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🌱 Why a New Jersey homicide suspect was arrested on Carmalt Street

Dickson City, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Dickson City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a New Jersey homicide suspect was arrested on Carmalt Street
  • What neighbors learned about the three Bell Mountain power plants
  • Federal tax lien filed against a Dickson City business address

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Murder suspect wanted in New Jersey arrested in Dickson City (fox56.com) — Police arrested a New Jersey homicide suspect Thursday morning at a home on Carmalt Street in Dickson City, with borough officers working alongside U.S. Marshals and New Jersey investigators. The man was taken into custody without incident, and authorities executed a search warrant at the residence as they pursue extradition and continue gathering evidence.
   

• Dickson City hearing reveals more info on three Bell Mountain power plants (thetimes-tribune.com) — A packed zoning hearing in Dickson City dug into plans for three natural gas power plants on Bell Mountain, just above Business Route 6 and close to nearby homes. Residents pressed the developer’s experts on noise, emissions, gas supply, and who would actually use the power, while the zoning board delayed any decision until testimony continues at a July 22 hearing.
   

• Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 12, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Lackawanna County’s latest court notes include a federal tax lien filed against Valacon Enterprises Inc. at a Dickson City address, alongside numerous property sales, estates, and divorce decrees across the county. While most entries involve other municipalities, the filing highlights ongoing legal and financial activity that can indirectly affect Dickson City’s business landscape.
   

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  • Citera Family Meat Market opens second location on Lackawanna Trail in Clarks Summit (fox56.com)
  • Clarks Summit student wins third in American Legion Oratorical Contest (theabingtonjournal.com)
  • Pick your own strawberries season begins in Lackawanna County (wnep.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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