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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.
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
Body discovered near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Authorities are investigating a body found near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Tuesday. It was found by a federal aviation official off Navy Way Road in Dupont, Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes said. The office was informed… more
Scranton City Council Public Hearing 7-29-25

Scranton City Council Public meeting 7-29-25

$1 million lottery ticket sold at Upvalley store
A Fell Twp. convenience store sold someone a lottery ticket worth $1 million. The All Cash Scratch-Off ticket was sold at Beer Express at 931 Main St., Simpson, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday. All Cash is a $20 game that offers top prizes… more
What is the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency?

Jessup native, Shavertown resident to be sworn in as federal magistrate
As a Valley View sophomore competing on his high school’s mock trial team, Sean Camoni recalled an attorney pulling him aside with advice. “This is what you need to do for a living,” his classmate’s father, who was a lawyer, told him after a… more
Moosic police: Scranton man strikes friend, flees police
MOOSIC — A Scranton man, upset because a friend didn’t want to spend time with him, hit her several times as she attempted to drop him off and then fled police when they responded. Kariem Felton, 32, of 33 Crown Circle Drive, faces charges of… more
Original works on stage in Wilkes-Barre Aug. 8 – 10
The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will stage its fourth annual “Weekend of One-Act Plays” from Aug. 8 through Aug. 10. It features original works by five area playwrights, performed for the first time by local directors and actors. The playwrights… more
McDade Park pool still closed, Lackawanna county sues construction company
It's another heat advisory type of day in Northeast Pennsylvania, but a pool in Lackawanna County is still closed. Find out why it will stay closed until at least next year. And, a new mural celebrates indigenous Lenape heritage in Scranton.Could… more
Clipboard, July 30, 2025
Abingtons Artist studio tour: Art of the Abingtons inaugural artist studio tour, Aug. 16 and 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This self-guided tour invites you into the working studios of local artists across the Abington area, including Dalton, Waverly Twp. and… more