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Scranton
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scranton's Department of Public Works has painted green traffic lines along the St. Patrick's Parade route, keeping a 35-year tradition alive. The project gives downtown a festive look as the parade draws near. FOX 56
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, the Muddy River Mystics held a meet-and-greet and rehearsal at Voodoo Brewing Company in Scranton where newcomers learned the group’s witch dance routine. They will perform live on April 30 at Witch Dance United 2026 & join others in a celebration of tradition. FOX 56
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fuel suppliers say diesel prices in Pennsylvania have jumped amid global oil market swings; D+C Fuel Sales owner Craig Keller noted prices rose from $4.10 to about $4.93 over the past month and he will adjust rates cautiously if costs do not drop tonight. Local customers may see changes soon. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Shapiro has proposed a $5M boost for student teacher stipends to ease financial strain from unpaid teaching as the program supporting over 4,000 applicants awaits Senate approval; the proposal aims to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Pennsylvania. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT District 4 and local law enforcement today launched Operation Sober Shamrock — a safety campaign ahead of St. Patrick’s Day — to urge planning for sober rides; eight police departments in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties will increase patrols to deter impaired driving. FOX 56
- ➤ Drivers on I-81 south in Luzerne County faced delays Monday as PennDOT set lane restrictions for repair work (crews worked on the repairs). FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Following a U.S. Women Hockey Team gold medal win, more than 60 girls aged 4 to 18 attended a free try-hockey clinic at Toyota SportsPlex on Saturday & local coaches said the event is a step toward forming a competitive girls team. WVIA
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Cash and King Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley in one unforgettable tribute concert.
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Brian P. Kelly 2 Mile Footrace
11 a.m. — Scranton Downtown Federal Credit Union — $12 pre-registration, $15 race day — Celebrate the start of the race season with this historic 2-mile footrace on the parade route.
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Family to Family Easter Food Basket Giveaway
8 AM – 4 PM — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Free — Community organizations come together to provide Easter food baskets with no registration required.
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