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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community events this weekend will bring food and fun as the Scranton-based Lebanese-American Food Fest serves Middle Eastern dishes and Luzerne County hosts the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival with a parade at 11 a.m. and a sausage tasting contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Pocono Mountains Flight Fest in Tobyhanna will show modern and old planes with helicopter rides and educational exhibits—engaging families—while other local events continue across the region. WVIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Duryea charged a 54-year-old man on August 5 after a ChildLine referral led to an investigation of allegations that he sexually abused and threatened a child for two years—he was arrested at a home on Greeley Street and now remains in Luzerne County Correctional Facility as the investigation continues. PA Homepage
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, families in Scranton attended a registration fair at McNichols Plaza Elementary School where students from kindergarten through 12th grade were enrolled and received free backpacks, books, and raffle prizes for the upcoming school year. Community organizations—MFHS, the Lackawanna County Children's Library, Outreach, Treasure House Child Development Center, and Scranton Counseling Center—helped families access additional local services. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A letter of intent signed last week by Commonwealth Health Systems lets Tenor Health Foundation move to acquire Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Commonwealth Health said the move — aimed at preserving local healthcare services — may bring Tenor Health employees to the hospitals in the coming days. WVIA
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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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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free entry — Get one-on-one help with your tech issues from smartphones to laptops.
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Oktoberfest Celebration
12-9 p.m. — Susquehanna Brewing Co. — $10 admission including your first drink — Enjoy craft brews, food, live music, and festive competitions at this lively Oktoberfest.
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