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Scranton
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jon Meyer honored the late Mike Stevens in the first On The Pennsylvania Road broadcast after his passing on Wednesday night. Meyer celebrated Stevens’s creative legacy — his influence on the longtime segment — as the show continued in his memory. WNEP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Shapiro announced last year that PA was awarded $193 million in federal funds to support a five-year *Rural Health Transformation Plan*. The plan will fund technology, infrastructure, and workforce improvements to boost healthcare services in rural communities. FOX 56
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Shiver by the River #1
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Scranton Running Company — Cost varies — Participate in a fun run with options for a 5k, 10k, or a leisurely 2mi walk along the scenic river.
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Pennsylvania Bingo Celebration
6 p.m. — Lackawanna County Children's Library — Free entry — Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with a fun Pennsylvania themed BINGO game and local snacks.
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Shiver by the River Race Series
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Scranton Running Company — Registration Fees Apply — Compete in a 5k, 10k, or join the 2mi walk along a scenic river path.
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