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Good morning, NEPA. This weekend the region leaned into remembrance and community — 9/11 tributes big and small, a founder's milestone, and plenty of block parties to keep the good spirits going.

Citizen committee recommends selling Luzerne County rail line to Reading & Northern for $10M (Times Leader)
After weighing three proposals, a committee is backing Reading and Northern Railroad to take over the county's rail line. A potentially big deal for the region's freight future.

Scranton businessman Bob Bolus passes away at 82 (WNEP-TV 16)
A familiar name in the Scranton business world — known for his trucks and Christmas dinners — Bolus has died at 82. A NEPA character many will remember.

Freeland marks its 150th with a parade honoring 9/11 first responders (WNEP-TV 16)
The borough celebrated a milestone anniversary while paying tribute to those lost in 2001 — a fitting blend of pride and remembrance.

Wilkes-Barre's Multi-Cultural Parade celebrates 9 years of diversity (WBRE/WYOU)
The ninth annual parade and festival brought colorful performances to downtown Wilkes-Barre, showcasing the many cultures that call the area home.

KBS Pathways opens new private academy in Forty Fort (WBRE/WYOU)
Keystone Behavior Services cut the ribbon Saturday on a new school for kids on Wyoming Avenue — a fresh resource for local families.

Quick Hits
· Felittese Festival brought Italian heritage, music and food to Lackawanna County.
· Thousands turned out for the 7th annual Fleetville Fall Fair, benefiting the local fire company.
· Blakely Borough held its first-ever block party — a new tradition in the making.
· Volunteers built beds for kids in need at an Edwardsville Lowe's as part of 'Bunks Across America.'
· Runners raced through history at Forty Fort's cemetery preservation fundraiser.
· Avoca's Blue Mass at St. Mary's honored 9/11 victims and today's first responders.
· Penn State survived a rocky start to dispatch Temple in Philadelphia.
· The RailRiders blew a 6-run lead, falling 7-6 to Rochester in a first-place battle.


Take care of each other out there, NEPA — see you tomorrow.