Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of September.
Good morning, Scranton.
🏘️ Community
The 5th annual Bogeys for Burkey tournament at Pine Hills Country Club sold out this afternoon — raising funds for Make-A-Wish to help local sick children in Lackawanna County.
The event honors Frank Burke, whose legacy inspires community support.
📰 Economy
Gasoline prices near Scranton remain high after Labor Day as expensive crude oil keeps the national average at $4.15 per gallon plus local prices rose 12 cents this week; seasonal factors that usually ease costs have been delayed by ongoing supply challenges.
🌲 Environment
Controlled burns are protecting the Moosic Mountain ecosystem, as WVIA’s Kat Bolus shared insights from her visit to Eales Preserve (Lackawanna County) during Morning Edition airing today.
🏥 Health
Today at McDade Park, engines revved as the first annual Horsepower for Hope Car and Bike Show raised funds for Amanda Miller, who fights Stage Three Breast Cancer.
Proceeds from vehicle registration, food trucks and raffles will ease her treatment costs.
Equines for Freedom is hosting an open house today at its Clarks Summit farm to offer free equine EMDR therapy for veterans, military personnel and first responders with PTSD.
Attendees will learn how the therapy works — a community service that emphasizes privacy.
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