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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County officials hosted water safety lessons at Merli Sarnoski Park near Carbondale today to help residents prepare for summer — lifeguards offered swimming lessons while Wild Wellness NEPA taught boating safety classes. WNEP
- ➤ Church volunteers in Mocanaqua are preparing thousands of homemade pierogies for St. Mary’s Church Homecoming Picnic on August 30 and 31—using farmer’s cheese, eggs, and chives to keep a long-standing local tradition alive that was recognized in 1999. PA Homepage
- ➤ On August 2nd at 6 p.m. at Marywood University’s Nazareth Hall, a benefit event will raise funds to cover medical care and living expenses for more than 70 retired IHM Sisters from Our Lady of Peace in Dunmore—women who dedicated their lives to helping others. The event will give the community a chance to support the sisters as they prepare for ongoing care. WNEP
- ➤ PS Bank turned its parking lot near Clarks Summit into a drive-through that provided 10 free cases of water and snacks to 11 local fire departments to help firefighters stay hydrated during long, heated shifts — officials noted this support aids crew recovery. WNEP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hillside Farms in Luzerne County received a USDA grant to upgrade its aging dairy machinery. The farm, which processes more than 300 gallons of milk daily, will use the funds to buy a refurbished separator costing over $70,000 — a move to sustain its long-standing methods. WNEP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Barshawn Campbell, 29, from Scranton was charged after police say he made gun threats at a Sheetz parking lot in Taylor on July 7 at 6:30 p.m.—surveillance video showed him with a black firearm in his car during a road rage incident. PA Homepage
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Scranton School District has paused plans to close schools as Superintendent Erin Keating cited steady overall enrollment and a rising number of students with autism, expecting about 9,300 students this fall. School board member Sean McAndrew said the move will help avoid reopening schools later—district officials will review trends before making any further decisions. WVIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Geisinger opened a new 61,000-square-foot cancer center in Dickson City on June 23 after nearly three years of construction costing almost $60 million—patients in Lackawanna now have closer access to cancer care rather than traveling to Luzerne County. WVIA
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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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Diamond Sports Card & Collectible Show
10 AM – 5 PM — PNC Field — Admission details not listed — Experience the thrill of card collecting with top vendors and a lively stadium atmosphere.
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Jazz at the Pizza Joint
6-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Great food and live jazz — Enjoy smooth tunes with Bill on piano, Mike on saxophone, and Morrie Louden on bass.
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Electric City Love Con
10 AM – 5 PM — Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton — Check event page for costs — Celebrate romance literature with fellow enthusiasts in Scranton.
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