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Luzerne, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Luzerne! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Luzerne County couples just made their marriages official?
  • Duryea and Luzerne County officials investigate deadly Coxton Road crash
  • Want to help Luzerne County kids in foster care? Start here Thursday

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the new employee hide from his boss? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Luzerne County court notes: Marriages 7/5/26 (standardspeaker.com) — Luzerne County’s latest court filings show dozens of local couples tying the knot between June 23 and 29, including residents from Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Mountain Top, Harveys Lake, and more. If you know someone who recently married, their names may be on this week’s list of newly issued licenses.
   

2. Teenager dies in July Fourth car crash (timesleader.com) — A 19-year-old Pittston resident died late Saturday in a one-vehicle crash on Coxton Road, according to the Luzerne County Coroner. Duryea police say speed and weather likely contributed, and the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office and Duryea Police continue investigating after responders found the driver unresponsive inside the heavily damaged vehicle.
   

3. CASA of Wyoming Valley to celebrate ribbon-cutting for new location (timesleader.com) — CASA of Wyoming Valley, which advocates for abused and neglected children in Luzerne County courts, is opening a new office at 57 N. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre. Residents are invited Thursday at noon for a ribbon-cutting and open house to tour the space, meet staff, and learn how volunteers can support local kids in foster care.
   

4. Eckley Miners' Village receives grant (standardspeaker.com) — Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County just secured a $21,525 Inspire! Grant to expand school and community access to its coal-region history programs. The funding will underwrite transportation scholarships, free multimedia education kits, and a traveling trunk presentation that brings Eckley’s stories directly into local classrooms and organizations.
   

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Ok Luzerne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because good employees are hard to find (Thank you Pete C. for sending it in!)
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