Monday: Humid with a stray t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.<\/p>\n
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.<\/p>\n
Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Dean’s lists: Aug. 16, 2026 (citizensvoice.com<\/a>) \u2014 Two Duryea students, Daniella Ranieli and Michael O\u2019Malley, earned spring dean\u2019s list recognition at Millersville University and Muhlenberg College, respectively. They\u2019re among many Luzerne County and nearby residents honored by colleges nationwide for strong GPAs, spanning majors from chemistry and computer science to healthcare, arts, and business. \u2022 Look Back: 1902 riot at Duryea colliery (timesleader.com<\/a>) \u2014 Duryea residents can look back at a dramatic 1902 coal strike riot that unfolded at the Warnke Colliery, where local police and borough leaders faced down armed coal and iron police. The piece recounts how Chief Lawrence Cosgrove braved gunfire, multiple arrests followed, and the incident became one of Luzerne County\u2019s earliest major strike-related clashes. \ud83d\udcf8 Around Duryea <\/p>\n Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! 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Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM!<\/a> It’s free!<\/p>\n \ud83d\uddd3 Events Nearby<\/p>\n Tuesday August 18<\/p>\n School Board Meeting<\/p>\n Pittston Area SD 6:00 pm<\/p>\n Summer Fun Time \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St, Taylor Wednesday August 19<\/p>\n Charlotte Knights at Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic Saturday August 22<\/p>\n Hazleton Area Residential Electronics Recycling Event \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Luzerne County, PA Calendar<\/p>\n 9:00 am<\/p>\n Exeter Borough Residential Paper Shredding Event \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Luzerne County, PA Calendar<\/p>\n 9:00 am<\/p>\n BAZAAR AT THE BAR 6 \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Murphy’s Pub, 347 Slocum St, Swoyersville The Vierling Duo \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Rikasa, 53 S Main St, Pittston Sunday August 23<\/p>\n The Fabulous 45s \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Revello’s Pizza Cafe, 502 S Main St, Old Forge Monday August 24<\/p>\n Teacher In-Service<\/p>\n Pittston Area SD GNAHS Girls Varsity Soccer @ Old Forge \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge Thursday August 27<\/p>\n Greater Pittston Chamber 106th Annual Dinner \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n Fox Hill Country Club, 454 Tunkhannock Ave, Exeter \n Have we missed something on our calendar? Want to see your business here? Click here<\/a> to connect with local customers.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac Chatter<\/p>\n What your neighbors are talking about on social media<\/p>\n Did anyone see a black cat with a touch of white on his head? Redner’s Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Pittston. Apply here.<\/a> <\/p>\n Lowe’s posted a job opening for Team Member in Pittston. Apply here.<\/a> You can search for other jobs near Duryea here.<\/a> <\/p>\n \ud83d\uddde Nearby News<\/p>\n Pittston<\/p>\n Vendor Maps for the 43rd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival (psdispatch.com<\/a>) West Pittston<\/p>\n \n Ok Duryea! 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!<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n — The Patch AM Team\n<\/p>\n \n P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A meltdown ! 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He is lost in Duryea Avoca area. He is neutered and he has some neurological disorders. He forgets where he is going and has a habit of walking in\u2026 (Nextdoor<\/a> Duryea)<\/p>\n
\n On-demand meal prep company Rotten Tomato Meal Co. set to open in Pittston (psdispatch.com<\/a>)
\n My Corner, Your Corner: Like the Tomato Festival, Chris Cerulli puts Pittston on the map (psdispatch.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
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