The public is invited to attend a 10th Congressional District candidates debate 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 in the auditorium at Honesdale High School. The Wayne Independent has invited incumbent Democrat Chris Carney and Republican challenger Chris Hackett to attend.

The event is free and will include questions asked by Publisher Steve Fountain and those submitted by the public.

Hackett has confirmed his attendance. No official word has come from the Carney campaign.

According to Fountain, if both candidates attend, a debate will be held. If only Hackett attends, Fountain will conduct a 45-minute question-and-answer session with Hackett and, after a break, a 45-minute session featuring questions submitted in advance from readers as well as from members of the audience.

The event is free and open to the public. The local Democrat and Republican parties will have booths in the lobby prior to the event with campaign information, as well as voter registration materials.

Questions can be submitted to Wayne Independent Publisher Steve Fountain by fax at (570) 251-9910; by e-mail at sfountain@wayneindependent.com; or dropped off at the Wayne Independent office, 220 8th St., Honesdale. Questions may also be submitted at the event.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.