Sunday, March 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A full house gathered at the Lackawanna Historical Society as budding artists learned to make pysanky eggs using a Ukrainian tool called a kistka—heated by a candle—to draw beeswax lines on the shells. The eggs, crafted to last for spring and Easter décor, highlight a cherished local celebration of ethnic traditions. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Scranton’s Lady Royals lost 81 to 77 in an Elite 8 game against Wisconsin-Stout as the Lady Blue Devils rallied late to reach the Final Four—Kaeli Romanowski’s early scoring gave the Royals a strong start but could not hold back the late surge. WNEP
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On-Site Tour of Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab
9 AM - 7 PM — Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab — Free entry — Explore the amenities and excellence in care at this award-winning senior living community.
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Dear Evan Hansen
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of a young man navigating life and connection in the acclaimed musical.
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Lifted in Light Art Exhibition
5-7 p.m. — Widmann Art Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate dual inspiration through vibrant artworks and personal reflections on unexpected miracles.
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Next Stop Comedy Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Groove Brewing — Check the lineup for a night of laughs with comedians from Boston, NYC, and beyond.
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