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Broadway in Scranton is looking for stories from those who were either stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on 9/11 or helped those who found themselves grounded in Canada. That’s ahead of a weekend of performances of “Come From Away.” The Tony Award-winning hit musical is based on the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Four performances will be shown at the Scranton Cultural Center from April 5 to 7. To share your story email Ali Basalyga at ali@nacentertainment.com.
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The Catherine McAuley Center is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea Party in Scranton on Saturday, April 27. The event is open to the community and includes refreshments, finger sandwiches and dessert. There will be children’s activities, a family photo station, door prizes, raffles and more. The tea party will be at the Space at Olive on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 per adult and up to four children 18 and under. Sponsorship, donation and volunteer opportunities are available. For more details, contact Mary-Pat Ward, the Catherine McAuley Center Development Director, at 570-342-1342 or mpward@catherinemcauleycenter.org. To purchase sponsorship or tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/2024cmcteaparty
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Northeastern Pennsylvania received a new designation this month. The Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton region was recognized as a top location across the U.S. for economic development projects in 2023. With 26 completed projects last year, the area placed ninth on the list compiled by Site Selection Magazine. It’s part of the Tier 2 Metro category for areas with populations between 200,000 and one million people. The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area of the Lehigh Valley tops the Tier 2 category, with 50 economic development projects, for the Site Selection awards. Pottsville, Schuylkill County, ranked number 4 in “Micropolitan” areas across the country. The list includes cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. The magazine’s Governor’s Cup Awards are awarded each each year.
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Dave & Buster's is set to open at the Shoppes at Montage next month. The arcade, restaurant, and sports bar is hiring 180 people before opening its doors April 15th. Open positions include servers, bartenders, game techs, and more. Visit https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/careers/ to apply.
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The Montrose Driver’s License Center will be closed for renovations from March 9 to March 12. The work includes new flooring, painting, restroom accessibility updates and general repairs. PennDOT will also add additional customer seating and new workstations to the counter processing areas. The center at 78 Grow Avenue in Montrose will resume its normal operations on Tuesday, March 12, at 8:30 a.m.
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The Anthracite Heritage Museum and Eckley Miners’ Village have reopened for the spring season. Eckley – the preserved coal mining town – will be open for extended hours this year. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. The museum at McDade Park in Scranton also has extended hours from Thursday to Sunday. Both attractions are run by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Charter Day celebrates the founding of Pennsylvania and will be held on Monday, March 11. Admission is free admission across all state historic sites and museums.
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Area seniors who want to avoid being scammed are encouraged to attend a seminar next week. The Senior Scam Seminar is set for Thursday, March 14, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 4 E. Center Hill Road in Dallas. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The free seminar begins at 11 a.m. The seminar will be led by David Shallcross. He is the director of senior protection with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. A variety of topics will be discussed. Reservations are required. and can be made by contact state Rep. Mike Cabell's Dallas office at 570-675-6000.
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A youth hunter safety course will be held on Saturday. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, all first-time hunters and trappers must complete the Basic Hunter-Trapper Education course. That’s before they can purchase a state hunting or trapping license. Attendees must be at least 11 years old and will learn a variety of safety and techniques. Participants must pass a certification exam at the end of class. The class is hosted by state Rep. Alec Ryncavage and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ashley Borough Building.
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Peter J. Baddick III will pay fine with no admission of guilt
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Children who are visually impaired are invited to a beeping egg hunt. Northeast Sight will host the event on March 24, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn East Mountain in Wilkes-Barre. The whole family is welcome to the event, and siblings can participate in a separate egg hunt. To register, call Kris at 570-693-3555 x227 or send her an email at kris@northeastsight.org. The deadline for registration is March 14.
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Rynell Brooks-Brown was arrested after an hours long standoff incident in Williamsport. During the incident, Brooks-Brown held a known hostage at gunpoint while police attempted negotiations for him to surrender.
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The Osterhout Free Library is hosting a series of Adulting 101 programs for teens. The programs are open for ages 12 to 18. Participants may sign up for one or all of the sessions. Space is limited for each program at the library located at 71 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre. Sessions include: Career Coaching, March 6, 5 p.m.; Meal Prep Made Easy, March 9, 10 a.m.; Dollars and Sense, March 20, 5 p.m.; Talk with a Cop, March 27, 5 p.m.; And Sew it Begins Again, April 1, at 4 p.m.; and Beginners Yoga, April 11, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required and is available online at: https://osterhout.info/program-registration/ or by contacting the library at 570-823-0156. More details about the programs can be by visiting https://osterhout.info/kids-teens-adults/teens/