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Next of kin sought for deceased Reading man, 58
Ronald Dodd was found deceased in his North Ninth Street residence. He is a former Scranton-area resident.
‘Stop the Billionaire Giveaway’ bus tour stops in Scranton
A 24-day bus tour – traversing the country – geared toward urging elected leaders to reject bills that cut health care and food assistance programs in favor of funding tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans stopped in Scranton on Monday afternoon.… more
Scranton Jazz Festival acts updated
Additional Scranton Jazz Festival acts have been announced. The Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band, with guest performers, will perform on Aug. 3. That show, and an Aug. 2 show by funk and soul band Tower of Power, are the only events requiring tickets… more
“SIX” leads new season of 6 shows in Scranton
A national tour of “SIX,” a current Broadway hit that casts the wives of Henry the VIII as a musical girl group, is coming to Scranton in November. It leads a Broadway in Scranton series of six shows. The schedule at the Scranton Cultural Center is… more
Heat hits Northeast Pennsylvania
The first full week of summer brought a heat wave to Northeastern Pennsylvania, with a heat index of more than 100 degrees, prompting some to hit area pools and splashpads. The forecast for the region called for a high of 99 degrees Monday, with a… more
Scranton plans overhauls of two more playgrounds
SCRANTON — Scranton plans to undertake two more playground improvements in the city — at the John G. Whittier Elementary School in South Side and at Gerrity Park in North Scranton. Scranton City Council last week acted on separate pieces of… more
Airport gets nearly $600,000 for infrastructure projects
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will benefit from nearly $600,000 in federal funding for infrastructure projects delivered through a pair of grants, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., announced last week. Both grants, one… more
Carbondale man faces strangulation, assault charges
A Carbondale man faces charges after police said he choked a woman during a domestic dispute Wednesday night. Officers responded to Spencer Street around 9:38 p.m. for the report of a physical domestic and found Patrick Connolly sitting on the front… more
Abington Heights Middle School students of the month
Abington Heights Middle School honored students of the month for January. From left: Morgan Craig, dean of students; Lori Ella Clegg, Matthew Georgia, Grace Kapp, Floyd Vannan, Elizabeth Silveri, Ronan Farrell, Keira Pregman and Cambrie Bennett; and… more
Carbondale police: Man pulls knife during argument at bar
A Vandling man, upset about a derogatory remark made to his girlfriend, pulled a knife on the man who made it, according to a criminal complaint. John Delfino, 36, of 206 Fifth St., is charged with assault, harassment and recklessly endangering… more
Scranton aids Lackawanna College in opening new driveway on Wyoming Avenue
SCRANTON — The city aims to assist Lackawanna College in opening a new driveway in the 500 block of Wyoming Avenue for the school’s proposed Center for Technology Innovation. Scranton City Council recently introduced and advanced an ordinance from… more
Environmental assessment for Scranton Beltway project underway
The Federal Highway Administration is conducting an environmental assessment for the Scranton Beltway Project. The assessment, listed as being in progress on the administration’s website, is expected to conclude in July. The project will proceed to… more
100% pass rate for EFDA dental students at LCCC
Luzerne County Community College EFDA, or expanded function dental assisting, students that finished the program in December have all passed their Pennsylvania certification exam. From left, front row: Andrea Smith, EFDA, Hamilton Dental Care; Grace… more
Woman charged with prostitution tells police she planned to rob customer
A Wyoming County woman accused of prostitution told police officers she planned to rob her customer, which turned out to be an undercover officer, according to a criminal complaint. Jesse Sue Fletcher, 42, of 90 Davis Hollow Road, Meshoppen, is… more
More local governments in Pa. would be able to tax more to cover fire, EMS costs under new bill
STATE COLLEGE — Hundreds of local governments in Pennsylvania would gain expanded taxing power to fund their cash-strapped fire departments and emergency medical services under a bill advancing in the Legislature. Last year, the state Legislature… more
Pezzi on the Avenue to pay tribute to Scranton’s past
SCRANTON — The owner of a new business dedicated to preserving the past uncovered a piece of the city’s history. While renovating a property at 135 Wyoming Ave. to establish Pezzi on the Avenue — a thrift and vintage store — Kristen Schoonmaker… more
Clipboard, June 23, 2025
Carbondale Special meeting: Carbondale City Council special meeting, Tuesday, 5 p.m., Carbondale City Hall, council chambers, 1 N. Main St. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into an agreement with Union Dale for use of a fire apparatus,… more
Beyond the Byline: Oh what a night — year #3
WILKES-BARRE — If you want to have a great night out to see, hear and learn about some of this area’s outstanding achievers in arts and entertainment, then be at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Shapiro: “People of Pennsylvania are safe” in wake of U.S. strikes on Iran
LONG POND — In the wake of U.S. strikes on three Iran nuclear and military sites Saturday, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday that state officials have been in contact to ensure “there is no threat” to the people of Pennsylvania. “Our security team, our… more
Veterans news, June 22, 2025
109th Infantry group annual golf tournament The 13th annual 109th Infantry Regiment Association golf tournament, captain and crew format, June 28, Pine Hills Country Club, 140 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. For information on hole sponsors, golfers or… more
Mrs. Gianna Cicco
St. Anthony’s Church, Dunmore, was the setting Saturday, June 21, for the wedding of Gianna Rose DiPietro, Dunmore, and Antonio Felice Cicco, Scranton. The bride is the daughter of Carmen and Lucia DiPietro, Dunmore. The bridegroom is the son of… more
Alivia Alyse Plevyak and Anthony Michael Matsell
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Alivia Alyse Plevyak to Anthony Michael Matsell, both of South Abington Twp. The bride-elect is the daughter of Stephen and Gayle Plevyak, South Abington Twp. She is a graduate of… more
County lines and ticket lines: trying to cross the great divide
You do not, in fact, need a passport to cross county lines to see a show. Some regional entertainment venues would like to spread the word. Drawing audiences from one part of Northeast Pennsylvania to another is a frequent joke and a problem for… more
Food pantry check presentation
The Paul “Hook” O’Malley Division Four Man of the Year Michael Robinson presents a $500 check to St. Patrick’s food pantry. From left, front row: Robert Fletcher, Tom Lynch, Robinson, the Rev. Richard Fox of St. Patrick’s Parish, Scranton, 2025 Man… more