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Sunday hunting ban repealed, NEPA hunters have mixed response
Legislators have given the coup de grace to one of the commonwealth’s remaining blue laws.
Scranton man charged with aggravated assault of a city police officer
SCRANTON — A city man pushed, shoved and threw a city police officer to the ground as she attempted to take him into custody Thursday, Scranton police charge. Eddie Charles Brent, 24, of 1522 Washburn St., then fled the scene in a stolen vehicle,… more
Local unemployment rate holds steady in May
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area remained at 4.4% over the month in May, but increased two-tenths of a percentage point from May 2024, according to the state Department of Labor & Industry. The… more
Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks near you
Independence Day fireworks and related festivities are coming to municipalities big and small this week. Here’s a list of what to expect: Columbia County July 4: Crispin Field, Berwick, 9 p.m. Lackawanna County July 3: Downtown Carbondale. 9:30 p.m… more
Case manager from Scranton charged with Medicaid fraud
A case manager at the Children’s Services Center in Wilkes-Barre has been charged with filing dozens of fraudulent claims and defrauding Medicare of more than $72,000, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Promoter steps down from Pottsville bodybuilding show
POTTSVILLE — After 12 years of promoting bodybuilding competitions in the city, Warren Egebo is ready to step down. Egebo, 75, the promoter of the Mr. Anthracite Natural and Mr. Coal Natural competitions since 2013, hopes the events will continue in… more
Troopers investigate counterfeit cash passed at casino
The state police Bureau of Gaming Enforcement is investigating a counterfeit $100 bill that was recently passed at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Twp. Troopers say a machine refused to accept a $100 bill inserted by a man who was gaming on the… more
A warm wet June will likely lead to a warm wet July, forecasters say
If you thought the year started off dry, spring started off cool then suddenly got very wet and the first days of summer got blazing hot — while scattered thunderstorms whose location was hard to predict popped up constantly the past two months —… more
‘Forgiveness Sunday’ at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant
“Forgiveness Sunday” was celebrated in March at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, the last Sunday before Lent. Traditionally, Orthodox Christians eat dairy products only until Easter. “Forgiveness Sunday” vespers are about fasting and forgiveness,… more
Author discusses the Beatles and Hinduism
Author Jeffery D. Long, Ph.D., the Carl W. Zeigler professor of religion, philosophy and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College, presented “Peace, Love and God-consciousness: George Harrison, the Beatles and Hinduism” at a lecture at the University… more
Lackawanna County Reassessment Town Hall 6-30-25
Informational Reassessment Town Hall Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Abington Heights High School, Noble Road, Clarks Summit.Doors open at… morePoconos native Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
Bryan Kohberger will plead guilty to killing four University of Idaho students to avoid the death penalty.
Scranton Civil Service Agenda
Scranton Civil Service Commission MeetingJuly 1, 2025City Council ChambersScranton City Hall Scranton Civil Service Agenda | PDF
College graduates: Cedarville University
Joel Farnsworth, Jefferson Twp., Bachelor of Science, management.
College graduates: Lebanon Valley College
Meghan Byrnes, Milford, Bachelor of Science, early childhood education, summa cum laude; Ashley Darrow, Dalton, Bachelor of Science, neuroscience, magna cum laude; Ryan Harder, Tunkhannock, Bachelor of Science, business administration; and Justine… more
Carbondale firm looks to build 80-foot tower for internet, 911 service
A Carbondale-based internet provider will go before city zoners this week for approval to build an 80-foot-tall telecommunications tower at a former firehouse. Icon Technologies is seeking a variance from the Carbondale Zoning Hearing Board to erect… more
College graduates: Bob Jones University
Micah Vosburgh, Susquehanna, Bachelor of Science, business administration, magna cum laude.
College graduates: Muhlenberg College
SPRING SEMESTER Emily A. Carey, Dunmore, Bachelor of Arts, anthropology and studio art; Marina Rose Rinkunas, South Abington Twp., Bachelor of Arts, theatre; and Nicolino Davide Berlingeri, Lackawaxen, Bachelor of Science, computer science.
College graduates: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
SPRING SEMESTER Kuntal Patel, Scranton, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
College graduates: Alvernia University
SPRING SEMESTER Olivia Blockberger, Peckville, Master of Science, occupational therapy and Bachelor of Science, health science; Anthony Degori, Damascus, Doctor of Physical Therapy; Mariele Gates, Shohola, Master of Science, occupational therapy and… more
Deans list: Misericordia University
Danilsy Amador Tejeda, Scranton; Brian Antigua, Duryea; Abigail Armitage, Avoca; Megan Armitage, Avoca; Bradley Augenstein, Duryea; Abigail Backes, Scranton; Jacob Becker, Honesdale; Skylar Bianchi, Eynon; Emma Blakiewicz, South Abington Twp.; Ryan… more
Deans list: Johnson College
SPRING SEMESTER PRESIDENT’S LIST Mariah Adryan, Scranton; Braeden Alvord, Clifford Twp.; James Austin, Roaring Brook Twp.; Charlize Barhite, Clifford Twp.; Thomas Bartrige, Gouldsboro; Tiffany Beckham, Scranton; Colleen Cannon-Augustine, Jenkins Twp… more