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Declan Moran, Scranton High School
Declan Moran, Scranton High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of representing my high school at HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and Tomorrow’s… more
Carbondale Area School DistrictScranton City Council Public Meeting 5-22-25
Rescheduled Meeting May 22, 2025 6:30pm
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald… moreBasalyga buys building in Scranton next to former Coney Island Lunch
SCRANTON – Developer John Basalyga bought the vacant, former Scranton Hobby Center building downtown at 517 Lackawanna Ave., which adjoins the former Coney Island Lunch building that he bought last year and that recently had the front wall collapse… more
Free museums abound in Pennsylvania. Find the one for you with this guide.
Summer is the season for day trips and exploring new places. But when you’re planning excursions, the costs can quickly add up. Good news for your wallet: This guide includes 29 museums and historic sites across Pennsylvania that you can visit at no… more
Majority of judges rule Home Rule Charter prevails in vacancy fight
The Lackawanna County Home Rule Charter’s process for filling former Commissioner Matt McGloin’s vacant seat supersedes a state rule of judicial administration that would have removed the county Democratic Committee from the replacement process, the… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting - 5-22-25
May 22, 2025 City Hall , Council Chambers
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community… moreLackawanna County Court Notes, May 23, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Philip Taormina, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Jennifer H. Tong and Walter Thomas Stevenson III, Bernardsville, N.J.; a property at 12 Birch Point Road, Clifton Twp., for $849,900. Mark T. and Mary Jo Sheridan, Scranton, to Matthew… more
‘Flags for the Fallen’ at Marywood University
Marywood University volunteers work on a “Flags for the Fallen” display, which will be finished in time for Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers are placing the flags in the university’s Tree Stadium at North Washington Avenue and Seminary Street in… more
Bresnahan, Meuser vote in support of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Two local lawmakers voted in support of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, of Dallas Twp., and Dan Meuser, R-9, Jackson Twp., voted to usher the multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package through the House… more
Police: Simpson man on ATV blocks path of firetruck, threatens firefighter
A highly intoxicated Fell Twp. man attempted to block the path of a firetruck en route to a fire in a wooded area, according to state police. Christopher Robert Evans, 22, of 504 Main St., Simpson, is facing charges of obstructing emergency services… more
Old Forge School District receives $400,000 solar grant
Old Forge School District officials will look into solar power for the district thanks to funding from a state grant. The district received $400,000 through the Solar for Schools program, state Sen. Marty Flynn, D-22, Dunmore, announced this week.… more
Former bank boss charged with stalking estranged family
The former chief executive of a Pittston-based bank has been charged with stalking his estranged family members by repeatedly attempting to see them despite multiple restraining orders barring him from contact. Thomas Vincent Amico, 71, of Wyoming,… more
Clipboard, May 23, 2025
Covington Twp. Flea market, crafts, bake sale: Flea market, crafts and bake sale, June 14, Daleville United Methodist Church, 423 Dorantown Road, $15 a table to sell (payable in advance). Contact Romayne Gillette, 570-592-5185, or the church office… more
Abington Heights school board OKs contractors for middle school project
CLARKS SUMMIT— The Abington Heights school board hired the contractors that will work on renovating and adding an addition to Abington Heights Middle School. Board members voted 7-0 Wednesday night on four contracts with three contractors for the… more
Police: Throop woman punches boyfriend in the face
A Throop woman punched her boyfriend in the face unprovoked, then told police she didn’t remember doing it, according to a criminal complaint. Lisa Smith, 45, of 118 Bellman St., faces charges of assault and harassment following the incident Tuesday… more
Gavin Monahan, Holy Cross High School
Gavin Monahan, Holy Cross High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of my continued dedication to achieving my academic goals, as there were many moments when giving up and choosing not to continue giving… more
St. Clare/St. Paul School 2025 Lady Crusaders
St. Clare /St. Paul School 2025 Lady Crusaders. Front row, from left: Marie Granet, Sicily Scarborough, Maddy McHale, Annabel Joyce, Gwen Kearney, Claire Kerrigan, Caroline Buck, Mary Maloney and Molly Goodwin. Standing: Coach Craig Kreidler,… more
Clipboard, May 22, 2025
Carbondale Ribbon cutting: Dagawom, a Magickal Emporium, will be hosting a ribbon cutting of its new location at 16 Salem Ave. on Saturday at 11 a.m. Clarks Summit Bus trip: Clarks Summit Fire Company J.W. Hall Auxiliary trip to Wind Creek Casino… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 22, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Erica Gean Marhelski and Michael Eugene Piasecki, both of Dunmore. Norman Charles Teitsworth and Joann Jordan, both of Carbondale. Brandon Lee Davis and Danielle Lindsey Banfield, both of Scranton. Robert Harvey Jr. and Betty Jean… more
Settlers Hospitality to manage Ale Mary’s, reintroduce Madame Jenny’s
A Wayne County-based hospitality firm aims to transform the restaurant experience and reintroduce a vintage cocktail lounge at a downtown Scranton establishment. Settlers Hospitality will officially take over management of Ale Mary’s at the… more
Lackawanna County Prison Board tables vote on hiring new warden
SCRANTON — The Lackawanna County Prison Board tabled a vote Wednesday to hire a new warden pending further discussion on who will replace retiring Warden Tim Betti. Betti, who did not attend Wednesday’s prison board meeting, announced in November… more
Shapiro visits Scranton school, touts education funding success
Students and teachers at Isaac Tripp Elementary School lined a classroom hall to welcome Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Wednesday. They shook pom poms, held signs and swayed miniature flags as the governor greeted and high-fived them. Shortly after… more