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Molly Anne Cerep and Samuel Jacob Dyer
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Molly Anne Cerep to Samuel Jacob Dyer, both of Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Thomas and Terianne Cerep, Scranton. She is the granddaughter of Joan Cerep and the late… more
Wendy’s on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton closed for renovations
SCRANTON — The Wendy’s fast-food restaurant at 944 Wyoming Ave. in Scranton is temporarily closed while it undergoes an extensive renovation. A banner sign on a fence at the site on Thursday, July 10, 2025, says the restaurant will reopen around the… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 11, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Michelle Justice Ortiz and Jonathan Paul Joseph Houck, both of Scranton. Morgan McKenzie Kirchner and Brian Daniel Borowicz, both of Olyphant. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Christopher Roshak and Kevin Roshak to Thomas J. and Casey Anne… more
Police: Man stole medical bag, multiple condoms in Wright Center break-in
A Philadelphia man faces charges after police said he broke into a North Scranton health center Wednesday night. Officers responded to The Wright Center for Community Health, 1721 N. Main Ave., around 10:39 p.m. on a burglar alarm call, according to… more
Superintendent calls for pause on possible Scranton school closures
The Scranton School District’s superintendent recently recommended a pause on any potential school closures or consolidations amid a “dramatic increase” in the population of special education students the district serves, including students with… more
Lionel Club convention coming to Scranton
Members of the Lionel Collectors Club of America will converge in Scranton later this month to showcase trains and share their love of locomotives with the local community. The club’s 55th annual convention will be held in the city July 20-26 —… more
Prices could rise as Pa. lawmakers reconsider sales tax exemptions
With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider changes.
Critics: Trump tax bill’s Medicaid cuts will ‘devastate’ rural care access
State officials estimate 310,000 Pennsylvanians will lose Medicaid coverage and anticipate strain at health facilities caused by federal budget cuts.
Clipboard, July 11, 2025
Jessup Novena event: Queen of Angels Parish-Jessup will conduct a novena in honor of St. Ann, July 17-26. Weekday Masses are at 5:30 p.m. Weekend Masses are Saturday, 4 p.m., and Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m., 320 First Ave. Novena prayers and a blessing… more
Gift of a second chance: Comcast awards money, computers to Outreach
SCRANTON — When the internet went down at Outreach – Center for Community Resources on North Seventh Avenue last week, Lori Chaffers immediately recognized the severity of the situation. “We were dead in the water,” said Chaffers, president and CEO… more
Actors Circle, “It’s Curtains for You” present mid-July show
Actors Circle and “It’s Curtains for You” will present “Gutenberg! The Musical” by Anthony King and Scott Brown at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton, on July 17, 18, 19 and 20. Times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.,… more
VFW Post 25 officers
VFW Post 25’s elected post officers are, standing, from left: Tom Baux, post chaplain; Frank Baux, post adjutant; Jim Wassmuth, two-year trustee; Vince Carden, senior vice commander; Mike Rock, commander; Joe Price, past commander; Jeff Wothe, judge… more
Developer looks to build 30-plus data centers in North Pocono
As data center projects begin to proliferate through Northeast Pennsylvania, a developer proposes constructing a nearly three-dozen-building data center campus in Clifton and Covington townships, challenging the validity of Clifton’s data center… more
Scrantastic Spectacular celebration July 3 2025
7-3-25: Lackawanna County Courthouse Square,
4-10 p.m., fireworks 9:30.
a special live performance by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, delivering a powerful soundtrack to… moreDeveloper sells building in 300 block of Adams in downtown
SCRANTON — Developer Charles Jefferson sold a vacant building in the 300 block of Adams Avenue to local restaurateur Benny Dzurlic, Jefferson said Tuesday. Scranton-Adams 318 LLC of Allentown sold the building at 318-320 Adams Ave. to Grille… more
Downtown Scranton businesses oppose change to metered parking on Saturdays
The city hopes to reach a compromise with parking-system bondholders to keep downtown street parking free on Saturdays, under a restructuring of debt that would avoid a default, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti said Wednesday.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 10, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Paisley Rose Jones, Scranton, and Francis Henry Sandly Jr., Clarks Summit. Jenna Elizabeth Loomis, Peckville, and Noah James Voglino, Archbald. Emily Jordan Reber, Moosic, and Christopher Martin McGlynn, Pittston. PROPERTY… more
West Scranton woman accused of attacking ex-boyfriend
A West Scranton woman tried to stab her ex-boyfriend in the chest July 2 after an argument, police charge. After a night out, Kyra Jean Hodgins and Michael Sobolewski returned to Hodgins’ residence at about 11 p.m., according to a criminal complaint… more
Scranton man accused of gun threats at Sheetz lot in Taylor
A Scranton man followed another vehicle to Sheetz in Taylor and threatened a passenger with a gun after driving erratically on Main Street. Barshawn Campbell, 29, is charged with assault and making terroristic threats. According to the criminal… more
Plans chug along for Scranton-NY rail service
"Scranton, Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg," Larry Malski, said calling out stops like a conductor on a train crossing from Pennsylvania into New Jersey. "Blairstown, Dover, Morristown, Newark and then Penn Station."
Road in Moscow to be closed for over a month for construction work
Church Street in Moscow will close from July 12 to the end of August for construction.MOSCOW, Pa. — A Lackawanna County road is expected to be closed for more than a month due to construction work.Church Street, also known as Route 690, in Moscow,… more
Meuser won’t run for governor despite Trump endorsement
Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser of Dallas announced he will not enter the race to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro next year and instead will remain in Congress to push for the agenda of President Donald Trump.
New Dollar General store opens in Covington Twp.
COVINGTON TWP. — A new Dollar General store recently opened at 872 Drinker Turnpike, company officials announced Monday. A grand opening event will be held Saturday, starting at 8 a.m., with the first 50 customers receiving a $10 complimentary… more