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Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jon Meyer returns to Little Shickshinny Falls on The Pennsylvania Road this spring after a winter visit marred by heavy ice in Luzerne County — his trip aims to offer a clearer view of the natural landmark. WNEP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Mixed Martial Arts tournament at West Scranton Intermediate School Tuesday launched the district’s new after-school program for grades 5-8 that uses sports to build self-discipline and community ties—funded through grants and local partnerships and now serving over 100 students. FOX 56
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bird experts noted a peak migration of over 50,000 songbirds tonight at Lackawanna State Park near Clarks Summit. Dr. Robert Smith (University of Scranton) advises residents to turn off outdoor lights to help reduce disorientation. WNEP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Rob Bresnahan’s Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act would connect local farms with food banks using USDA funds to purchase fresh produce directly, supporting growers facing higher costs and families experiencing food insecurity. The bill *designed to help both growers and families* also provides funding for small, beginning, and veteran farmers. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Peer Help United Network is leading the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health Awareness Walk at Kirby Park on Sunday, May 17 (as part of Mental Health Awareness Month). Executive Director Joe Kloss said the event brings together local organizations to provide vital mental health resources. FOX 56
- ➤ Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration launched Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures this spring as a 5-year maternal health plan to reduce mortality and morbidity through a federal grant + 16 community listening sessions across the state. WVIA
- ➤ At the top of Harrison Avenue in Carbondale, a new rehabilitation facility for women recovering from addiction will open mid-May, offering 26 beds, a full kitchen, and private baths + support in job interviews and driver’s license help. Advocates say the homey facility also welcomes visitors, ensuring children remain comfortable. WNEP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NEPA Ecotour will be held on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 with 40 cyclists riding 85 miles from Ararat to Berwick. Riders begin at 9 a.m. at Scranton’s Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority office on Saturday and finish on Sunday at Test Track Park. WVIA
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A Tribute Night to The Eagles
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets from $40.65 — Enjoy classic rock hits live as The Ultimate Eagle’s Tribute Band celebrates the music of The Eagles.
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Happy Hour at the Barre
5-7 p.m. — Lace Venue by Epicurean — Cash bar available — Enjoy a unique blend of yoga, barre, and Pilates while indulging in a creative happy hour menu.
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