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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rotary Club of the Abingtons will hold its Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration on July 3 at Abington Heights Middle School, 1555 Newton Ransom Blvd — parking opens at 5 p.m. for $10 per vehicle — and food vendors and activities will be available. The Abington Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Montour County Coroner identified the body of 42-year-old Katrina Marie Seguine from Scranton found in the Susquehanna River on June 1—authorities now ask the public for help with details of her last known activities as investigators have not determined how long she was in the water. PA Homepage
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abington Heights added a girls wrestling program for both varsity and junior high levels after the school board approved the change at its May 21 meeting — the new program will let more students join wrestling competitions. The Abington Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Abington Heights Lady Comets ended their track season in May by winning the Spagna Championships at Memorial Stadium and finishing second in District 2, where seven athletes qualified for the state meet. Coach Frank Passetti said the team focused on events with the best chance to qualify—record marks by Maggie Coleman and Tomara Seid boosted hopes for state competition. The Abington Journal
- ➤ Lackawanna Trail’s Avery Ronchi placed 14th in the 3200-meter run at the state meet on May 24 — he also ran the 1600-meter, finishing 32nd among his peers. Abington Heights won the Robert Spagna Track Conference title when D.J. Rogers captured the 200-meter dash and helped his team secure key relay wins on May 7 — a strong showing that led the Comets to victory. The Abington Journal
- ➤ Nick Bradley—an Abington Heights junior pitcher—was named Gatorade Pennsylvania Baseball Player of the Year by a June 3 morning press release for his strong performance leading into the District 2 semifinals. He posted a 9-0 record with a 0.39 earned run average in 21 games and volunteered by cleaning a local cemetery and repairing grave sites. The Abington Journal
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Arts on Fire Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Scranton Iron Furnaces — Free entry — Celebrate local art and heritage with live music, interactive demonstrations, and the signature iron pour.
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NEPA Yoga Festival
5 PM – 5 PM — Montage Mountain Resorts — Entry cost varies — Celebrate a decade of yoga, wellness, and community with a weekend retreat.
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Riverfront Sports — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and experienced coaching at this youth camp.
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Tom Graham Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — McGrath's Pub & Eatery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original music from a talented Scranton-based singer-songwriter.
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Scranton Summer Sizzle Craft & Vendor Market
10 AM - 9 PM & 11 AM - 6 PM — Viewmont Mall — Free entry — Celebrate summer with unique vendors and exciting finds for back-to-school prep.
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Mainline 5k Race 2025
7 a.m. — Montage Mountain Resorts — $35-45 — Tackle the slopes in this thrilling 5k race with prizes and free waterpark admission.
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