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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dickson City celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday by teaming with Crowned Loyalty Car Club to hold a car show where nearly four dozen vehicles competed for trophies for best domestic, best foreign, and best of show; the event raised about $500 for a local food pantry (Valley Village of Volunteers). PA Homepage
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Swoyersville borough council member Adam Christian, 49, faces criminal mischief charges after returning to a hunting cabin in Apolacon Township despite a ban issued in April—police said he spray painted a rainbow with a homophobic message and broke windows and a chimney pipe. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The lost Civil War sword of Scranton hero Lieutenant Ezra Griffin has returned after months of fundraising and was purchased for $6,000 when an antiques dealer in Arizona reached out to local experts — it will now be displayed at the G.A.R. museum inside Steamtown Mall — honoring his legacy. WNEP
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health officials advise using the three D's — drain, dress, defend — to ward off mosquitoes this summer. They say these simple steps help reduce bites and keep our community safe. WVIA
- ➤ The National Health Corps Community Health Fellowship, which places service members at local nonprofits across nine counties, faces uncertainty as proposed federal grant cuts from DOGE put its future at risk—local leaders say a new grant request may extend the program for three more years. The program, currently funded through summer, is key for training community health workers and supporting local health services. WVIA
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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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