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Back Mountain gardens host tours this weekend

Lackawanna County wastewater treatment plant takes a proactive approach to 'forever chemicals'

The Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority is monitoring forever chemicals in the waste at its facilities in Lackawanna County. They’re doing this voluntarily - leaders say no regulations have been put in place by environmental agencies. The tests are to prepare the facility for any state or federal requirements.

Back Mountain, Luzerne County gardens on display this weekend

The summer heat is definitely here and gardening season is in full swing. A handful of the best gardens in the Back Mountain of Luzerne County will offer tours to the public this weekend.

SCI Waymart inmates care for fellow inmates who are in hospice

WVIA News' Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane talk about SCI Waymart's program that trains inmates to care for fellow inmates in hospice care.

Sarah Scinto is one of the original members of the WVIA News team, joining in January 2022 as a reporter and All Things Considered host. She now hosts Morning Edition on WVIA Radio and WVIA's weekday news podcast Up to Date, along with reporting on the community.