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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Clarks Summit are selling pumpkins to raise funds for a mission trip to central Appalachia where teams will repair homes and build wheelchair ramps. The fundraiser runs Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through October 31—organizers aim to raise $5000 per team. PA Homepage
- ➤ Luzerne County's Weinberg Food Bank in Jenkins Township has reduced food supplies for more than 300 pantries—facing rising demand and empty shelves amid a four-month state budget impasse—and local donations have slowed. Governor Shapiro urged the state senate to act as food bank staff struggle to meet the growing need in the community. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania trivia details state symbols that show the commonwealth's heritage and natural beauty with examples like the Eastern Hellbender and Brig Niagara. The guide also lists symbols such as milk, white-tailed deer, Great Dane, mountain laurel, trilobite, Ruffed Grouse, fireflies, Brook Trout, and Eastern Hemlock (each chosen to mark aspects of history and conservation). PA Homepage
- ➤ The Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County laid a wreath at the statue of Christopher Columbus on Courthouse Square on Monday, October 13 (continuing a 117-year tradition) with about a dozen people honoring Italian American heritage. PA Homepage
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Scranton and its 290-member faculty union remain far apart in new contract talks after the agreement expired on September 1, with union leader Stacey Muir saying a 2.25% pay raise does not keep pace with rising costs. The university cited fiscal challenges and defended its offer as faculty continue working under minimal compliance—spurring ongoing disputes over pay and benefits. WVIA
- ➤ The GAR Museum in Scranton held its first Civil War seminar at The Marketplace at Steamtown on Monday evening with guest speaker Tim Pierce from Gettysburg National Military Park — he shared local stories about Pennsylvania Reserve soldiers from Luzerne and Lackawanna; the museum will host more talks with experts to preserve the region's war history. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted Monday to let Philadelphia-based WHYY take over WPSU’s radio and TV operations so the station can serve Central Pennsylvania without a $17 million subsidy. WHYY will have 30 days to secure $8.36 million in funding and the deal still needs approval from WHYY’s board and the FCC. PA Homepage
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Army veteran Sgt. First Class Paul Welby is battling esophageal cancer—he says his exposure to burn pits during deployment led to his diagnosis. His family and neighbors will host a community fundraiser at VFW Post 25 in Scranton on Sunday, October 19th, from noon to 6 to help cover future costs and raise awareness. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football coach James Franklin was fired from Penn State after earning 104 wins, and students at Penn State Scranton shared mixed opinions about his departure—some say he rebuilt the team while others feel he should have left sooner. They hope the new leadership will guide the team toward championships in the near future. PA Homepage
- ➤ Russ Keeler, who tried to break a world record by running the Steamtown Marathon in 50 bras, pulled out after about three miles because of breathing issues—he competed on Sunday and is now raising funds for Think Pink Mountain Top to help women with cancer care. WVIA
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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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Family Friendly Halloween Bash!
7-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a spooky dance party with fun Halloween activities for all ages.
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The Neil Diamond Experience
2-3:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the tribute to Neil Diamond with captivating performances by Robert Neary.
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Foreigner Tribute Concert by Urgent
7-8:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying tribute to the iconic rock band Foreigner.
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