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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
Honor roll: North Pocono High School
GRADE 12 High honors: Evan Alefantis, Gabrielle Ambrosecchia, Angelina Anzalone, Katherine Barker, Aidan Bassi, Emilee Battle, Grace Beckish, Mya Bell, Caleigh Birtel, Madison Bolling, Eliot Bowen, Collin Brace, Dillon Brace, Lillian Buchinski,… more
Honor roll: Scranton Preparatory School
SECOND SEMESTER GRADE 12 First honors: Brian Angeli, Annabeth Bernard, Ella Burke, Noel Butler, Ella Cohen, MaryEllen Conway, Kyle Costello, Priyanshu Dahal, Ryan Davis, Anthony Dench, Isabella Dennebaum, Treyvon Dickey, John DiMattio, Jack Doughton… more
Honor roll: Forest City Regional Elementary School
THIRD TRIMESTER GRADE 6 Distinguished honor roll: Logan Clemens, Hailey DeBellis, Raegan Eltz, Aubrey Franks, Karson Gyle, Ian Hernandez, Aubrynn Joseph, Summer Maddage, Michael Pevec, Marshall Robinson, Alonzo Sack and Lauren Tomazic. Honor roll:… more
Blakely man sentenced on child porn, indecent assault charges
A Blakely man will spend up to 52 years in prison after being sentenced on charges of possession of child pornography and indecent assault following a bench trial earlier this year, Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher announced… more
Scranton parish seeks towels, flip-flops, swimwear for fundraiser
A North Scranton church’s donation drive aims to make a splash with kids at city pools this summer. The Mary, Mother of God Parish is in the midst of its annual Summer Swim Drive — a donation drive that collects hundreds of new beach towels, flip-… more
Work on new 1-million-gallon water tank completed in Jenkins Twp.
Pennsylvania American Water has completed a new one-million-gallon water storage tank in the Jenkins Twp. to help ensure adequate water pressure and fire protection.
Peace or escalation: Implications of Iran strikes uncertain
A dizzying several days after President Donald Trump ordered controversial military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, the long-term political and other implications of arguably the biggest gamble yet of Trump’s second term remain unclear.
Ninth annual Capt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Scholarships
The ninth annual Capt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Scholarships were awarded at his alma mater, West Scranton High School. Proceeds are raised during the Capt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race, through the UNICO Scranton Chapter, that takes place… more
Developer files appeal of Ransom Twp. denial of proposed solar farm
A developer filed an appeal of Ransom Twp. supervisors’ decision to reject plans for a solar farm on township-owned land. Attorneys Richard Williams and Tara Giarratano filed a notice June 13 on behalf of Pivot Energy in Lackawanna County Court… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 24, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Maria Josefina Goris-Solano and Nelson Beronico Delarosa-Acosta, both of Scranton. Robert Alexander Beato-Mirabal and Claudia Rachel Alfonseca-Sosa, both of Scranton. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Upstream Enterprises LLC to Jeremy Kersey… more