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Dunmore man faces gun charge following altercation in borough
Dunmore police apprehended a man in possession of multiple guns. The man faces charges for having a gun with an obliterated serial number.
PA Turnpike removing tollbooths at interchanges as part of new tolling system
Valley Forge tollbooths to be removed this summer. Tollbooths at Morgantown and Downingtown interchanges to be removed next year.
Kelly Patrick senior dance recital
The Kelly Patrick Studio of Dance marks its 35th anniversary with “Blast from the Past,” a senior dancer showcase June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.
Carbondale to consider referendum for home rule charter update
Carbondale City Council may add a Nov. 4 ballot question on updating the city's 50-year-old home rule charter. Voters could decide on major reforms.
Route 690 in Moscow to be closed for roadwork
Route 690 will close Wednesday between Gardner Road and Sunrise Boulevard in Moscow for a bridge replacement project. See traffic updates and detours.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 10, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Pedro Beato, Scranton, to Ay Holdings LLC; a property at 415 Pittston Ave., Scranton, for $280,000. Jeffrey and Carol Leventhal, Clarks Summit, to Craig and Marlena Mooers, Clarks Summit; two parcels in South Abington Twp. for… more
ICE arrests 4 migrants working in Exeter
Four undocumented migrants were arrested last week after federal agents caught them working at an Exeter business, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Man charged after threatening security guard in Scranton
A man faces multiple charges after threatening to kill a security guard at a Scranton convenience store and nearly being struck by a vehicle while fleeing.
PHOTOS: Butterfly Playground opens at Nay Aug Park, Scranton
Officials cut the ribbon on the new Butterfly Playground at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, an inclusive, accessible play area for children and adults.
Mexican citizen found illegally living in Scranton, U.S. attorney says
A Mexican citizen residing in Scranton is charged with illegal reentry by the United States attorney’s office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Officers found Higinio Mendez-Salazar, 52, at 310 Pittston Ave. on May 15 during a “targeted… more
Warney Cellar and Tap uncorks grand opening in downtown Scranton
Warney Cellar and Tap celebrates its grand opening in downtown Scranton.
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Construction on SR 690/Church Street in Moscow
Attention Lackawanna County residents! The current construction on SR 690/Church Street in Moscow is fully underway. In order to continue the process, demolition of the bridge over Van Brunt Creek is needed. Beginning on Wednesday 6/11 at 7pm,… more
Bob Bolus loses court appeal in land dispute with neighbors in Scranton
Bob Bolus recently lost an appeal in a lawsuit involving a land dispute between him and his neighbors in Scranton’s East Mountain section. The state Superior Court on May 27 granted a motion by the neighbors to quash Bolus’ appeal as untimely and… more
Western Wayne High School student chosen as a winner of VIP Art Contest
Victims’ Intervention Program of Wayne & Pike Counties held its annual February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month art contest recently, and Western Wayne sophomore Elizabeth St. Louis was one of four winners who will have their artwork… more
Jessup Borough Council receives Captains Award from ambulance association
Jessup Ambulance Association presented Jessup Borough Council with the 2024 Captains Award in grateful appreciation for support in providing emergency medical services in Jessup. From left: Gary Pezak, ambulance association captain; Joe Mellado,… more
Social Tavern to open in West Scranton
Giancarlo Armenti, former owner of Armenti’s Pizzeria, opens the Social Tavern in Scranton’s West Side. The new bar revives the space once home to Backstreets and Rep’s Place.
PHOTOS: McNichols Plaza Family Picnic
Families enjoyed bounce houses, a dunk tank and a Scranton fire truck visit during McNichols Plaza Elementary School's annual Family Picnic last week.
Beyond the Byline: Regionalization ‘good for one, good for all’
WILKES-BARRE — The name says it all — West Side Regional Police Department.
Diva Theater puts on ‘Mothers and Sons’ during Pride month
Diva Theater in Scranton is staging “Mothers and Sons,” a Tony-nominated work by a major playwright, timed for Pride month.
Lackawanna County election board certifies primary results
SCRANTON — The Lackawanna County Board of Elections certified Friday the results of last month’s municipal primary, making those results official. Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan, Republican Commissioner Chris Chermak and county Judge Terrence… more
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Armillay
St. George’s Orthodox Church, Taylor, was the setting Sept. 14, 2024, for the wedding of Megan Ann Kolis and Tyler Stephen Armillay, both of Taylor.
Dunmore to hold ceremony for police sergeants on Monday
Dunmore will hold a ceremony Monday for its newest ranking police officers. The Dunmore Police Department expanded its leadership last year by promoting longtime Patrolmen Stephon Burgette, Michael Igoe and Thomas Richardson to sergeants, Mayor Max… more
Low housing inventory keeps sellers in control locally amid national shift
Unlike much of the U.S., Lackawanna and Luzerne counties remain a seller's market with homes selling quickly and demand outpacing supply.