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Sarah Scinto is the local host of Morning Edition on WVIA. She is a Connecticut native and graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, and has previously covered Northeastern Pennsylvania for The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Citizens’ Voice and Greater Pittston Progress.
You can email Sarah at sarahscinto@wvia.org
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The president of Commonwealth University is stepping down and we have an update on the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence.Plus, football players at Wilkes University rally their fellow students to join a bone marrow registry. -
More than 500 Scranton Republicans received the wrong mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary election. And meet Gates, a goldendoodle with an important mission - helping a Scranton detective recover from a shooting.
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April 28, 2025 - A local recovery house plans expansion while the federal government looks to cut health spending. And, are you looking for a new audiobook to listen to while you do some yard work or walk the dog? We’ve got you covered. We’ll also bring you some insight into a local nonprofit from Lisa Mazzarella’s Community Connections.
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A historic week for the Catholic church comes to a close. A group from Central Pennsylvania is in Rome in time for the funeral of Pope Francis, and the leader of the Harrisburg Catholic diocese will attend. And an Episcopal church in Scranton is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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April is Autism Awareness month, and students with autism had the chance to see how Wilkes-Barre’s government works. And, Real ID is coming - are you ready?
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There’s been a lot going on in Scranton and Lackawanna County this week. McDade Park will have a disc golf course this summer and the case over how to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner made it to court.
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Catholic faithful around the world mourn the passing of Pope Francis. We’ll hear from local Catholic leaders on their reflections and face-to-face meetings with the late pontiff.
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April 21, 2025 — this weekend was historic. Pope Francis passed away early this morning and the Museum of the American Revolution commemorated the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world."
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We’re all about eggs this Good Friday - there’s an egg hunt just for adults coming up this Easter weekend, and we’ll discover a Lithuanian egg decorating tradition.
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April 17, 2025 - the American Cancer Society needs more volunteers to drive cancer patients to their appointments. And, a warrant reveals more about the man who allegedly firebombed the PA governor’s residence.
