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JEFFERSON TWP. — A section of the Hamlin Highway — between Wimmers Road (Jefferson Twp.) and Reservoir Road (Madison Twp.) — is closed again due to roadway flooding, Jefferson Twp. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Crambo said. Crambo noted… more

Eighteen Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection staff members were honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence from Gov. Josh Shapiro for their work on projects that exemplify DEP’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and… more

The McDonald’s restaurant in Carbondale brought the community together for a night of fun and fundraising in February during a McTeacher’s Night in support of Carbondale Area High School. The event raised more than $1,600 to help the school acquire… more

Post 121 community blood drive Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121 is sponsoring a community blood drive Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Nay Aug Park community room, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Register at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code Nay… more

OLYPHANT — Standing in front of a pit on Lackawanna Avenue where he hopes to invest nearly $2 million into storefronts and apartments, developer John Wilkens lamented the impact of a longtime flood zone designation covering much of downtown Olyphant… more

MOSES TAYLOR CLARK: A son, June 25, to Brandon and Sara Blat Clark, Wilkes-Barre. CLIFFORD: A son, June 28, to Peter and Brianna Spittel Clifford, Waymart. CUNDEY: A son, June 25, to Taylor and Chelsey Cundey, Susquehanna. DELGADO MARTINEZ: A son,… more

Moscow Elementary Center celebrated Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day in March. The North Pocono Minisink Lions Club donated approximately 300 books, which were distributed to all kindergarten students.

After seven months in recovery, Bianca Walters is committed to giving back to the community, sharing her experience, strength and hope as inspiration for others. On Saturday, Walters, 34, took the lead in a women’s clothing giveaway sponsored by… more

Mountain View Elementary School’s January students of the month are shown with Principal Patrick McGarry. From left, bottom row: Riley Kilmer, Carson Smith, Callen Sansky, Natalie Stoud, Evelyn Frantz, Sophia Moss and Chloe Mack. Middle: Bentley… more

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul “Hook” O’Malley Division Four presented a wreath to two Irish heroes at the Lackawanna County Courthouse: Patrick Delacey and John Delaney, Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War. The division has been… more

A state Commonwealth Court judge recently rejected another appeal Scranton resident Bob Bolus filed after a Lackawanna County judge ordered him removed as a Republican candidate for city mayor in the May 20 primary election. Last month’s action by… more

The community gathered at the Wyoming Memorial on Friday to mark the 247th anniversary of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming. Reenactors, veterans groups and patriotic organizations, spent their Fourth of July morning commemorating the sacrifice of… more

A grant will help a Scranton nonprofit organization store and distribute food to people in need. Friends of the Poor received a $413,013 Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant to install a centralized cold-storage food distribution hub,… more

An unusual way to start Independence Day is a holiday tradition for Kaitlin May. She took a yoga class on a parking garage rooftop Friday to the harmonies of a string trio. “Being on the rooftop is really cool,” she said. For the Clarks Summit… more

An outpost of world trade could arise seven miles west of Hazleton.

With games, food and music by the Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic as a backdrop, thousands watched fireworks explode over Courthouse Scranton in Scranton on Thursday night as part of the Scrantastic Spectacular Fourth of July celebration.… more

Lakeland Elementary Scott Campus third graders Baya Berry, left, and Gianna Massino competed in the Pajama Rama Gymnastics Competition for United Sports Academy Gymnastics in March. Both girls placed in many events. In the All Around, Gianna won the… more

Mid Valley students received several awards in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition. From left: Jonah Kohut-Harrington, first award in mathematics; Sadie Solensky, first award, perfect score, in chemistry; Caroline Banik, first… more

Pennsylvania officials and hospital groups warn that there could be dire consequences for Medicaid recipients when the tax and spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump becomes law.

A Jessup man caught on camera trying to break into a house in Blakely where he thought his girlfriend was cheating on him faces prowling and loitering charges. Mario Ortalano, 36, of 322 Second Ave., initially denied trying to enter the residence.… more

As the weather warms up outside, Scranton Tomorrow officials strive to pull people inside downtown shops and restaurants throughout July. Dozens of businesses will offer special promotions and events during the month in conjunction with a pair of… more

It’s Independence Day and one Englishman has his eyes set on beating Americans at their own game — the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York.

A Scranton man threatened his 17-year-old son with a knife and kicked in his children’s bedroom door following an argument over an air conditioner, according to a criminal complaint. Lenin Morales, 45, of 645 Birch St., faces charges of assault and… more

That $500 check you received from the state isn’t a scam. Go ahead and cash it, state treasurer Stacy Garrity says.