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Scranton’s Connell Park pool opens for summer
Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and members of the Parks and Recreation Department on Friday celebrated the start of summer with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the recently refurbished Connell Park pool. The South Side pool was closed in… more
Contractor sues owner of new Chili’s over unpaid invoices
SCRANTON — A local construction firm is suing the owner of the recently opened Office-themed Chili’s in Dickson City for over $100,000 in unpaid invoices. But, in a formal response, Chili’s owners say they did not request the additional work in… more
‘Red cards’ that give advice for ICE encounters seen locally
When unconfirmed rumors of immigration enforcement activity in Scranton’s Hill Section and elsewhere spread online last week, some social media feeds popped with red. “Red cards,” or “tarjetas rojas” in Spanish — business-card-size images named for… more
PennDOT driver centers to close for Juneteenth holiday
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online.
Six area ‘No Kings’ demonstrations planned for Saturday
Hundreds of “No Kings” demonstrations in protest of President Donald Trump will be held Saturday across the country, including in six in Northeast Pennsylvania. Demonstrations are planned in response to Trump’s military parade, also scheduled for… more
ARCHIVAL - Canadian National 3254
Canadian National 3254 was built in 1917 by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Government Railways where it was originally numbered as No. 2854.[1] In 1918, the Canadian… moreWestern Wayne High School receives 2025 ExxonMobil Grant
Western Wayne High School received a 2025 $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant to support STEM education. ExxonMobil and Onvo present these grants to various area schools each year. The check was awarded to Western Wayne recently. Western… more
Valentines for veterans
Students of Our Lady Peace School in South Abington Twp. took advantage of their Valentine Party by making handwritten Valentine’s Day cards for the veterans at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. From left: Adriana DePietro and Dominica… more
Report: Dickson City councilman was DUI in crash that killed him
A Dickson City councilman killed in a car crash May 25 drank alcohol at his son’s wedding and argued with a family member before getting behind the wheel intoxicated, according to a South Abington Twp. police report. Michael G. Fedorka, 69, of… more
Basalyga redoing several buildings in 100 block of Wyoming Ave. in Scranton
SCRANTON — Building by building, John Basalyga aims to bring new life into the 100 block of Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton. Basalyga, who owns numerous properties downtown, including The Marketplace at Steamtown, has in recent years acquired… more
N. Pocono Cultural Society to hold first ‘Music in the Park’ concert series
An organization that promotes and supports the arts in North Pocono hopes a new concert series will bring people together to hear different kinds of music. The North Pocono Cultural Society will host the first “Music in the Park” concert series this… more
RIDE THE TROLLEY TO A GAME
Trolley excursion to Railriders baseball game - Scranton
NEXT UP IS JUNE 15!
On select Sundays this summer you can ride the rails from Lackawanna County's Electric City Trolley Museum to PNC… moreLackawanna County Court Notes, June 13, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Christopher Thomas Donohue and Dayna Ann Picozzo, both of Blakely. Cara Nicole Knieser and Maxamillian Brand McLaughlin, both of Silver Spring, Md. Erika Alis Coleman and Akeem Romeo Slater, both of Taylor. Jacqueline Peña and Jose… more
Carbondale man charged with drug-trafficking and firearms offenses
Authorities found an arsenal of firearms in the storage unit of a convicted felon last month and arrested him, according to a criminal complaint. Jason Pennington, 44, of Carbondale, faces 15 felony counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted… more
Electric City Trolley Museum 25th Anniversary
Lackawanna County’s Electric City Trolley Museum, which opened on Oct. 30, 1999, observed its 25th anniversary last November. The museum preserves and celebrates the rich history of trolleys,… moreState police honor family of fallen trooper at Abington Heights graduation
The Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit attended the Abington Heights graduation Wednesday night, to show support for graduate Bryon Dickson III, whose father Cpl. Bryon Dickson was slain in a sniper ambush on Sept. 12, 2014, at the state… more
Clipboard, June 13, 2025
Factoryville Sportsmen meet: Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club meeting, June 25, 7:30 p.m., clubhouse, with Rick Valent presiding. The club is seeking volunteers to participate in the Route 6 highway cleanup project. Details will be presented at the… more
Wayne County district attorney’s office warns about phony detective call
The Wayne County district attorney’s office is warning the public about accepting calls from a someone impersonating a county detective. The office received a complaint from a resident stating they received a call from “Charlie Macky,” who… more
Ancient Order of Hibernians scholarship presentation
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Paul “Hook” O’Malley Division Four, had its annual Vice President Kevin Shaughnessy Memorial Scholarship presentation. Two students from All Saints Academy were presented $500 checks to further their education at… more
Colbert and Grebas, NEPA Aging Network Alliance partner on clothing drive
Colbert & Grebas PC and NEPA Aging Network Alliance recently partnered along with family, friends and colleagues to support the winter clothing drive for the St. Francis of Assisi free clothing store. A large amount of new and gently used winter… more
Gov. Shapiro addresses West Scranton High School graduates
SCRANTON – Gov. Josh Shapiro told the West Scranton High School class of 2025 to choose their own path and his administration’s work made their success possible. The governor delivered remarks before 338 graduating seniors, along with family members… more
Taylor police: Scranton man flees, resists police
TAYLOR — A Scranton man fled Tuesday as borough police attempted to stop him for a malfunctioning brake light, according to a criminal complaint. William Kevin Loss, 37, of 309 S. Sherman Ave., is charged with fleeing police and resisting arrest.… more