🌱 Which West Pittston students just graduated from Penn State Scranton?
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- Which West Pittston students just graduated from Penn State Scranton?
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- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy and cool with a shower, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
- Friday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Penn State Scranton graduates ready for the next chapter (thetimes-tribune.com) — West Pittston gets a proud shout-out as local students Emma Sokaloski and James Bernosky Jr. are among Penn State Scranton’s Class of 2026 graduates. The story recaps Saturday’s commencement in Scranton, highlights honors and student marshals, and lists all degree recipients from across Northeast Pennsylvania and beyond. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Trust Shift: How Great Leaders Build High-Performing →
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce 84 W. South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701 Wilkes University, Henry Student Center, Second Floor.
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Salem Township Residential Electronics Recycling Event →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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Trivia Night →
Susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S Main St, Pittston
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Salem Township Residential Community Shred Day →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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Riverside Varsity Baseball @ Old Forge →
Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St, Old Forge
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Baseball - Varsity - Boys
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
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NAMI Family-to-Family →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
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Titan Award Celebration 2026 honoring Secretary Michael B. Carroll
Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce The BANKS Waterfront Venue 304 Kennedy Blvd. - Pittston
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Act 80 Day PM (Student Early Dismissal)
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Softball - Varsity - Girls
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
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The Petite Dancer: Strawberry Shortcake & Celebrate Good Times! →
Romar Dance Studio, 201 Sussex St, Old Forge
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Swoyersville Residential Paper Shredding Event →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar, 675 Main Street, Swoyersville
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Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Pittston
- H.S. BASEBALL: Cougars' young players filling important roles (centredaily.com)
- Warrant issued for Pittston man in ‘house of horrors' assault case (timesleader.com)
- Luzerne County, redevelopment authority reach tentative deal to settle rail litigation (citizensvoice.com)
Exeter
- What's Up, NEPA? — Week of Monday, May 11, 2026 (timesleader.com)
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