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Olyphant, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Olyphant! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Olyphant students just earned big college honors this spring.
- What did Olyphant’s new A.I. data center rules actually decide?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- 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 thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• School Briefs 6/11/26 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Olyphant residents Bradley Desmarais and Samantha Igartua are recognized for major academic milestones, with Desmarais earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and Igartua making Southern New Hampshire University’s dean’s list. The briefs also spotlight many neighboring Mid-Valley students graduating, studying abroad, and joining honor societies, showcasing how local young people are excelling well beyond the valley. 
• Thursday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 6.11.26 (blogspot.com) — Olyphant Borough has settled a lawsuit involving developer Louis DeNaples and confirmed new regulations on A.I. data centers, after residents packed a meeting to demand careful oversight. The statewide roundup also tracks similar data center battles, environmental hearings, and energy debates across Pennsylvania, giving Olyphant residents context for how their town’s decision fits into a much larger trend.
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STEM Camp 3rd & 4th Grades
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North American Warhorse →
North American Warhorse, 1000 Dunham Dr, Dunmore
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STEM Camp 3rd & 4th Grades
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
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“Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel” →
Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave, Dunmore
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STEM Camp 5th & 6th Grades
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
12:00 pm -
Work Session
Mid Valley Secondary Center Scranton, PA 18512
6:00 pm -
Regular School Board Meeting
Mid Valley Secondary Center Scranton, PA 18512
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Yoga for Healing with The Greenhouse Project →
Throop Community Civic Center, 500 Sanderson St, Throop
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Monstera Magic: Pottery Night in Dunmore →
Wired & Inspired, 1400 Electric St, Dunmore
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Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Trispoke Managed Services Pvt Ltd posted a job opening for Material handler (Packer) in Archbald. Apply here.
- Kane Logistics posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift in Scranton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Olyphant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jessup
- Community Briefs 6/11/26 (thetimes-tribune.com)
Dunmore
- Still no hearing set on proposed Newton Twp. data center (thetimes-tribune.com)
- '(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Alexander Whittaker (psu.edu)
- PennDOT, safety partners remind drivers to put the phone away or pay a fine (timesleader.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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