Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Sgt. First Class Paul Welby, known for supporting veterans and community programs, died Friday after battling esophageal cancer — colleagues recall his tireless service and kindness that raised awareness of veterans' health challenges.
Families enjoyed the University of Scranton’s F.I.R.S.T.
Program Family Fun Day at Novembrino Park — Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center offered school supplies, free food, and games while hundreds of locals benefitted from back-to-school support.
On Good Natured, Don Jacobs and award-winning journalist Kat Bolus spotlight Northeast Pennsylvania fairs, festivals, and the upcoming hunting season (Sept.
12) while covering NEPA Ring Rescue and the Little League Grand Slam Parade in Williamsport.
🎭 Culture
Scranton Music Association hosted the Nay Aug Park Summer Concert Series Monday with Jack Mead and his band performing jazz.
Three concerts remain: Merchants of Groove on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m., Teddy Young & The Aces on Monday, Aug. 31, and Destination West on Sunday, Sept. 6.
🏥 Health
Officials say two mosquito samples collected Aug.
17 in Scranton and Moosic tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the eighth detection this summer, though no human cases have been reported, and they urge residents to remove standing water.
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