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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-year-old Eddie Kaufman — known for his skills in baseball and golf — is fighting T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia as local supporters held a fundraiser at Montage Mountain to help with his medical and travel costs. The event featured raffle baskets, silent auctions and a cornhole tournament as part of a growing wave of community support. FOX 56
- ➤ Firefighters from Taylor Fire and Rescue hosted a strongman competition to raise funds and boost volunteer sign-ups. Competitors took on tasks such as the fire truck pull—where one competitor nearly pulled 40,000 pounds—adding to the challenge and fun of the event. FOX 56
- ➤ Pharaoh's Car Club Scranton Chapter hosted its first Cars and Coffee event at Scranton Lace Village on Saturday+ the event took place during a break from weeks of heavy rain and organizers said they plan more events soon+. WNEP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendents in rural Northeast Pennsylvania fear program cuts and layoffs as new state funds favor historically underfunded districts—leaders have formed a coalition and met with lawmakers to call for changes to the funding formula and cyber charter reform. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials said that SNAP has helped nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians by providing food for families and support for local farmers, while federal proposals may soon cut aid and cost the state more than $1 billion—officials warned that changes could leave vulnerable groups at risk. Lawmakers introduced the SAFE Cities Act to support communities that back law enforcement and offered a bipartisan resolution condemning rising antisemitic violence—both measures are now under review. Go Lackawanna
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC data shows this tick season may be severe as experts (including local health officials) advise checking for ticks to lower the risk of Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis. WVIA
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bombers beat the Fightins at the Lackawanna League Field of Dreams All-Star game held at PNC Field — earning them bragging rights. The win boosted the Bombers' local standing and continued their tradition of strong play. WNEP
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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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Playmaker College Basketball Camp
July 14-18 — University of Scranton — Registration Required — Enhance your child's basketball skills and leadership in a focused environment.
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Creed: The Summer of '99 Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Montage Mountain — Tickets from $69 — Experience the triumphant return of Creed with hit anthems and exciting support acts Daughtry and Mammoth WVH.
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