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Dickson City awards $400,000-plus for park projects
Two Dickson City parks will receive more than $400,000 in new improvements this year amid the borough’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its outdoor amenities. Borough council approved nearly $412,000 in funding for its Crystal and Riverfront parks,… more
Clipboard, April 19, 2025
Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Dickson City Community Center, 824 Main St. Guest speaker will be Bob Hall Jr., vice president of the borough planning commission, who will speak about the commission’s role in the short-… more
Trees in Scranton memorialize victims of Oklahoma City bombing
SCRANTON — In the days following the Oklahoma City bombing, expressions of shock and support for those affected were shared across the country, including in Lackawanna County. The terrorist bombing occurred April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded… more
Carbondale to unveil revitalized Pioneer City Station next week
Work to restore Carbondale’s Pioneer City Station continues to chug along. The city’s roughly 30-year-old train station at Trinity Place and Mill Street is in the midst of a $25,000 facelift through a partnership with Carbondale, Leadership… more
Penn East FCU’s first-ever Milinda Project First Responder Award winner
Penn East Federal Credit Union announced Jesse Young, a paramedic with PA Ambulance, as the recipient of the first-ever Milinda Project First Responder Award. Young, a 21-year first responder veteran, was selected from 38 nominees across Lackawanna… more
Carnegie Hall Honors Recitals to be held Saturday
The Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association’s 22nd Carnegie Hall Honors Recitals will take place Saturday in New York. Teachers whose students will perform are Andrea Bogusko, co-chairperson, Joe Calabro, Pamela Carroll, Dan DeMelfi… more
Public Meeting Set April 22 to Discuss West Market Street Culvert Replacement Project
PennDOT to present at public caucus at City Hall before regular Scranton City Council meeting SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation …
Mother and son charged following alleged Spring Brook Twp. assault
A mother and son are facing charges after the son fled to his mother’s house following an incident of domestic violence, state police said. Carl Edward Klinger Jr., 31, of 33 Blumers Road, Spring Brook Twp., is charged with simple assault and… more
Bolus sues over Lackawanna County commissioner vacancy
Scranton resident Bob Bolus entered the legal fray over the filling of a Lackawanna County commissioner vacancy. Bolus filed a lawsuit April 10 in Lackawanna County Court against Democratic Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan that seeks to… more
Police: Dunmore woman disorderly during political argument at tavern
DUNMORE — A Dunmore woman who refused to stop yelling about politics at a local tavern resisted officers when they responded, according to a criminal complaint. Bernadette Warner, 54, of 608 E. Warren St., is charged with disorderly conduct and… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 18, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Kelley Ann Hafner and Frank Joseph Milewski III, both of Jermyn. Emily Anna Sheehan and Jacob Travis Manetti, both of Scranton. Thomas Wendell Blake, Scranton, and Kerdel Antrice Paul, Dickson City. Allison Eroh, Nanticoke, and… more
County announces plans for disc golf course at McDade Park
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County will construct a heritage-themed disc golf course at McDade Park with grant support from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, officials announced this week. The plan is to build and install in the coming months the… more
Police: Forest City woman ‘extremely disorderly’ after arrest
A Forest City woman is facing aggravated assault charges after police say she was “extremely disorderly” during her transport to the Lackawanna County Processing Center at about 3 a.m. on Monday. According to a criminal complaint, Crystal Guerrero… more
New internet radio station launched in NEPA
WILKES-BARRE — A new internet hip-hop and R&B radio station — 107.5 The Diamond — features chart-topping music, local talent and original programming, Anthony Ruiz, director of promotions, said in a news release. The music varies from… more
Clipboard, April 18, 2025
Dunmore Baton twirling recital: Sherry’s Royalettes will conduct their annual baton twirling recital April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Dunmore High School’s gymnasium. The Royalettes are celebrating 45 years of organization, and alumni are invited to… more
Scranton receives state award for excellence in local government
Scranton received a state award Wednesday in Harrisburg for excellence in local government for economic, community and financial achievements. Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and several other city officials attended the 2025 Governor’s… more
Northeast Title and Tag fundraiser check presentation
Northeast Title and Tag hosted an October fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Staff members hosted a trunk-or-treat event and sold wristbands and T-shirts. Through their efforts, they raised $1,500 to help ease the burden… more
Regional Hospital remains open amid negotiations with potential buyer
Regional Hospital of Scranton will remain open amid ongoing negotiations with a potential buyer to acquire the health care facility, according to a state representative who has advocated for the city hospital. “The hospital is OK right now, not… more
Lackawanna Historical Society will scan documents for the public
Do you have precious family photographs or crumbling documents you’d like to preserve? The Lackawanna Historical Society will hold a scanning day fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, from noon to 3 p.m., at the society’s headquarters, the Catlin House,… more
County unveils ‘digital budget book’ making finances more accessible
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County unveiled Wednesday a new “digital budget book” designed to make the county’s annual operating budget more accessible, transparent and coherent to residents and taxpayers. Complete with budget highlights, department-by-… more
Dickson City man charged in drugs-for-sex sting
SCRANTON — A Dickson City man faces charges after he arranged to exchange methamphetamine for sexual services, police said. On Monday, officers from the Scranton Police Street Crimes Unit launched an investigation into suspected drug and… more
Lackawanna County history game show May 3
The Lackawanna Historical Society’s local history game show, “You Live Here, You Should Know This!,” returns on Saturday, May 3, with Valley View and Riverside high school students doing the research and hosting the competition. The public is… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 17, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Sandra Ivette Bermudez-Velasquez and Josean Luis Velez-Torres, both of Scranton. Isabella Marie Fanucci and David William Pompey, both of Clarks Summit. John Randolph Fullwood Jr., Clarks Summit, and Colleen Anne Contrisciane,… more