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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frank's Place in Simpson is offering free meals to current and former police officers after a deadly shooting in York County killed three officers and injured two—owner Frank Cerminaro hopes the gesture supports law enforcement—and many officers and patrons have expressed their heartfelt thanks. WNEP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lackawanna County school districts are facing funding problems as the state budget remains overdue since July 1, leaving the Scranton School District without its expected $19 million and at risk of missing another $10—11 million if delays continue. The Old Forge district plans a $1.5 million tax anticipation note to cover bills amid these financial shortages. PA Homepage
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Scranton announced a partnership with DoorDash to support small business owners through the Accelerator for Local Businesses program—running from October through November and offering approved applicants a $5,000 marketing credit and technical training. Applications are being accepted until September 30. FOX 56
- ➤ Two voters filed a county court challenge on September 18th to remove independent county commissioner candidate Ryan Runco from the November 4 ballot after they said his nomination papers had errors—such as unregistered and incomplete signatures. WVIA
- ➤ At a Wednesday meeting in Lackawanna County, commissioners clashed over the property tax reassessment—some wanted to slow the process so residents could better understand their taxes while others warned that delaying it would cost the county. The final decision will be made before the new budget is passed and the special election on November 4 may decide the missing commissioner spot. WNEP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide previewed today's Loyalsock at Bloomsburg high school football game and the upcoming North Pocono at Abington Heights match—he noted the bands and cheerleaders are ready as the season reaches week five. Listeners can tune in on WVIA-FM at 7:51 and 9:51 a.m. or stream the segment online. WVIA
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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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Blast from the Past Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket price unknown — Relive the golden harmonies of The Del Satins, one of the iconic vocal groups of the 1960s.
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