Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Scranton.
🎭 Culture
Scranton local author Steve R.
Zaley from Wilkes Barre released a new 600-page book that honors D-Day paratroopers, including his father, by recounting vivid details of wartime life + the work preserves personal stories and lessons of valor.
Big Boy 4014 will arrive in NEPA on June 13.
The steam locomotive’s tender carries 25,000 gallons of water (enough for a small pool) and 28 tons of coal to fuel long-haul journeys for railfans to appreciate.
🌲 Environment
Visitors explore Hickory Run State Park's iconic Boulder Field and Shades of Death Trail, featuring scenic waterfalls and trails built by the CCC (which reveal a mix of natural beauty and cultural history).
The park draws hundreds of thousands yearly in Luzerne and Carbon counties.
🏈 Sports
Local training programs at Scranton Running Co. & Valley Running Co. guide runners as registrations for the Steamtown Marathon grow.
The training begins June 16 and the Oct. 11 race features a new, faster course along the Lackawanna River that qualifies runners for Boston.
🎉 Scranton Events
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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.
Basketball Camp: Scoring College at the University of Scranton
July 7-11 — The University of Scranton — Check website for fees — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset to become an unstoppable scorer.
🏠 Scranton Real Estate
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