Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Scranton.
Thousands of rail fans will visit downtown later this month to see Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 and Big Boy No. 4012 at Steamtown National Historic Site from June 17 to June 30.
City officials urge planning ahead for parking, traffic delays, and shuttle service (advance reservations are required).
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be on display for ticketed viewing at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 15 (free parking and shuttle service are available amid heavy expected crowds).
Several healthcare providers are teaming up on a community health needs assessment to find rural gaps in care and help secure future funding in Wyoming County using a $36,000 grant from AllOne Charities and the Moses Taylor Foundation, with the project running through summer 2026.
Three Lackawanna County softball teams from Abington Heights, Holy Cross, and Valley View will compete for state titles this week at Penn State with games on Thursday and Friday.
Coaches and players cite strong teamwork + local field ties as key to their success.
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.
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