Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Scranton Fire Rescue 1 handles technical rescues with special equipment — from high-angle rope operations to swiftwater rescues — ensuring community safety during car crashes and floods.
Captain Robert Zoltewicz said the team trains rigorously for over 2,000 calls annually.
North Pocono Public Library is hosting its first-ever Scarecrow Showdown with Clifton Township, Jefferson Township, Moscow Borough, Roaring Brook Township, and Thornhurst Township designing scarecrows as residents donate nonperishable food to cast votes; the event runs through Halloween and benefits the local food pantry.
🎭 Culture
Gravestone Manor debuts 'Bloodbound,' a new haunted house that supports United Way of Wyoming Valley by raising funds from ticket sales.
Performances run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 30 at the Trion Warehouse on PA-315 in Plains Twp & tickets cost $12; visitors note it is not for children under 8.
🎓 Education
Misericordia University announced plans to open Northeastern Pennsylvania’s first law school — with classes set for fall 2028.
The university will lease part of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus and launch a $10 million fundraising campaign to support the new program.
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