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Monday, September 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma helped out on Sunday at Big Cash Bingo at Irem Pavilion in Back Mountain — funds raised supported Irem Shrine's mission to help children at Shriners Hospitals for Children. PA Homepage
- ➤ Artur Zelenko, a 17-year-old senior at Wyoming Seminary who fled Ukraine after bombings in February 2022, has raised $700 through his Rebuild Ukraine campaign to support soldiers and rebuild homes in his native land—he now studies and plays soccer in Luzerne County while planning more fundraising efforts for Ukraine's future recovery. WVIA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crowds gathered in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre on Sunday to honor late political activist Charlie Kirk—who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University—and signed a card and petition to end political violence. PA Homepage
- ➤ A vigil for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk was held on Sunday at the Lackawanna County Courthouse in Scranton after he was shot and killed at a university event in Utah last week — organizers said many community members gathered to honor his memory. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Saint Ann Maronite Catholic Church hosted the Lebanese Heritage Festival in Scranton where residents enjoyed authentic Lebanese dishes — live music and traditional dab-key dancing — and celebrated three decades of culture. WNEP
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Johnson College hosted its first Truck — Cruiser Palooza where local attendees toured vehicles such as a lowboy, rescue truck, school bus and classic cars while raising funds for SkillsUSA. FOX 56
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The Duprees Live Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience the magic of timeless music with the legendary Duprees.
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free entry — Get one-on-one help with your tech problems at the library's Tech Table.
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free service — Get personalized help for your tech troubles with smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
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A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting return of Irish music and dance that has captivated audiences across the USA.
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