Good morning, Scranton.

The Greater Scranton YMCA launched its annual Halloween Costume Drive at the Dunmore Welcome Center and is accepting new and gently used costumes until Oct.

11. The YMCA will distribute costumes free of charge from Oct. 12 to Oct. 17 during regular hours.

Corscale joined a panel in Scranton Tuesday to discuss its Project Gravity data center in Archbald and said final land development plans will be submitted imminently (zoning requirements guide the project).

The company is working with local leaders and educators to support workforce training and address community concerns.

United Neighborhood Centers hosts its 18th annual Frolic-Harvest in Scranton — a community event offering local food, crafts, and family activities that celebrate the harvest season.

At Clarks Summit State Hospital, state leaders and IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine officials signed a deal to let future med students train in mental health care on site, with the first class starting in late summer 2027 and training set for 2029 (aiming to boost rural healthcare).

Luzerne County Community College hosted a symposium on skilled trade workforce shortages Tuesday at LCCC Scranton, gathering education, labor, and business leaders to discuss expanding career pathways and registered apprenticeships amid a projected 300,000-worker shortfall (by 2030).

North Branch Land Trust held its record-setting Barn Banquet at Friedman Farms on Monday to celebrate local farming and raise funds for farmland conservation (guests enjoyed a farm-to-table dinner and raffle).

The Evans sisters and their family shine on the tennis court in Montrose, as a WVIA News feature (published Sept.

22) highlights their strong teamwork and skill.