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Monday, March 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayfield Hose Company in Lackawanna County hosted a pasta benefit on Sunday to support firefighter Brian Demkosky — a member of Archbald Fire and Rescue Department diagnosed with stage four colon cancer — by selling over 200 meals to help pay for his family's medical expenses. WNEP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police were called around 2:00 a.m. on March 23 to the 100 block of West Market Street in Scranton where shots were fired and no injuries were reported—officials are now investigating multiple leads. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Model train enthusiasts gathered today at the fifth annual Great Northeast Model Train Show—hosted by Bernie's Model Railroad Shop at the Holiday Inn Scranton East convention room—and explored over 130 vendor tables along with two running train displays featuring trains for sale. FOX 56
- ➤ Jeannine Luby launched a county-funded ReSTart project to turn litter into art through community clean-ups and workshops in Scranton—local artists work with residents to create upcycled pieces; the event will be held at the AFA Gallery on Penn Avenue with free admission from March 28th to April 26th and submissions welcomed until March 25th. WNEP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Almost 100 Marywood community members joined the fourth annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to raise awareness for mental health and prevent suicide. Participants wore colored beads and shared personal stories—underscoring the need to break the stigma around mental health. 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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