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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Scranton, the Family-to-Family Christmas basket giveaway, supported by Friends of the Poor, provided 4,000 families with holiday meals, marking a significant increase from the 1,200 families served in previous years. PA Homepage
- ➤ Scranton students create cards attached to teddy bears for Ukrainian children in hospitals, with the Scranton Rotary Club also sending $300,000 in medical equipment. WVIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ TSA officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport confiscated a loaded 9mm handgun from a passenger's carry-on, resulting in a potential civil penalty for the individual. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kerry Browning is officially appointed as the director of the Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services, receiving a $130,000 annual salary with substantial state reimbursement, after successfully leading the agency towards regaining its full operating license. 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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