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🌱 Why did three Archbald council members suddenly resign Wednesday night?

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  • Why did three Archbald council members suddenly resign Wednesday night?
  • What’s at stake in Archbald’s upcoming power plant hearing?
  • See the latest Archbald property sale and county court filings.

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  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 75, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three Archbald council members resign Wednesday, three new members appointed (thetimes-tribune.com) — Archbald Borough Council underwent a major shakeup Wednesday night as three members resigned amid a petition signed by more than 800 residents, and three new members were immediately appointed. The resignations are tied to controversy over data center zoning and alleged too-close cooperation with developers. Residents packed the borough building, submitted their petition, and heard leaders defend the solicitor, manager, and zoning official.
   

• Developer of Archbald power plant, data centers proposes three Dickson City power plants (thetimes-tribune.com) — A developer tied to Archbald’s proposed power plant and data centers is now also seeking approval for three additional power plants on Bell Mountain in Dickson City. Archbald council will hold a conditional use hearing on the roughly 400‑megawatt Eynon Jermyn Road power plant on April 27 at Valley View High School. County officials and residents are questioning how these projects would benefit local communities.
   

• Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 17, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — A recent Lackawanna County court filing shows a home on Sunset Street in Archbald selling for just over $338,000, highlighting ongoing real estate activity in the borough. The same report lists new marriage licenses, divorces, and estate filings from across the county, giving a snapshot of legal and family milestones affecting nearby communities.
   

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Archbald

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Archbald

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.