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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, hundreds gathered for a final mass at Nativity of Our Lord Church on Orchard Street after the Diocese announced its closure, ending a century-long chapter. Parishioners, including 92-year-old Paul Bracey who locked the doors for the last time, then walked to Sacred Heart on Prospect Avenue—holding cherished memories—and setting course for a fresh start. WNEP
- ➤ More than 200 residents participated in the inaugural Move with Moosic 5K run/walk in Triboro on Sunday, starting at the Moosic Youth Center and following a route through the borough that ended where it began— organizers raised over $40,000 to fund improvements for public parks and green spaces. PA Homepage
- ➤ Pittston resident Lily Struzzieri set up a lemonade stand inside the Marketplace at Steamtown to help raise money for childhood cancer research with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation—she raised about $250—and will sell lemonade at Nay Aug Park on July 5 if weather permits. PA Homepage
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities said that hundreds in Lackawanna County lost power after lightning struck a transformer near Dickson City—service at a Dunkin went out as well and PPL said power will be restored by 5:30 a.m. today. PA Homepage
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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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