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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office said that over 400 compliance checks were conducted on registered sex offenders in Scranton on Wednesday (led by the Pennsylvania State Police Megan’s Law Unit) and investigators found 15 violations, made one drug arrest and plan to recheck about 40 cases. FOX 56
- ➤ An Old Forge couple, Angelo and Elizabeth Corradino, faces felony animal cruelty charges after police rescued 132 cats and two dogs from their unsanitary home at 200 Amity Ave—animal officials condemned the property and set a preliminary hearing for May 27 at 10:15 a.m. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials have enforced a statewide lanternfly quarantine—local nurseries expect the pests will reappear within the next month. Nursery owners begin fall measures to remove egg masses and limit pesticide use—protecting pollinators and valued plants. FOX 56
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Kids Hairstyles Event
5 PM — Hill Neighborhood Association — Discounted braiding services for kids — Bring the little ones for stylish, fun hairdos at a special price.
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Shrek the Musical by SCC Youth Theatre
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy a whimsical musical adventure with Shrek and friends in this delightful youth theater performance.
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Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the improvisational humor of the cast from 'Whose Line is it Anyway' up close and live.
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Mean Girls Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious hit musical straight from Broadway.
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Healthy Kids Running Series - Spring 2025
4-8 p.m. — Crowley Park — Registration scholarships available — Encourage kids to embrace an active lifestyle through a fun running program.
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North East PA RV Show
2-4 p.m. — PNC Field — Cost varies — Kickstart summer with outdoor adventures at Scranton’s premier RV Show.
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