Tuesday, September 22 @ 06:01:04 EST — Good morning, NEPA.
Good morning, NEPA! It's a big day for baseball nostalgia and civic housekeeping — grab your coffee, because there's a lot to sort through, from a beloved ballclub's name change to a measles push at the fair.
The RailRiders are riding off into the sunset — name change coming after 13 seasons (WBRE/WYOU 28/22 News)After 13 seasons cheering them on in Moosic, our Triple-A club is retiring the "RailRiders" name. Get ready for a rebrand, and start your farewell chants now.
Court fight brewing over Luzerne County's anti-discrimination repeal referendum (Times Leader)An attorney says a Luzerne County Court filing is planned to try to stop the repeal referendum from reaching voters. Expect this one to stay in the headlines through Election Day.
Penn State selling closing Wilkes-Barre and Shenango campuses for $6.25M (Spotlight PA)Trustees approved selling the two closing campuses to private developers, marking a big change for the Wilkes-Barre area. The land heads to new hands as Penn State trims its branch footprint.
Measles outbreak nears 800 cases as free vaccines head to the Bloomsburg Fair (WNEP-TV 16)Pennsylvania's measles count is closing in on 800, and health officials are offering free MMR shots right at the Bloomsburg Fair. The debate has even drawn in Gov. Shapiro, who blasted federal officials as "incompetent."
Pittston Township and Pittston City finalize 22-acre land transfer at Stauffer Pointe (Fox56 WOLF-TV)Both municipalities have signed off on moving roughly 22 acres of undeveloped land from the township to the city. The 2-1 township vote sends the deal forward for final approval.
Quick Hits
· Heads up, commuters: I-81 roadwork in Lackawanna County could slow your Tuesday drive between Dickson City and Dunmore.· Wilkes University lands a $200,000 state grant to upgrade its nursing lab.· Reminder: Pennsylvania's voter registration deadline for November is Oct. 19.· State police say counterfeit cash was used during a blackjack game at Mount Airy Casino.· A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an accidental shooting Saturday night in White Haven.· The Poconos are already showing early fall color as the region gears up for peak foliage.· Scranton police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a theft at McGinty's Bar on Dickson Avenue.· State police are still hunting for two more victims in a gold theft scam that cost one woman about $200,000.
That's your morning rundown — take it easy out there, NEPA, and we'll see you tomorrow.
