Wednesday, July 9 2025
Lackawanna County Land Bank
123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor. Scranton, PA 18503
Office: 570-963-6830
The purpose of the Lackawanna County Land Bank is to use… moreNews
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Wednesday, July 9 2025
Lackawanna County Land Bank
123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor. Scranton, PA 18503
Office: 570-963-6830
The purpose of the Lackawanna County Land Bank is to use… moreWages for low paid home care workers in Pa. could rise. Is it enough?
The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before Pa. pay is competitive.
McDade splash pad to remain closed this week pending pump repair
McDade Park’s splash pad will remain closed for at least the rest of the week pending a pump repair project, Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation Director Paul Bechtel said. The county, which owns McDade Park and its recently renovated pool/splash… more
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Clifford Twp. Annual picnic: Clifford Twp. Volunteer Fire Company’s 77th annual picnic, July 24-26, 5 p.m., Route 106, featuring food, excitement and fun, and fireworks, as well as chain saw wood carver Kevin Treat, Saturday, 8 p.m. The… more
Downtown Scranton July 8 2025
Flight around downtown Scranton - Scranton City Hall, The Office Mural , 108 N. Washingtion Ave. , the Renaissance at 500 Lackawanna Avenue Block .Clipboard, July 9, 2025
Lackawanna County First Friday trolley event: Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton, First Friday event, 5-8:30 p.m., includes work by four local artists, refreshments and music. Free. No reservations required. Special 4 p.m. ride… more
Post 6082 pigs in a blanket dinner
Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082, 123 Electric St., Peckville, will hold a pigs in a blanket dinner July 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., eat in or takeout available. Tickets are $14/dinner. Raffle tickets available for purchase. Tickets can also be purchased on… more
Briggs Farm Blues Festival begins Thursday with more than 20 acts
The 28th annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival will bring national acts, performers with youthful appeal and a regional favorite to Nescopeck from Thursday through Saturday for Pennsylvania’s largest blues festival. With two stages and more than 20 acts… more
Johnson College receives $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding Inc.
Johnson College received a $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding Inc., facilitated by Commonwealth Charitable Management, to support its Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach programs. From left: Tim Frank, associate director of community… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 9, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Justin Joel Fernandez and Nesbitt Washington Ross, both of Jessup. Karina Brioso Perez and Enyel Miguel Vallejo Rosa, both of Scranton. Jordan Lea Seprosky and Anthony Joseph Gangemi III, both of Scott Twp. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl, President - Rules
Mark McAndrew, Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild, Community Development
William… morePolice: Scranton man attacks girlfriend, resists police
A Scranton man attacked his girlfriend Sunday, angry because she wouldn’t answer him while she was vacuuming, according to a criminal complaint. When officers tried to take Robert Telford, 39, into custody, he pulled away, resisting them. According… more
Susquehanna County man stole more than $100K from ATMs, detectives say
A Susquehanna County man repeatedly stole money from ATMs in the region while working as a service technician, Lackawanna County detectives charge. Kenneth William Vangorder of Kingsley went to service ATMs, even though service calls had not been… more
Local bank donates water, snacks to local fire departments
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Firefighting is thirsty work, especially in the heat of summer. When the Dalton Fire Department reached out to the public asking for bottled water, PS Bank employees answered through the bank’s Water for a Worthy Cause… more
Transportation group weighs projects in Sugarloaf, West Pittston
Preliminary work where new bridges will carry Interstate 80 over Route 93 in Sugarloaf Twp. received funding from a regional transportation group on Tuesday.
Queensrÿche, Accept to perform at Kirby Center
WILKES-BARRE — Queensrÿche and Accept will bring the Volume and Vengeance Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center on Nov. 19. This show is presented by the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and SLP Concerts. Ticket prices are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50… more
Solar farm proposed in Scott Twp.
A developer wants to build a solar farm on a vacant property in Scott Twp. a month after officials in another township in northern Lackawanna County rejected their plans for a similar farm. Pivot Energy looks to build a 2.7-megawatt AC ground… more
NEPA-based Loop Internet agrees to acquisition by New York company
A growing fiber internet company from Rochester, New York, agreed to acquire Northeast Pennsylvania-based Loop Internet, which has been rapidly expanding since its founding in 2015, the companies announced Tuesday.
Carbondale launches new community initiative to improve city
Carbondale launched a new initiative this month to get residents involved in improving their city. “The mission is to get the community involved in making Carbondale put its best foot forward,” Mayor Michele Bannon said. “It’s pride. It’s getting… more
Be a 911 Dispatcher
The Lackawanna County Department of Emergency Services is seeking applicants for a 𝟵𝟭𝟭 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦. A 911 Telecommunicator answers emergency and non-emergency calls, gathers… morePolice search for bank robber in Carbondale
Carbondale police are searching for a man accused of robbing First National Bank on Dundaff Street at about 2:30 p.m. Monday. The man walked into the bank, handed the teller a note that read “bomb” and asked for money, according to Police Chief… more
Olyphant Neighborhood Watch donates to Junior Spartans
Olyphant Neighborhood Watch donates a lifesaving automated external defibrillator to the Mid Valley Junior Spartans (Olyphant Lions). From left: John Hollow, Maria Hurst, Bill Hiller and Eric Hartshorn, Olyphant Neighborhood Watch president.
Chris Kelly Opinion: Bresnahan says ‘I don’t look at them as cuts’
In a remotely normal political universe, a freshman congressman from the 8th District of Pennsylvania would not be the subject of international headlines. We are light years past normal, which explains why Rob Bresnahan is a household name from… more
American Legion Post 207 Memorial Day services
Members of West Scranton American Legion Post 207 assemble prior to performing prayers, rifle salute and taps at six cemeteries and the UKAVETS Veterans Club, Railroad Avenue, on Memorial Day. First row, from left, Charles Thomas, G.M. Kofira and… more