Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scranton firefighter Lt. Kelly (Hoppy) Hopkins died yesterday at 63 after battling stage 4 esophageal cancer; his colleagues remembered his nearly forty years of service and mentorship. FOX 56
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band—members returning from a Saint Patrick's Day parade in Milford—was on a school bus that crashed Sunday night in Lackawanna County, sending 16 people to the hospital. The band cancelled its remaining festivities while state police investigated the incident in Jefferson Twp. WNEP
- ➤ On Sunday, a school bus in Jefferson Township veered off the road near the Sunoco gas station on Mount Cobb Rd and collided with a parked semi-truck, involving 21 people with 16 taken to hospitals at about 6:15 p.m. — the volunteer Fire Chief said. FOX 56
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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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