Good morning, Scranton.

Motorcyclists in Scranton will hold the 25th annual memorial ride to honor lives lost on 9/11, with route details and start time to be announced.

Local interest in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has surged in Lackawanna County since her passing + the United Way of Lackawanna now delivers new monthly books to children as part of the program that has supported early literacy since 1995.

Meals on Wheels NEPA's kitchen freezer malfunctioned last Friday at its new Cherry Street headquarters, risking 10,000 pounds of stock.

Volunteers saved 90% of the meals before technicians repaired the unit by Sunday, but a 10% loss occurred, so the nonprofit now seeks donations to cover the shortfall.

An authentic fragment of World Trade Center steel is displayed at the Dickson City Borough Building to remind residents of nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept.

11, and a public ceremony Friday will read the victims' names. Borough officials say the display offers a daily reminder of resilience and history.

Dam rehabilitation work began yesterday at Lackawanna State Park as DCNR drew down the 198-acre lake for safety upgrades while the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission eased fishing rules (a license is still needed), and the project will finish by January.

Luzerne County officials met Tuesday to address a rise in overdose deaths, noting that 12 of 35 cases involved a mix of cocaine and fentanyl.

They advise using fentanyl test strips (a tool to detect contamination) to help limit further cases.

Former New York Giants offensive lineman Chris Snee from Montrose and Shenandoah native Ted Lachowicz were inducted into the 2026 Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, recognized for their standout local sports careers (highlighting decades of achievement).