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Scranton aims to better battle blight
SCRANTON — Kim Lovell has watched in recent years as vegetation overtook a vacant lot next door to her home at 2219 Golden Ave. The vacant lot at 2217 Golden Ave., at 50 feet wide and 100 feet long, once had a home on it that was razed many years… more
Pa. joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s school funding delay
Pennsylvania has joined 25 other states in a federal lawsuit challenging the recent education funding freeze installed by President Donald Trump’s administration. The U.S. Department of Education announced on June 30 that it would delay distributing… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 15, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Adam Ryan, Jermyn, and Jessica Marie Sheruda, Dalton. Eric Anthony Greene and Shalonda Shari Walker, both of Scranton. Johnna Marie Earl and Christopher Michael Rewt, both of Peckville. Jillian Marie Weston and Nicholas Lee Hudock… more
Vice President Vance to speak at Don’s Machine Shop
Vice President JD Vance will visit West Pittston to speak about the passage of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Wednesday. Vance will speak at Don’s Machine Shop, 777 Ash St., West Pittston at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m., and… more
Scranton man faces numerous child sex charges
A 23-year-old Scranton man faces charges after investigators said he uploaded files of children engaged in prohibited sexual acts to a social media platform. Lackawanna County detectives charged Connor Reap, 2218 Capouse Ave., with 12 counts of… more
Scranton to test flood-warning sirens on Wednesday
Scranton on Wednesday will test two flood-warning sirens along the Lackawanna River: at Shawnee Avenue and Dean Street in the Plot section, and on Middle Street near Barring Avenue and the Scranton Co-op Farmers Market. Both sirens top approximately… more
NEPA under flood watch through tonight
Northeast Pennsylvania — parts of which were already saturated by rainfall early Monday — is under a flood watch until late tonight.
Clipboard, July 15, 2025
Lackawanna County Bus trip: AARP NEPA/Scranton Chapter 3731 will host a bus trip Oct. 14 to “Germanfest” at Silver Birches, Hawley. Sing along with the George Statler German Band and have fun competing, if you wish, in the Germanfest Olympics. A… more
Dem Committee: Supreme Court shouldn’t intervene in McGloin vacancy dispute
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court should not bypass a lower appellate court and invoke its King’s Bench power to hear an appeal in the monthslong legal fight over filling former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin’s vacant seat, the Lackawanna… more
Scranton Plans Test of Both Shawnee Avenue and Middle Street Flood Sirens
SCRANTON, PA. – On Wed., July 16, 2025, the City of Scranton will test flood sirens located at both Shawnee Avenue and Middle Street. The Shawnee flood siren is located …
CareerLink to host hiring event Wednesday
SCRANTON — CareerLink Lackawanna County will host a “Hot Jobs Hiring Event” Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility,135 Franklin Ave. Nearly 20 employers, including Allied Services, Simplex Homes, Alleima and Noble Biomaterials, will… more
Scranton to rename park after deceased firefighter Anthony ‘Tony’ Walsh
SCRANTON – The city will rename the North Scranton Mini Park at 1800 Wayne Ave. for the late, retired Scranton Firefighter Anthony “Tony” Walsh, who died in 2022. The park, which abuts the rear of the Scranton Fire Department’s Engine 8 station, had… more
Monday Update: Main Street paving in Blakely, Archbald to begin soon
A Lackawanna County paving project targeting Main Street in Archbald and Blakely is likely to begin in earnest later this month or early next as the contractor completes a separate county paving project on Montage Mountain, county Roads and Bridges… more
NEPA Youth Shelter receives grants from Scranton Area Community Foundation
NEPA Youth Shelter recently received two grants from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The $5,000 Critical Needs Grant has defrayed the costs of replacing the boiler at the shelter’s apartment building used by housing program participants. The… more
Billboard owner sues Scranton over digital denial
SCRANTON — The owner of a two-sided billboard at 320 Mulberry St. downtown is suing the city to overturn its denial of converting the sign from static to digital displays. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Lackawanna County Court, Kegerreis Outdoor… more
FSA NEPA receives grant from Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (FSA NEPA) recently received a donation from the Scranton Area Community Foundation via the Community Needs Grant Fund. The $8,000 grant will support the Help Line program, which has… more
Beyond the Byline: Ensuring the Christmas tree industry stays healthy
WILKES-BARRE — You may have noticed recent stories about “Christmas in July” events happening throughout our region.
Flyover Hot Humid Scranton Sunday
July 13 2025 - ECTV Mavic 2 pro flyover Mulberry street , and Penn Ave .McDade Park splash pad reopens after pump issue
The splash pad at McDade Park reopened Sunday morning following repairs, county officials announced on the park’s Facebook page. The splash pad will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Officials first announced the water pump problem… more
Police: Scranton man breaks into neighbor’s apartment, steals fan
A Scranton man broke into his neighbor’s apartment and then punched out his own window to make it seem like someone had also broken into his apartment, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Ashton, 43, of 703 Smith St., Apt. 1, faces felony… more
Section of Jefferson Twp. road to close Tuesday
JEFFERSON TWP. — A section of state Route 2002 (Wimmers Road) will close for bridge repairs starting Tuesday, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said. The work will take place through Aug. 1 and detours will be in place.… more
Scranton Jazz Festival 20th year
Head to the Scranton Cultural Center for a live performance from the Emmy-nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band on Sunday, Aug 3 at 6:00 P.M. Enjoy a powerful jazz retrospective featuring… moreTower of Power Scranton Jazz Festival
Now in its twentieth year, the Scranton Jazz Festival celebrates this milestone with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music!
August 1 - 2 - 3 in downtown Scranton.… moreCooper’s Seafood House donates to LRCA
Cooper’s Seafood House presents the proceeds of its annual National Chowder Day fundraiser to grateful staff and board members of the Lackawanna River Conservation Association. Back row, from left: Paul Cooper, Cody Cooper, Jack Cooper, Jesse Cooper… more