Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Scranton.
Comcast donated 35 new laptops and $35,000 to Outreach — a Scranton nonprofit that helps residents overcome barriers to employment — on Wednesday, July 9.
The donation will help community members improve digital skills for job searches and accessing online resources.
State police in Wyoming County are searching for 32-year-old Tiffany Sherbondy of Tunkhannock after she was last seen on July 1 at 10:00 a.m. near the 2400 block of State Route 6 in Factoryville—she is 5 ft 5 in, 110 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes and may have ties to Wayne and Lackawanna Counties.
Duryea police are looking for a suspect after vehicles were broken into overnight on Spring—Hope, Church, and Main Streets near Avoca, and they described the suspect as a man driving a sedan.
South Abington Township is hosting the free Lakeside Summer Concert Series at Hillside Park, where local bands will play live music every Wednesday from June 18 until August 20 — guests can enjoy scenic views and a mix of folk, blues, acoustic and more.
City council deadlocked on extending downtown Scranton parking hours and left Saturday metered parking off while warning that a default risk remains—Council President Gerald Smurl said negotiations with bondholders continue and a vote on parking rate increases is expected next Tuesday.
Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 on July 9 to repeal Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban—changes will take effect in 60 days to allow an expanded deer season as farmers now support the move to curb crop damage.
Former executive director Justin Behrens stepped down from Keystone Mission as it closed its Scranton center and planned to shut the Wilkes-Barre facility—Luzerne County is investigating the mission's use of ARPA funds and will sue once the review is complete.
Community organizations in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties have invested millions since April to help keep Community Health Systems’ Scranton hospitals open as officials work to find a new buyer — the funds support hospital payroll and staff after a proposed deal fell through last November. Local leaders say the contributions are critical for maintaining services until a long-term solution is reached.
Playmaker College Basketball Camp
July 14-18 — University of Scranton — Registration Required — Enhance your child's basketball skills and leadership in a focused environment.
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.
DJ Greenie Live Set
9 PM-12 AM — Mutant Brewing — General Admission — Experience an electrifying live performance by Mike Greenfield of Lotus.
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.
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.
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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