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Carbondale, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Carbondale! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Carbondale senior who finished college before high school
  • What Coach Jeff Arthur says about the 2026 Carbondale Chargers

Also on today's calendar: Cruise into Kindergarten and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carbondale Area student receives college degree before graduating high school (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School senior just became the district’s first student to earn a college degree before receiving her high school diploma, completing an associate degree from Lackawanna College this spring. She balanced heavy college coursework with extensive school activities, volunteer work, and jobs, and now plans to study criminal justice at the University of Scranton on a pre-law track.
   

• 2026 Lackawanna League: Interview with Coaches (easternpafootball.com) — Carbondale football fans can hear directly from Chargers head coach Jeff Arthur in a new series of preseason interviews with Lackawanna League coaches. The roundup links to video conversations with coaches from Carbondale Area and rival schools, offering early insight into how each program is shaping up for the 2026 season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Carbondale. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Archbald. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carbondale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Archbald

  • Archbald Residents Get Say on Massive Data Center (audacy.com)
  • Developer seeks recusal of six Archbald council members in data center hearing (audacy.com)
  • Lackawanna County Court Notes, August 4, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)

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  • Inspiring next generation of entrepreneurs with camp (2822news.com)

Ok Carbondale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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