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Good morning, NEPA! Today's news leans nostalgic and neighborly — from Wilkes-Barre's homegrown artists to the Vietnam Wall returning to Nay Aug Park. Grab your coffee and settle in.

Traveling Vietnam Wall returns to Nay Aug Park for first time in 15 years (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
The traveling wall and "Cost of Freedom" tribute is now on display in Scranton, honoring more than 58,000 fallen soldiers. It's a rare chance for the community to reflect and remember.

Mark Cohen turned 1970s Wilkes-Barre into world-class art (Times Leader)
The Forty Fort High grad, born in 1943, built an international photography career capturing the Wyoming Valley. A reminder that world-class talent has deep NEPA roots.

Kingston Community Garden blooms despite zoning troubles (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
Founder Jayanne Czerniakowski's Green Neighbor Network garden has flourished even as it navigates zoning headaches. A feel-good story of local roots literally taking hold.

State police seek more victims in $6.5 million gold scam (WBRE/WYOU 28/22)
PSP say a nationwide gold scam with international ties has grossed roughly $6.5 million — and two more local victims have been identified, pushing losses past $550,000. They're asking anyone affected to come forward.

Church of Christ food drive at Sugar Notch serves about 300 families each month (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
The Wilkes-Barre Church of Christ held its monthly food distribution Friday, providing groceries to hundreds of neighbors. A quiet lifeline in the community.

Quick Hits
· Halloween House of Peckville returns for a fifth season with an even bigger display of spooky props.
· The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosts its Buddy Walk in Scranton, with WNEP's Jon Meyer emceeing.
· Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Festival is expected to draw thousands downtown to enjoy the autumn colors.
· Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in August — its lowest in over two years.
· Wyoming Area's defense held the line until the offense woke up in a second-half win over Crestwood.
· Pennsylvania's measles outbreak nears 1,000 cases across 39 counties, with five associated deaths.
· Mail-in ballots are heading out — apply by Oct. 17, and register to vote by Oct. 19.
· A pumpkin sale in Clarks Summit is raising money for a good cause this fall.


Thanks for spending a few minutes with us — go enjoy those crisp October days, NEPA.