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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Valor Clinic Foundation plans to feed about 550 families of veterans with 15,000 meals this holiday season, seeking donations and volunteer drivers. PA Homepage
- ➤ The historic site of the Rocky Glen amusement park in Lackawanna County, a local heritage landmark since 1886, is now on the market for $14 million. PA Homepage
- ➤ Scranton's Zoning Board has approved the conversion of two former nursing homes into a drug and alcohol rehab center and a transitional housing facility for recovering women. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Blind student, Fabio Zapata Morales, shares his musical talent with his peers at Scranton High School, inspiring the community after moving from Peru. WNEP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Bob Casey reflects on his 18-year tenure in the U.S. Senate, highlighting his pride in legislative achievements such as the American Rescue Plan and expressing hope for the future of projects like the Scranton to New York City passenger rail. WNEP
- ➤ Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak urges Scranton to remove President Joe Biden's name from street signs due to his disapproval of Biden commuting a former judge's sentence. WVIA
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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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