Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Father Joseph Elston of St. Mary's in Avoca recalled how parishioners turned to prayer after 9/11, noting that crowded weekend masses brought comfort during a difficult time.
He emphasized that the power of prayer and community remains strong 25 years later.
WVIA President and CEO Carla McCabe was named a 2026 Peace Award honoree (Susan Merrill-Constance Kozel Award) by the Peace and Justice Center for her work in public media.
The award ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at Appletree Terrace in Dallas.
Today, WVIA News reports on the lasting impact of the Sept.
11 attacks 25 years later as reporters — Roger DuPuis, Sarah Hofius Hall and Sarah Scinto examine how the event continues to shape local memories and community responses in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania.
🏈 Sports
Lackawanna College football will play its first PSAC game as coach Mark Ross prepares the team to host Seton Hill on Saturday — a debut that marks a new chapter in local sports.
A local podcast preview will cover the upcoming Wyoming Valley West vs. West Scranton matchup as part of Friday Night Rivals.
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