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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Artists will paint live alpacas and feed them carrots during a Painting with Alpacas event on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Windy Haven Farm in Covington Twp, while Swap Scranton hosts a pop-up market and clothing swap at the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton from 12 to 5 p.m. Meanwhile, dragon boat teams will race on the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WVIA
- ➤ Yesterday, Dunmore Health Care Center hosted its first vintage car show where residents and community members enjoyed 1950s and 1960s music, a cookout, raffle baskets donated by community partners, and a showcase of classic cars—money raised will support more community outings for residents. FOX 56
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out on Burke Street in Dunmore at 3 a.m. Thursday and forced four people to leave their home — they are now staying with family while officials investigate the cause. WNEP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Public school districts in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania are set to start the 2025-2026 school year with dates from Aug 14th to early September. In Scranton, classes will begin on Aug 27th — each district follows its own schedule. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scranton Counseling Center hosted its inaugural Summer Splash for Mental Health on Thursday, August 14, offering catered barbecue, summer drink tickets, music, shaved ice, games+raffles to help reduce the stigma of therapy. The event aimed to raise funds for the center’s community programs. FOX 56
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Crestwood Comets are set to begin their season and compete for a playoff spot under head coach Ryan Arcangeli after last season's near miss—a District 2 4A semifinal loss to Valley View. Senior quarterback Jaden Shedlock, returning after an ACL injury, leads a young team ready to face tough competition in the Wyoming Valley Conference. WNEP
- ➤ The Wyoming Valley Challenger League from Luzerne County is going to play in the Little League World Series for the first time and will take the field at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23 at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport—having practiced hard in the summer heat to be ready for this debut. FOX 56
- ➤ At Wednesday’s RailRiders game, executive Jason Saunders delivered a surprise first pitch proposal for his mom Tammy—captured on video as the team beat the Indianapolis Indians 6-5. 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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