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Police: Scranton woman attacks her neighbor with baseball bat
A Scranton woman, annoyed with her neighbor for repeatedly knocking on her apartment door, hit him with a baseball bat, according to a criminal complaint. At about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Sharice Farmer, 41, of 328 Taylor Ave., called 911 and told… more
Clipboard, July 17, 2025
Regional Course enrollment: Johnson College is now accepting enrollments for its noncredit AutoCAD 1 and AutoCAD 2 courses, set to be held at the College’s Scranton campus. AutoCAD 1 will run July 21-23, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m AutoCAD 2 will follow the… more
Lackawanna County Commissioners 7-16-25
Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners' Conference Room
Lackawanna County Government Center
123 Wyoming Ave
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Board of Commissioners… moreWaldorf Park German American Federation 119th annual German Day
The Waldorf Park German American Federation 119th annual German Day will be celebrated Aug. 3 from 1-6 p.m. at the Waldorf Park, 13 Waldorf Lane, East Mountain section of Scranton. The event is family-friendly and open to the public. Enjoy German… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 16, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES David Alan Kimble and Jennifer Ann Brennan, both of Clarks Summit. Carla Missell Fernandez Munoz and Leudy Junior Tavarez Valerio, both of Scranton. Adrianna Marie McGuire and Matthew Charles Tucker, both of Scranton. PROPERTY… more
Western Wayne students take top three places in Rotary essay contest
The Hamlin Lake Ariel Rotary Club recently had its Rotary District 7410 essay contest. Western Wayne High School students who placed in the competition are, from left: Mercedes Pedersen, senior, first place; Kennedy Scott, senior, second place;… more
Good Trouble Lives On: Civil rights rallies set in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre
People plan to make “good trouble” Thursday by protesting Trump administration policies at rallies across the nation, including in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The Scranton event is 7-8:30 p.m. at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, according to a… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting 7-15-25
July 15 2025
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor 5:30PM
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl, President - Rules
Mark McAndrew, Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild… moreJudge sends pack of cane corso mastiffs from Scranton home to rescue center
SCRANTON — A judge on Tuesday ordered a Scranton couple to surrender their pack of cane corso mastiffs at their Scranton home and sent most of dogs to a rescue operation in Luzerne County. Lackawanna County Judge Mark Powell’s ruling immediately… more
Two bluegrass acts in one concert scheduled for Wilkes-Barre
Bluegrass acts East Nash Grass and AJ Lee & Blue Summit will perform in the Chandelier Concert Hall at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Nov. 15. Sales for Kirby members begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. and for… more
Pa. energy investments announced by Trump include Lehigh Valley companies. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. David McCormick on Tuesday announced tens of billions of dollars in energy investments throughout Pennsylvania, and two energy companies with Lehigh Valley ties made the list.
Geisinger College of Health Sciences hosts future nurses symposium
SCRANTON — From glucose testing to checking vital signs and treating an allergic reaction, about 100 high school students from throughout the region got a first-hand look into the nursing profession Tuesday at the Geisinger College of Health… more
Police: Old Forge man threatened other man with baseball bat
An Old Forge man who threatened another man with a baseball bat is charged with making terroristic threats and criminal mischief, according to a criminal complaint. Darren Damian Brojakowski, 23, 432 S. Main St., repeatedly swung a bat at another… more
Clipboard, July 16, 2025
Lackawanna County Sword ceremony: GAR Memorial Association and Sons of Union Veterans Griffin Post 8 announce the return to Scranton of the sword worn by Lt. Ezra Griffin of Providence (now North Scranton) during the Civil War. The public is invited… more
Mayor: Street parking to remain free in downtown Scranton on Saturdays
SCRANTON — The city reached a deal with bondholders to keep downtown street parking free on Saturdays and avoid a default on debt of the outside operators of the city’s parking system, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti announced Tuesday. The agreement… more
Geisinger eliminating nearly 100 Geisinger Health Plan positions
Geisinger is eliminating nearly 100 Geisinger Health Plan positions as part of a restructuring that comes as the system’s health insurance operation faces financial headwinds, officials said Tuesday in an internal administrative announcement. “There… more
New Everhart Museum exhibit to display ‘The Office’ props, costumes
An exhibit of props and costumes from “The Office” is tentatively scheduled to open Sept. 3 at the Everhart Museum, which expects crowds not seen since a moon rock was displayed in 1970. The exhibit at the Scranton museum will feature selfie spots,… more
State police issue traffic advisory for Wednesday’s visit by Vice President Vance
State police are warning area motorists about temporary road closures and delays that will take place Wednesday afternoon during the visit of Vice President JD Vance.
Scranton City Council Public Caucus
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor 5:30PM
340 N. Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
City Council Public Caucus
Presentation by Grow America
PFM and Dilworth Paxton LLP, Special… moreScranton Mayor Announces Downtown Parking Will Remain Free on Saturdays
Renegotiated debt refinancing will prevent loan default, save $15 million, and require comprehensive study to better manage increased development and growing parking demand SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. …
Rescue and Restore Church car cruise
Rescue & Restore Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant, will host a car cruise on Saturday, July 26, from noon-4 p.m. in its church parking lot. Admission is free and there will be food for sale and basket raffles. Organizers for the event are,… more
Lakeland FCCLA Read Across America
To celebrate Read Across America Week, members of Lakeland’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club read to Lakeland elementary students. From left: Sarah Wayman, Gabriella Poklemba, Meadow Biamonte, Macie Kilmer, Maggie Pittsman… more
Scranton City Council to hold another forum on parking debt refinancing
Scranton City Council will hold another caucus on a plan to restructure parking-system debt to avoid a default. This caucus will take place Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, before council’s regular weekly meeting at 6:30 p.m., according to a… more