, nearby Kline Township approved an Amazon data center with conditions.
Pennsylvania records fifth measles death as cases near 1,000 (WBRE/WYOU)The state Health Department confirmed 943 measles cases and a fifth associated death, making this Pennsylvania's worst outbreak year since 1991. A new state database lets families check school immunization rates.
Dunmore Police Department swears in new chief (WBRE/WYOU)Martin Monahan was sworn in Wednesday as Dunmore's new police chief during a ceremony at the borough building in Lackawanna County.
Scranton's Voodoo Brewing Co. closes its doors (WBRE/WYOU)The beloved Scranton brewing company marked its final day of business Wednesday, announcing it's closing permanently — one of a few local spots shutting down this week.
Quick Hits
· Prospector's giant shopping cart rolls back into NEPA for a two-day Pantry Raid benefiting the Weinberg Food Bank.· Around Town Bicycles in Wilkes-Barre will close its doors on October 8.· SNAP recipients across Pennsylvania will see increased benefits in October as the program adjusts for inflation.· A man pleaded guilty to stealing an American flag from the Luzerne County Courthouse lawn.· Three NEPA college football players are semifinalists for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy.· Trout restocking is expected to begin across Pennsylvania lakes and streams this October.· Archery deer season opens Oct. 3, and local pro shops are busy prepping hunters.· The PA Senate approved a bill naming the I-81 Exit 119 interchange for fallen Trooper Michael Pahira.
Enjoy the foliage while it lasts, neighbors — we'll see you back here tomorrow.
