Priests to move to Clarks Summit University’s seminary

By Sarah Hofius Hall / Published: October 26, 2016 SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — A fraternity of Catholic priests will move its North American headquarters to where Baptist men learned how to better serve Christ. The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter bought Clarks Summit University’s seminary building for $1.2 million this…

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Samter’s, Oppenheim buildings hit market, draw interest

By David Falchek / STAFF WRITER / Published: October 31, 2016 Two landmark downtown Scranton buildings hit the real estate market after a foreclosure and sheriff’s sale failed to draw any bidders. An air of uncertainty — but also opportunity — hangs around the Samter’s and Oppenheim buildings, department stores…

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Arby’s property sold in Scranton

SCRANTON — A 1.2-acre property that includes a fast food restaurant on North Seventh Avenue in downtown Scranton sold recently for $1.1 million. GH Scranton Associates Two LP of Lemoyne sold the Arby’s restaurant to SKB Scranton LLC of Fogelsville, according to documents at the Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds….

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