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Beyond the Byline: Recalling Easter traditions
WILKES-BARRE — It’s Monday and it has been a rather dreary week, so what better time to hop in the Way Back Machine for a visit during Holy Week.
Fire damages Pine Street duplex in Scranton
SCRANTON — A home in the city’s Hill Section sustained substantial damage as the result of a Saturday night blaze, Scranton Fire Chief John Judge said. Crews responded to 1415 Pine St. around 7:15 p.m. for the report of a house on fire, Judge… more
Police: Scranton man charged after firing shot outside Taylor Walmart
A Scranton man faces charges after police said he fired a gun in the parking lot of the Walmart in Taylor on Friday night. Officers responded to the scene around 10:43 p.m. for the report of multiple people fighting and shots fired, police said.… more
Suspect arrested in arson that forced Gov. Shapiro, family to flee
A man scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire that left significant damage and forced Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to… more
Shine Like Susan 5K raises over $25,000 for colon cancer fund
Organizers of the Shine Like Susan 5K, all seniors from Abington Heights High School, recently presented a check for $25,345 to the family of Susan Burke in support of the Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer Fund at the Scranton Area Community… more
Wawa approved in Covington Twp.
A Wawa is slated to be built in Covington Twp., not far from North Pocono High School. The township supervisors voted 3-2 last week to grant a request by 2025 Bochicchio Covington LLC to build the convenience store and gas station near the… more
Ralph and Mary Borgia
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Borgia, Scranton, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. They were married April 13, 1985, in Genetti Manor, Dickson City, by Magistrate Frank Eagan and later married at St. Paul’s Church, Scranton, by Monsignor O’… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Journalists not to blame for Sacco’s bad press
I’ve known attorney Paul J. Walker of Clarks Summit longer than I’ve known Chrissy, my wife of nearly 24 years. His cousins were the ring-bearer and flower girl in our wedding. His grandmother baked our wedding cake. Susan Dunleavy-Hoffman is among… more
Easter candy sales remain strong locally, nationally
As Easter approaches, one thing remains a constant amid some economic turbulence: customers continue craving sweet treats. Consumers plan to spend $23.6 billion on the spring holiday this year — up from $22.4 billion last year — with candy the… more
UNC receives donations from Minooka Subaru and Operation Warm
United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced a contribution from Minooka Subaru through its Subaru Loves to Help initiative in partnership with Operation Warm. Together, they have donated hundreds of brand-new coats, shoes and… more
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Gov. Shapiro challenges decision to revoke $185M owed 116 PA school districts
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week joined a multi-state lawsuit with 15 other states and the District of Columbia challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to abruptly revoke $185 million in funding owed to Pennsylvania — much of which… more
String Fling: Marywood music student takes love of guitar to new places
He attended a school trip to a guitar festival; he came back a champion. Now, Marywood music student Kyle Jenkins, a student of Diogo Salmeron Carvalho, Ph.D., the assistant professor of music, will perform at the Rosetti Estate in Scranton in May.… more
Scranton Chapter UNICO inducts newest members
The Scranton Chapter of UNICO National inducted three new members during its first meeting of the year at Amadeo’s in Moosic. From left: Chris DiMattio, installing officer; Matthew Seidita, new member; Marc Pane, new member; Dave Bieri, sponsor;… more
Organizations collaborate for networking event
Three Scranton-based organizations — Laugh to Live, NEPA Networkers and Urban Co-Works — recently collaborated to provide an opportunity for area professionals to network over coffee and experience the stress-relieving benefits of laughter yoga.… more
‘Don’t dump our future’ — Friends of Lackawanna’s decadelong fight
Nearly 11 years ago, a group of Dunmore natives and residents quickly pored over an unfavorable host agreement between the borough and the Keystone Sanitary Landfill during a council meeting, pointing out flaws in the contract and prompting the town… more
Chermak: Keep Lackawanna County out of litigation over commissioner vacancy
Republican Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak argues in court the county should be removed from litigation over filling a commissioner vacancy. The litigation was started last month by Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county… more
Births, April 13, 2025
Moses Taylor BAGNICK: A daughter, April 3, to Matthew and Gianna Bagnick, Scranton. CAUFIELD: A son, March 28, to Jack and Shannon Evarts Caufield, Scranton. CICERINI: A son, April 5, to Mark and Angela Grissinger Cicerini, Scranton. DE LA ROSA: A… more
Court dismisses Bolus appeal of getting booted off Scranton mayoral ballot
A judge on Friday dismissed Bob Bolus’ appeal of being removed as a Republican candidate for mayor of Scranton in the May 20 primary election. Lackawanna County Judge Terrence Nealon dismissed the appeal because Bolus missed a deadline of Tuesday to… more
University of Scranton building on target for fall semester opening
SCRANTON — Where there is drywall, concrete, steel beams and empty elevator shafts will soon be classrooms, labs, a small business development center, a space for innovation and a student health center. Construction continues on Weiss Hall, the… more
Lackawanna County tax reassessment rains on Scranton stormwater project
SCRANTON — City Council President Gerald Smurl worries that a $12 million stormwater project in Green Ridge might collapse because only three of 47 affected property owners have given easements to the city for the work to occur. Smurl, who raised… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 12, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Danielle Marie Patrizi and Jonathan Alexander Curtis, both of Jessup. Laura Mary Cermignano and Thomas Matthew Connors, both of Dunmore. Hunter Chase Wierzbowski and Rylie Ann Tuohy, both of Carbondale. Andrew Thomas White and… more
Large Chinese tariffs spur availability, pricing worries
SCRANTON — As uncertainty regarding tariffs continues to swirl, the owner of an Asian grocery store in the city expressed more concern about the possible lack of products from southeast Asia than rising prices. Sumalee Schnessel, co-owner of Spice… more
Pets of the Week sponsored by Dr. PAWS
Lyra and Francine are available for adoption from the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Apply to adopt Lyra, Francine and other pets at griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt.
Former reverend pleads guilty in child sex sting
A former Lackawanna County reverend who was caught trying to set up a sexual liaison with a child during online chats with an undercover police officer pleaded guilty Friday to a felony charge of unlawful contact with a minor.