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Scranton
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scranton food banks are stocking up on supplies as a USDA letter warns that SNAP benefits funding may pause in November if the government shutdown continues. Local leaders and SNAP users worry that rising need will force tougher choices for meals—residents and organizations are preparing for harder times ahead. PA Homepage
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pittston Area Superintendent Kevin Booth did not attend the first school board meeting after he was charged with simple assault and harassment on October 5 — the district is treating the matter as a personnel issue — while Assistant Superintendent John Haas said internal protocols are being followed. FOX 56
- ➤ Pittston Area Superintendent Kevin Booth did not attend Tuesday's school board meeting after being charged with simple assault and harassment on October 5 — Assistant Superintendent John Haas said the district is following established processes and would not comment on Booth's employment status. FOX 56
- ➤ Everhart Museum staff in Scranton reacted as a decades-long art heist mystery closed with three individuals convicted for stealing museum artwork on Sunday morning (9:30 a.m.), while national headlines noted that eight priceless jewels were recently stolen from the Louvre in Paris. FOX 56
- ➤ Dunmore resident Thomas Clark, who followed the borough’s trap, neuter, and release program, was fined over $400 for feeding stray cats after a neighbor complaint—he now faces a ban on feeding these cats. PA Homepage
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Pittston Area School District did not answer questions about its superintendent, Kevin Booth, who is accused of assaulting his wife earlier this month — the assistant superintendent said the matter will be handled as a private personnel issue with legal processes underway. PA Homepage
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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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Mixed Media Card Making Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Retro Cafe — Free for OAOA Members, $15 suggested donation — Discover the art of mixed media as you create your own unique cards in a cozy café setting.
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