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Second annual Capt. James R. Minicozzi memorial scholarships
The recipients of the second annual Capt. James R. Minicozzi, UNICO Scranton Chapter, Memorial Scholarships for 2024-2025 are Etta Thomas and Louis Paris. Both students stood out in adhering to the organization’s slogan, “Service Above Self,” by… more
South Abington rejects Wright Center plan for med center in former church
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Officials on Wednesday night rejected plans to convert a recently closed church into a health facility following opposition from residents.
U.S. Rep. Bresnahan meets with constituents to reflect on first months in office
In his first seven months in office, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and his staff say they have responded to more than 62,000 inquiries from constituents. On Wednesday, he introduced three of them at his downtown Scranton office.
Scranton man accused of New Street arson
A Scranton man lit a New Street porch on fire, setting it ablaze with a cigarette lighter, according to a criminal complaint. Robert Jumper, 49, of 504 New St., is accused of setting a neighbor’s porch on fire in a dispute over the sale of a… more
District attorneys say body found at airport was 23-year-old man missing from Moosic
A body found in a wooded area near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has been identified as Nicholas Terrery, 23.Related: https://www.lackawannacounty.com/news/police-seek-missing-moosic-man
Charges dropped against Children & Youth caseworker in Meshoppen child neglect case
Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters announced Wednesday that he will terminate the prosecution of county Children and Youth Services caseworker Gerald K. Pender in connection with a case of child neglect and abuse in Meshoppen. Peters, in an… more
Electric vehicle charging station opens at Sheetz in Dickson City
Electric vehicle owners have a new place to recharge in Dickson City. Executives from Sheetz and IONNA — an EV charging network company — unveiled a new EV charging station Wednesday with a ribbon cutting at the Dickson City Sheetz, 610 Scranton… more
Floating through the Upvalley — LHVA to build Carbondale boat launch
Kayak and canoe enthusiasts in the Upvalley will be able to paddle down a normally hard-to-access stretch of the Lackawanna River beginning this fall using a new boat launch planned for Carbondale. The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority plans to… more
Scranton cuts ribbon on latest playground upgrade
SCRANTON — City and state officials on Wednesday celebrated the recent completion of a new playground at Weston Park, which is the latest recreational site in the city to get a significant upgrade in recent years. Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti,… more
DA: Death in Dupont not suspicious
The death of a person whose body was found near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport does not appear suspicious and did not involve foul play, the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
Flood watch issued for NEPA
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for northeast Pennsylvania, including Lackawanna, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties. Slow moving front with heavy showers and thunderstorms along and south of the front Thursday afternoon and… more
Area firefighters train in Archbald
Volunteer firefighters from Archbald and elsewhere in the Midvalley participated in fire training Tuesday night at a training house at 424 Church St., Archbald. The firefighters practiced breaking out windows and opening the building’s roof, … more
Southern Lehigh board OKs separation agreements granting Mahon nearly $250K
A divided Southern Lehigh School Board approved separation agreements with Superintendent Michael Mahon at a special board meeting Tuesday night, ending his five-month stretch of paid administrative leave and offering a payout that included $110,000… more
Scranton man gets life in prison in convenience store killing, assault
Shelton Miles, found guilty by a jury in May of murdering a North Scranton convenience store customers in March of 2024, will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Before rendering the sentence, Lackawanna County… more
Clifton Twp. zoning hearing about data centers moved to September, if needed at all
Hundreds of North Pocono-area residents attended a zoning board hearing about a challenge to Clifton Twp.'s zoning ordinance that now includes data centers.Could not extract full content, selector may need to be updated.
Southern Lehigh parts ways with Mahon, pays ex-Abington Heights superintendent to resign
School directors voted 5-4 to approve a separation agreement and a mutual general release agreement between Southern Lehigh School District and now-former Superintendent Michael Mahon.Could not extract full content, selector may need to be updated.
A Pennsylvania town is questioning low bail for repeat offenders, but the answer is complex and scary
A council member questioned why he kept seeing the same criminals back on his street after arrests and learned a lesson in how bail is set in Pennsylvania. It should be alarming to every town.
Electric City of Love: Romance authors to gather in Scranton for Electric City Love Con
The first signing event will feature more than 100 romance authors at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. Organizers said it's nearly sold out, with about 400 people expected to attend.Could not extract full content, selector may need… more
More than 100 authors to be at romance book convention in Scranton Saturday
The region’s first romance book convention is in Scranton on Saturday, with 113 authors organized by level of spiciness and around 450 tickets already sold. Scranton author Tara Conrad and her husband, George, said Electric City Love Con is… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: A familiar face put on ICE
Leonor’s Eatery is a cozy, welcoming place with rich woodwork warmed by natural light and a fireplace for when the days turn cold and gray. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a wide variety of Mexican and standard American fare at… more
Schiff’s dedicates memorial garden in honor of longtime employee
Schiff’s Marketplace in Scranton on Saturday unveiled a memorial garden near the North Main Avenue store in honor of longtime employee Tony Mazzie, who died Feb. 28 after he was struck by a vehicle at North Main and the Interstate 81 on-ramp.… more