Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials advocate using the Megan’s Law website to check for registered sex offenders in neighborhoods before trick-or-treating to ensure children's safety. PA Homepage
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State representatives in Old Forge heard testimonies on the challenges facing volunteer firefighters and EMS, including membership declines, financial struggles, and the impact of recent legislative support. FOX 56
- ➤ Lackawanna County residents express concerns and offer suggestions to commissioners about a proposed 33% property tax increase to address millions in county debt. PA Homepage
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission orders Electric City Aquarium to compensate a former employee with over $66,000 for wrongful termination due to reporting sexual harassment. PA Homepage
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Scranton Turkey Trot
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