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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Electric City-based barbers at City Touch Barbershop gave free haircuts to over 30 kids this morning in Scranton. The shop stayed open past its normal 7:00 p.m. closing as Buona Pizza donated pizza and Hoop Heroes provided snacks and drinks. PA Homepage
- ➤ Over 300 PPL customers are without power in Scranton’s Hill Section and parts of Dunmore due to weather-related issues — crews plan to restore service by 7:30 p.m. WNEP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Manning’s Dairy Farm in Lackawanna County is using fans and water misters to cool its cows during a summer heatwave—farmers say the measures help manage lower milk output as demand for ice cream rises. The fifth-generation farm usually collects 60 to 62 pounds per cow each day and plans to keep supplying five local stores despite the heat stress. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Rob Bresnahan defended his vote for a federal spending bill that passed on May 22 and critics say will cut Medicaid benefits for millions. He said the bill—by adding work requirements and exceptions—protects coverage for low-income families in his district. WVIA
SHOP NEWS
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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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DJ Greenie Live Set
9 PM-12 AM — Mutant Brewing — General Admission — Experience an electrifying live performance by Mike Greenfield of Lotus.
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