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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…
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…
For sale: two Boscov-firm buildings in Scranton
JIM LOCKWOOD, STAFF WRITER / Published: October 6, 2016 The bank foreclosing on two downtown Scranton office buildings owned by a Boscov-related firm dropped the price for both properties from $4 million to $3.7 million, according to real estate ads for the properties. NBT Bank began mortgage foreclosure proceedings on…