Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Scranton.
The historic 75th UNICO All-Star Charity Football Game will be played Thursday at Wilkes-Barre Area High School Football Stadium and will use its proceeds to support local charities, with 75% dedicated to mental health programs.
The game celebrates decades of local football traditions.
Volunteers from the Iron Horse Society helped clean the tracks today at Steamtown National Historic Site to prepare for Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 — which will arrive on June 15 and remain until July 1 — sparking lasting community engagement.
Deborah Hynoski Burnetti published a 392-page book that shares her family’s WWII love letters and memories from West Nanticoke.
The book has been available on Amazon since last week and offers a look at a personal journey of love and loss.
Dozens attended the Memorial Day event at the Wyoming Monument to honor fallen soldiers of the Battle of Wyoming.
Organized by the Wyoming Monument Association and hosted by the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment, the ceremony featured a reenactment of a church service (from 18th century America).
On Sunday, the University of Scranton awarded over 900 bachelor's degrees during a ceremony held at Mohegan Arena on Casey Plaza near Wilkes-Barre.
Graduate students also received their awards a few hours later.
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.
The Music Man Performance
2-5 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy a lively rendition of this beloved musical classic.
Spy Class 1778
3:30 p.m. — Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library — Free entry — Kids will dive into local history through fun code-breaking and spycraft activities.
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