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🌱 Taylor teen killed in Scranton shooting; what police are asking now
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- Taylor teen killed in Scranton shooting; what police are asking now
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Find out what's happening in Taylorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Taylorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Not as cold with high clouds, temps: high: 41, low: 23.
- Thursday: Turning cloudy; warmer, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scranton police identify teen shooting victim, detain juvenile on gun charge (thetimes-tribune.com) — A 16-year-old from Taylor, Dylan Smith, was fatally shot Friday inside a Scranton home, and police say the gun involved had been reported stolen from Archbald. One juvenile has been detained on a felony firearm possession charge, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Scranton police.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Craft & Chat
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education , 304 S State St , Clarks Summit
10:00 am - Greater Nanticoke Area High School Chorus
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10:00 am - Yoga for Healing with The Greenhouse Project
Throop Community Civic Center , 500 Sanderson St , Throop
11:30 am - “A Christmas Carol” 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel Part 3
The Gathering Place for Community , Arts & Education , Clarks Summit
12:00 pm - Luzerne County Council Public Hearing (Amend Budget CC Advertising) 555
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5:55 pm - K Holiday Concert
Dunmore El Ctr Scranton, PA 18512
6:00 pm - Luzerne County Council Voting and Work Sessions
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6:01 pm - Luzerne County Council Voting Session
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6:01 pm - Exploring Your Creative Being
Abington Art Studio , 208 Depot St , Clarks Summit
6:30 pm - Basketball - Junior High - Boys
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
4:00 pm - Basketball - Junior High - Girls
Riverside JSHS Moosic, PA 18507
4:00 pm - Young Artists: An Introduction to Art
Abington Art Studio , 208 Depot St , Clarks Summit
4:15 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- kitty abandon needs a home..
my son and his friend found this cat shivering outside at a car wash they brought it home but cant keep it as they cant have pets .. does anyone know… (Nextdoor Taylor)
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Taylor. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Baker in Taylor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Taylor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Scranton
- Teenager's death under investigation by Scranton Police (wvia.org)
- Joe Biden spotted bundled up on Eagles sideline as he offers support to Philadelphia (themirror.com)
- Clarks Green office building sold for $1.3M (thetimes-tribune.com)
Moosic
- L.R. Costanzo announces new corporate headquarters (thetimes-tribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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