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COLTS Returns to Regular Service with 11 Route Changes Effective Monday, Oct. 5

Scranton, Pa. – The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) will return to normal service with changes to 11 of its routes on Monday, Oct. 5. 2020. The changes will make these routes more efficient and provide more service for COLTS’ passengers. The routes affected are: #14 Drinker/Chestnut, #18 Petersburg, #21 Lake Scranton/Oakmont, #26 Mohegan Sun/Wilkes -Barre VA Medical Center, #31 Old Forge/Stauffer, #36 Keyser Valley/Lafayette, #42 Olive/ Providence, #43/45 Viewmont Bangor/Viewmont Express, #52 Carbondale/North Main Ave., #53 Marywood/U of S, and #54 Green Ridge/Dickson City.
“We took time during the pandemic to resize our bus system and reconfigure routes so that they best meet demand for service,” said Bob Fiume, COLTS Executive Director. “We are constantly looking to improve our system for our riders.”
Changes include service to the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, the renaming of some routes due to rerouting, combination of some routes on one paper schedule, and minor changes to routes and timetables. The #48 Dalton/Waverly/Clarks Summit and the #99 Minooka/Montage will be cancelled due to low ridership. The #48 route will be served through Demand Response Service, and employees of EDM Americas who take the #99 route will be served on the #42 Olive/Providence.
The list of changes is attached to the email with this press release, and the new schedules will be posted on coltsbus.com.
Some bay assignments, or the bays that the buses pull into and out of, will also change. The bay assignment changes will be posted on the COLTS web site at coltsbus.com.

Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

Assistance available for Renters and Homeowners affected by COVID-19 Economic Slowdown

Scranton, July 2, 2020: Lackawanna County has been approved to distribute $2.9 million for rent and mortgage relief to renters and homeowners who were affected by the economic slowdown due to COVID-19. With the moratorium on evictions set to expire on July
10, it is strongly recommended that those affected take advantage of this funding opportunity.

This allocation is part of $175 million in the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding Pennsylvania received to assist those who are struggling to pay rent or make mortgage payments because of the COVID-19.

Renters who qualify for the Rent Relief Program can receive assistance up to $750 in monthly rent payments for a maximum of six months between March 1 and November 30, 2020.

Homeowners who qualify for the Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Program can receive up to $1,000 a month for a maximum period of six months.

In order to qualify for the assistance, renters and homeowners must be able to show that they experienced at least a 30% reduction in annual income or unemployed since March 1 due to COVID-19. In addition, household income cannot exceed 100% of the Area Median Income in
Lackawanna County, adjusted for household size.

Median Income information, instructions, and applications and other information for CARES financial assistance for renters and homeowners are available now through a link on the Lackawanna County Website and on the red CARES banner on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s website. Application submissions can begin July 6. A dedicated email, [email protected] has been established to accept completed application packets.

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KEYSTONE MISSION CODE BLUE SHELTER

Code Blue Keystone Mission Shelter is an emergency shelter serving people who are homeless who might otherwise remain unsheltered during periods of extreme winter weather.

Code Blue Keystone Mission Shelter Location: Weston Field House 982 Providence Rd; Scranton, Pennsylvania 18508

What is Code Blue? Activation Code Blue Keystone Mission will open when Accuweather.com forecasts 20 degrees or below and/or a snowfall of 12” or more or at the discretion of the shelter executive staff.

Shelter Hours Shelter opens for guests at 9 p.m. (with no exception) Shelter closes each morning at 6:00 a.m.

Shelter Schedule Opening

Greet & Register guests Doors Open at 9 p.m. / preregistration may be done at Keystone Mission M & M.
Review Shelter Guest Guidelines with New Guests
Shelter Guest Meeting/Safety Presentation
Verify that guests and all volunteers sign in or out
Lights out at 10:00 p.m.
5:45 a.m. Overnight volunteers wake up guests.
Clean up crew does their work.
6:00 a.m. Code Blue is Closed.

Volunteer Shift Schedule Times

Set Up/Shower – 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Overnight shifts available.

Clean Up – 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Volunteer sign-ups are on our website: www.keystonemission.org

Guest Guidelines

In order to ensure that everyone has a positive experience, we ask that you follow these guidelines at all times.

The shelter will be open for guests no earlier than 9:00 p.m. Please do not arrive prior to 9:00 p.m..

No one under 18 admitted.

The shelter is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Clothing – Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.

Drugs/Alcohol – Absolutely no alcohol or illicit/unacceptable drugs are to be consumed or stored on shelter grounds by any guest. If found, items will be confiscated and destroyed.

NO open containers will be allowed in the shelter.

Behavior that threatens the safety of other guests or volunteers may be grounds for immediate dismissal, and you will be asked to leave. Police will be called if necessary.

Harassment – No threats or acts of violence will be tolerated in any way.

Lights Out – Lights out is at 10:00 p.m.

Loitering – There will be no loitering near the building before Code Blue opens.

Personal Storage-You are responsible for your personal items. There will be no storing of personal items at the shelter during the day.

Pets-No pets (other than service animals) are allowed in the building.

Public Areas-Shelter guests must remain in designated areas only.

Smoking is not allowed inside the building (including ecigarettes and vapor devices).

Cots-One guest per cot. Sharing of cots is prohibited.

Stealing – Stealing will not be tolerated. Thefts may become a police matter.

Weapons – No weapons of any kind are allowed on property.

No food or beverages allowed in sleeping areas.

Keystone Mission Code Blue shelter is a zero-tolerance shelter. Any violation will result in loss of services.

I understand and agree to follow all rules of this Code Blue Shelter listed and those verbally communicated by volunteers.

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