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College graduates June 26, 2025
SUMMER SEMESTER UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS Allison Langbein, Dingmans Ferry, Bachelor of Arts, English. FALL SEMESTER IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Luke Boniello, Scranton, Master of Education, education. NAZARETH UNIVERSITY Autumn Walzer, Shohola… more
130 years and counting: Holt Lumber a ‘staple’ in Carbondale
CARBONDALE — Tom Wiggins grew up around Holt Lumber and decades later continues to oversee the operation. A fourth-generation owner, Wiggins, 56, began helping out around the Belmont Street store in sixth grade and gradually became more ingrained in… more
Scranton First Friday event postponed one week
Scranton First Friday is postponing its monthly art walk until July 11, to avoid a conflict with the Independence Day holiday. The First Friday website is firstfridayscranton.com.
Police: Scranton man broke into Taylor auto business
A Scranton man faces charges after police said he broke into a Taylor business and removed a backpack from a vehicle being seized following a traffic stop. On Friday, Officer Matt McDonald was informed of an incident that occurred on the 600 block… more
Scranton police officer assists with birth of baby
Scranton police Officer Lindsey Dippre was on routine patrol in West Side at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday when the report came through — there was a woman in labor, alone, with the next-door neighbor trying to get inside her home to assist. “I was… more
Party on the Patio postponed
Thursday’s Party on the Patio performance is postponed because of expected inclement weather. The Bon Jovi tribute band, Jay Bon Jovi, will now play at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 for the show at the Plains Twp.… more
Scranton cuts ribbon on new Weston Field pool complex
On a day when temperatures again reached 90, Scranton celebrated a major addition to its outdoor pool facilities as Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti cut the ribbon at the brand-new Weston Field pool at 982 Providence Road. “The Weston Field pool offers… more
Farmers coping with weather extremes
NEW RINGGOLD — After weeks of unrelenting rain and waterlogged fields, farmers across the region are eyeing a stretch of hot, dry weather as a long-awaited turning point. But, it comes with new risks. Area farmers say a record-wet spring has already… more
Judge likely to dismiss Bob Bolus lawsuit against Commissioner Bill Gaughan
SCRANTON — A judge on Wednesday said he likely would dismiss Bob Bolus’ lawsuit against Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan over the filling of a commissioner vacancy. Lackawanna County President Judge James Gibbons did not immediately issue… more
New leader installed at Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna Army Depot ushered in a new era of leadership at Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest industrial employer. Col. James L. Crocker relinquished command to Col. Benjamin Kilgore during a military ceremony Wednesday. Maj. Gen. James D.… more
Rain plans in place for Scrantastic Spectacular concert, fireworks
If rain or other bad weather precludes the planned outdoor concert component of the annual Scrantastic Spectacular celebration July 3, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will perform its patriotic repertoire that evening in the Scranton High… more
Scranton man charged with possessing more than $10K worth of drugs
Authorities arrested a Scranton man for possessing multiple narcotics, including a large amount of crystal methamphetamine. Lackawanna County detectives charged Robert M. Milazzo, 51, with two counts of felony possession with intent to deliver and… more
Smurl announces independent campaign for Scranton council
Scranton City Council President Gerald Smurl will seek reelection as an independent candidate after withdrawing from Democratic primary contention in March over issues with his nomination petitions. Smurl, an incumbent Democrat who’s served on… more
Wyoming Area school board rejects merger committee
The Board of Education narrowly rejected a motion establishing an ad-hoc committee to investigate the prospects of merging Wyoming Area with another school district Tuesday. The rejection came after the vice president of the school board announced… more
Improved Scranton Recycling Collection Begins July 7
SCRANTON, PA. – Residents can begin combining cardboard and paper recycling for the same collection beginning the week of July 7, 2025, and continuing every other week. Beginning the week …
Chris Kelly Opinion: The stirring music of beautiful souls
Some souls expertly embrace the music of life. Others ardently amplify it. When the curtain falls, both deserve an ovation. Paul LaBelle was among the rarest of musicians – a born performer who actually made a living making music. With his band, The… more
St. Clare/St. Paul School altar servers
The altar servers at St. Clare/St. Paul School in Scranton are, from left, front row: Griffin Maynor, Joseph Haggerty, Anna Boyanoski, Logan Yeager, Anthony Donato, James Kennedy, Emilia Yeager, Teddy Kramer, Zane Seitzinger, Carson Cornell and Nate… more
Libraries to lend computers
The Lackawanna County Library System received 100 Hewlett Packard laptop computers at the Albright Memorial Library in Scranton. Library card holders will be able to borrow the computers like books and other materials. From left, front row: Kristen… more
Honor roll: Dunmore High School
GRADE 12 Distinguished honors: Anthony Anelli, Jatan Avasatthi, Mia Bannon, Hunter Bidwell, Anthony Bonavoglia, Aaliyah Boone, Dameion Bostic, Arthur Christiano, Thomas Clark, Lailaali Cruz, Scott Czankner, Madden DeAngelo, Hayden Delbridge, Prince… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting 6-24-25
6:30pm Scranton City Council Public Hearing
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl,… moreHonor roll: Dunmore Middle School
GRADE 8 Distinguished honors: Ryan Amendolaro, Peyton Ancherani, Ava Andzulis, Ashlynn Blackwell, Isabella Blair, Milania Brown, Jason Carter, Haley Chapman, Lorelai Chemchick, Michael Chemchick, Madelyn Dempsey, Caroline Dougher, Aryella Farrell,… more
Overhaul repairs, preserves historic Scranton Cultural Center downtown
A $10 million renovation of the historic Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will seal the roof and masonry walls of the massive building downtown and restore the main theater to its original grandeur 95 years ago, center officials said.
Honor roll: North Pocono Middle School
GRADE 8 Morgan Anderson, Sydney Arnold, Alex Aronica, Philomena Aronica, Xavier Barker, Abigail Bealer, Elise Belavitz, Kira Benjamin, Carmella Berry, Kylie Bolling, Aubrey Bowen, Brianna Brostoski, Lily Burnett, Noah Burns, Audrey Cassel, Maisen… more