Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
Good morning, Scranton.
Local kids can look forward to a Christmas gift from the annual bike donation drive.
The Scranton School District + State Senator Marty Flynn are partnering with All About the Kids Bicycles to distribute donated bikes from a warehouse near Pittston across the 22nd District.
Scranton’s Santa Train rides offer a final festive journey this weekend at Steamtown National Historic Site.
Families will enjoy an hour-long trip through the historic rail yard and Nay Aug Park with music, a Santa visit, and holiday activities, while proceeds support the Iron Horse Society (rail heritage preservation).
A large tree fell on a home on Ralph Ln. in Moosic today, displacing a family while all occupants escaped without injury and received shelter from neighbors and the Red Cross as first responders arrived to secure the area.
Scranton’s Green Ridge Street Bridge has reopened after nearly a year-long closure amid a $20 million replacement project; work will continue on the north side — curbs, sidewalks, drainage and traffic signals are set to be completed next fall.
Attorney Keith Figured advises residents to document signs such as physical injuries, emotional shifts and financial changes when suspecting elder abuse in a nursing home, taking dated photos and keeping records as evidence.
He recommends contacting the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hotline (1-800-490-8505) immediately.
The Riverside and Holy Cross boys basketball teams are set to face off as the Lackawanna League and Wyoming Valley conference games begin soon in Scranton.
FOX56's Bob Ide noted that local winter sports — including wrestling and swimming — are gaining attention, with updates on the Penguins also shared.
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Scranton Running Company — Cost varies — Participate in a fun run with options for a 5k, 10k, or a leisurely 2mi walk along the scenic river.
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