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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NEPA Ring Rescue—a group of metal-detecting volunteers from Lackawanna County—is searching an Exeter yard for a lost 1985 Seton Catholic High School ring that means a lot to its owner. The team uses its detectors to find sentimental items and will resume its search after a rain pause. WVIA
- ➤ Advocates and local leaders held a disability town hall at the Lackawanna County Trolley Museum to mark 35 years since the ADA was signed—community members shared concerns about possible Medicaid cuts and other challenges they face. The event aimed to spur more action from lawmakers to improve services for those with disabilities. WNEP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State police announced DUI checkpoints will start today and run through August 3 — the stops target roadways with high DUI violations and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for drivers over the .08 blood alcohol limit. PA Homepage
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since 2021, Scranton invested over $25 million in parks with two pool complexes open plus plans for a third pool, a new cricket pitch, dog parks and upgraded play areas underway. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced 13 additional Sunday hunting dates that will begin in September after the state lifted its ban. WVIA
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said on Tuesday that billions in state aid for schools, libraries, and human services will be delayed as the budget stalemate continues; more than $2 billion in payments to school districts, state universities and county child welfare programs may be affected. WVIA
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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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Railfest 2025
All day — Steamtown National Historic Site — Admission details TBA — Celebrate the centennial of a steam locomotive with train rides, displays, and interactive programs for all ages.
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Anberlin Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Ritz Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energizing performance of Anberlin at the Ritz Theater in Scranton.
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