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Good morning, NEPA! It's a busy Saturday with a lot of Dolly love in the air, a beloved brewery saying goodbye, and Friday night football scores to unpack over coffee.

Voodoo Brewing Scranton to close after four years (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
The locally loved brewery will pour its final pint on Wednesday, Sept. 30, after being folded into new franchise ownership earlier this year. Patrons are already reacting to the news.

NEPA turns out for 'Dolly Parton Day' (WNEP-TV 16)
From a Scranton charter school celebration to Coal Creative book donations and United Way tributes, the region honored Dolly Parton's legacy of literacy and giving on 9-2-5.

Bresnahan, Cognetti stake out positions ahead of Nov. 3 (Spotlight PA)
With the economy topping voters' concerns, Spotlight PA breaks down where the two candidates stand on taxes, affordability, and jobs heading into the fall election.

Berwick Area teachers signal possible Tuesday strike (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
The Berwick Area Education Association has given formal notice that teachers will walk out Tuesday unless a contract deal is reached.

King's College unveils $1 million in tech and cybersecurity upgrades (WBRE/WYOU 28/22)
A ribbon-cutting in Wilkes-Barre marked a $1 million investment from the McGowan Charitable Fund aimed at preparing students for careers in cybersecurity.

Quick Hits
· Dallas football stays undefeated with a decisive win over Wilkes-Barre Area at the season's midpoint.
· Wilkes-Barre police are searching for a teenage girl reported missing Friday evening.
· The 171st Bloomsburg Fair kicks off with vendors adding finishing touches on Preview Day.
· Marywood University expands its global footprint with a new learning site in Florence, Italy.
· A new LCCC scholarship endowment opens doors for Wilkes-Barre Area high schoolers pursuing higher ed.
· Scranton's UNICO chapter launches its annual coat drive across Lackawanna County as temps drop.
· The Red Mill Tavern hosts a Sunday benefit for a young man in Pittston, noon to 5 p.m.
· Two adoptable black cats, Hannah and Piper, star in this week's 16 To The Rescue.


Whatever you're pouring today, make it a good one — see you tomorrow, NEPA.