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Good morning, NEPA! It's a busy news day full of local government wrangling, community kindness, and a whole lot of data-center debate — so grab your coffee and let's dig in.

Luzerne County Council vetoes R.J. Corman rail line sale (Times Leader)
After an hour of public comment, County Council unanimously vetoed the Redevelopment Authority's deal to sell the county rail line, leaving the sale in limbo just as an October deadline looms for the county to take ownership.

Plains Twp. packs the fire hall over proposed data center zoning (Times Leader)
Residents crowded the Second Street Fire Station to voice worries about property values, environment, and quality of life as commissioners weigh an energy and technology overlay district.

Arrest made in Hazleton Area school stabbing (WBRE/WYOU 28/22)
Charges have been filed after police say a teen was stabbed multiple times outside Hazleton High School earlier this month.

LCCC symposium warns Pa. needs 300,000 skilled trade workers (Times Leader)
Education, business, labor, and workforce leaders gathered at LCCC's Scranton location to tackle the state's growing shortage of skilled trades workers.

University of Scranton earns 'national university' designation (WBRE/WYOU 28/22)
The University of Scranton has been recognized as a national university in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, a milestone celebrated by students, faculty, and staff.

Quick Hits
· MotorWorld's free car seat event distributed more than 200 seats to keep local kids safer on the road.
· The F.M. Kirby Center marks 40 years as a Wilkes-Barre performing arts anchor.
· A Wilkes-Barre fire on Madison Street displaced a family, though no one was hurt.
· Clarks Summit State Hospital signs a training deal to help shape future osteopathic physicians.
· Wilkes University lands $200K in state funding to expand its Nursing Simulation Center.
· Bresnahan and Cognetti stake out positions on taxes, affordability, and jobs ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
· United Neighborhood Centers hosts its 18th annual Frolic-Harvest at Scranton's Hilton on Oct. 1.
· Pennsylvania's measles outbreak nears 800 cases as health officials urge vaccination.


That's your morning briefing, neighbors — take care of each other and we'll see you tomorrow.