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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
Mrs. James Patrick Corbett
St. Paul’s Church, Scranton, was the setting Saturday, June 21, for the wedding of Calah Elizabeth Dougherty and James Patrick Corbett, both of Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Colleen Dougherty, Scranton, and the late John Dougherty. The… more
Bobby and Erica Green
St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Pearl River, New York, was the setting Saturday, June 14, for the wedding of Erica A. Mulligan, Pearl River, and Robert J. Green, Clarks Summit. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Dana Mulligan of Pearl River. The… more
Improved Scranton recycling collection begins next week
Scranton residents may begin combining cardboard and paper recycling for pickup in the same container starting next week, a change stemming from the city’s recently approved recycling processing contract with Waste Management. Starting the week of… more
Dime Bank announces increased cash dividend
HONESDALE — Dimeco Inc., the parent company of The Dime Bank, declared a cash dividend of 42 cents per share Friday — a 5% increase over the dividend declared in June 2024, company officials said. The dividend will be payable July 24 to… more
Lackawanna College completes merger with Philadelphia-based Peirce College
SCRANTON – Lackawanna College’s merger with Philadelphia-based Peirce College takes effect Monday, according to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. “Everything is on track and ready to go,” Lackawanna College President Jill Murray, Ph.… more
Scranton’s new road-salt shed ready for duty well ahead of winter
SCRANTON — The city recently completed construction of a salt shed in Pine Brook to replace the old damaged one near Department of Public Works headquarters. The new shed for road salt, erected along Mineral Avenue across from Mica Street in the… more
New Lackawanna County bookmobile to be unveiled
SCRANTON — A new bookmobile will bring library resources and materials to Lackawanna County residents. The new Lackawanna County Library System bookmobile will arrive this week. The 32-foot-long hybrid bookmobile will include a large television and… more
Vendors sought for December’s Lackawanna Winter Market
The recent heat wave that marked the beginning of summer in Northeast Pennsylvania notwithstanding, organizers of the Lackawanna Winter Market are seeking vendors for the annual holiday-season celebration held in December on Courthouse Square in… more
Lakeland PJAS Regional Meeting participants
The following students participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Meeting in March. They presented results from self-designed science experiments along with 500 students across the region. From left: Maggie Yurgosky, grade… more
Western Wayne High School February students of the month
Western Wayne High School honors February students of the month. From left: Leah Reeger, grade 9; Eric McGrath, grade 10; Robert Black, high school assistant principal; Loucynthia Allen, grade 11; and David Elias, grade 12.
Beyond the Byline: Celebrate America on July 4th and every day
WILKES-BARRE — My Uncle Jim used to say that the party don’t start until the baked beans come out.
Transgender community concerned about Trump’s rollbacks
Jacob “Jake” Kelley no longer attends public events without a safety plan. That point was driven home to Kelley, a nonbinary queer-inclusive sex educator, in March as they prepared to do a training at local school. It was surprising and… more
‘An American tradition’: Strong demand for fireworks locally, nationally
DICKSON CITY — Chuck Karam anticipates steady sales inside Bulldog Fireworks as the Fourth of July falls on a Friday. “People are going to be able to celebrate the entire weekend,” said Karam, owner of the shop on Business Route 6. Although rainy… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Deus ex machina, Lackawanna County
As a “Gen-Xer” who came of age during the cold war and has seen most of the “Terminator” movies multiple times, my opinion on the risks and rewards of “artificial intelligence” is predictably apocalyptic. To recap, “Skynet,” the AI system created to… more
North Pocono High School
The North Pocono High School class of 2025: Evan Timothy Alefantis, Erin Leah Allman, Storm Chyanne Alt, Serena Alvarez, Gabrielle Hannah Ambrosecchia, Joseph Antidormi, Louis Antidormi, Angelina Mabel Anzalone, Austin Loren Arvonio,… more
Births, June 29, 2025
MOSES TAYLOR APOSTOLICO: A son, June 10, to Michael Apostolico and Ciara Speicher, Archbald. BAMFORD: A son, June 15, to Jason and Heidi Frantz Bamford, Dunmore. BARONE: A daughter, June 11, to Patrick and Jocelyn McKay Barone, Pittston. CUMMINGS: A… more
Abington Heights High School
Members of the Abington Heights High School class of 2025: Albert James Abda Conner Charles Abel Regan Michelle Allison Kimora Marie Anglin Susan Ruth Arp Teresa Michelle Atkinson-Moore Mackenzie Linda Augis Griffith Squire Ayimadu Alana Rose Baker… more
Lakeland High School
Graduation for 102 graduates is scheduled for Friday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. It will be at the Lakeland football stadium. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the high school auditorium at the same time. Anthony James Acevedo… more
Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School class of 2025: Samichha Baniya, Austin Anthony Bicking, Lucien Bolola, William Mark Boock, Audrey Ella Borick, Gavin Quinn Brennan, Frederick Henry Ceccacci IV, Natalie Elizabeth Charles, Trista Chickeletti, Andrew J.… more