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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A family in Lackawanna County plans to rebuild their Little Free Library, a cherished community resource since 2013, with an improved design for long-lasting service.  WNEP

CRIME NEWS

  • Two women were arrested for operating a prostitution service out of a Scranton spa following a police sting.  PA Homepage

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • President Joe Biden commuted the prison sentence of Michael Conahan, a former judge involved in a scheme sending children to for-profit jails, causing dismay among affected families and Pennsylvania's governor.  WVIA

HEALTH NEWS

  • Pennsylvania dairy farms remain unaffected by the avian influenza outbreak affecting the U.S. agriculture industry, thanks to early and stringent testing measures.  WVIA
  • The sale of Wilkes-Barre General, Moses-Taylor, and Scranton Regional hospitals collapsed, leaving their futures uncertain and sparking a town hall meeting to explore solutions.  WNEP

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • New Year's Eve Comedy Celebration at Scranton Comedy Club

    Celebrate New Year's Eve with a variety of performances including headliners Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, along with music, dancing, and an open bar.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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