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
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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.
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