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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Next Saturday, August 16th, the Outreach Center for Community Resources in Scranton will host a free Children's Career Fair for kids ages 2 to 12 with live music, about 40 vendors, and career information for parents; free parking is available (at Redner's Markets on 7th Avenue) along with complimentary bus rides. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph’s Melkite Greek-Catholic Church is hosting its annual Lebanese-American Food Fest today and Sunday on St. Francis Cabrini Avenue in West Scranton, where local families make traditional desserts with recipes passed down through generations—honoring the legacy of Lebanese immigrants. Kathie Abda Barrett and her relatives are working in a busy church kitchen to prepare pastries that continue this long-standing cultural tradition. WVIA
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Board members at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital voiced strong concerns over the potential sale to Tenor Health Foundation, which signed a letter of intent to buy Wilkes-Barre General, Moses Taylor, and Regional Hospital of Scranton—fearing that the new owner’s inexperience may divert profits away from their hospital. WNEP
- ➤ West Nile virus was found in four mosquito samples in Scranton on July 28 with no human infections reported—officials say residents should remove standing water and wear long sleeves when outside. A county report noted that 12 samples in total have tested positive for the virus this season. FOX 56
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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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