Mid-Summer Festival is an annual event held in July. This Traditional city-wide celebration includes the business and residents of all ages. The hub of excitement is on main street, where free popcorn, ice tea, watermelon and other goodies are served. This year the celebration will be July 19 th with a parade and sand volley ball tournament along with all the other festivities mentioned previously. Christmas in Scranton is made official by the festivities at the beginning of the month, including Open House by a variety of city businesses as well as special events, bake sales, Christmas bazaars and a visit by Santa at the local library.
Today there are four active churches in Scranton.
The Scranton Church of Christ, Scranton Friends Church, St. Paul's Catholic Church, and Scranton Methodist Church. Scranton's library is a center for resources and entertainment. The library sponsors several children's programs and participate in the state summer reading program. The library is open six days a week, so drop in and check out a book. Earl Wampler, a professional wrestler in the late 1920's was known around the country.