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Scranton gives $100,000 in grants to eight veterans’ service organizations
SCRANTON – An idea a decade ago for a memorial to honor the hundreds of Scranton veterans who died in wars resulted five years later in the Scranton Veterans Memorial Park at Scranton High School. The city this year gave the memorial park a $5,000… more
Mary, Mother of God Parish collects, donates 1,000-plus books for city kids
The Mary, Mother of God Parish is giving out 1,000-plus books to children in Scranton after parishioners donated the reading material during Lent. The North Scranton parish at 316 William St. held a “Books are a Blessing” book drive through its… more
Police: Scranton man cut woman with kitchen knife
A Scranton man cut a woman with a kitchen knife Saturday during an altercation in the city, police charge. Officers responded to the 1300 block of Schlager Street around 5:54 p.m. for a report of a physical domestic incident between a man and woman… more
Scranton Awards $100,000 in Grants for Veterans’ Services
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated $100,000 in grant awards for veterans’ services to eight organizations on Mon., May 19, 2025. Grants are funded through the City’s 2025 …
2025 Lackawanna County CDBG Program Introduction and Non-Entitlement Public Hearing/Meeting
2025 Lackawanna County CDBG Program Kick-Off Meeting and Public Hearing for Non-Entitlement CommunitiesHazleton man charged with stealing gun in Scranton
A Hazleton man stole a handgun from a truck in Scranton, police charge. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Corbett Avenue on Saturday at 4:21 a.m. for a report of a male suspect going through vehicles, police said. A woman told officers a man… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 20, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Wenyi Shao and Abhijay Kedar Mudigonda, both of Scranton. Daphne Aillen Maeso Silva, Scranton, and Edwin David Cantarero, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Taylor Shaye Hedden and William James Polley, both of Lake Ariel. Kristen Ann Kukol and… more
Police: Scranton man charged after dog attack
A Scranton man whose dogs police say injured a man in the city Friday evening faces charges. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Linden Street at 7:41 p.m. for the report of a man being attacked by two loose dogs, police said. Once on scene,… more
Asian fusion restaurant Red Miso opens in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY — A seasoned restaurateur recently launched his latest venture in the culinary industry. After operating 570 Ramen with his wife, Michelle, in the spot directly next door for 6½ years, Vinny Lam relished the opportunity to move into the… more
Gondola Ferris wheel plans in motion for Scott Twp.
Last week, the Roba family selected a Turkish company to build a gondola Ferris wheel and ship it to their operations at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery in Scott Twp. On Feb. 24, Scott Twp.’s Zoning Board heard a variance request for a 100-foot tall… more
Scranton High School hosts annual Wolff Tournament
Scranton High School’s athletic department recently conducted the 12th annual Donald J. Wolff Freshman Basketball Tournament. Proceeds were donated to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. At a check presentation of $850 are, from left: Tim Wolff,… more
Feast of St. Brigid marked in West Scranton
The Lackawanna County Men’s and Ladies’ Ancient Order of Hibernians recently gathered to celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid of Ireland. The Rev. Richard Fox celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgy at St. Patrick’s Parish in West Scranton. Front row from… more
Beyond the Byline: The rag man, the farmer and the good old days
WILKES-BARRE — We all have people we consider heroes or idols and they usually include sports legends, movie stars, rock icons and the like.
Master’s, doctoral degrees conferred at University of Scranton commencement
The University of Scranton conferred more than 550 master’s and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony Sunday at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Graduates received master’s degrees in numerous disciplines, as well as… more
Scranton firefighters retrieve kayak from river
SCRANTON — City firefighters removed a kayak from the Lackawanna River on Sunday afternoon, Scranton Assistant Chief Brian Scott said. Crews responded to the 900 block of Clearview Street around 2:05 p.m. for the report of an overturned kayak… more
University of Scranton holds undergraduate commencement
More than 725 graduates took part in the University of Scranton’s undergraduate commencement ceremony Sunday at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Bachelor’s and associate degrees were conferred to students who had completed their… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Participation primary to good government
It’s been a while since I was visited by the ornery spirit of Seymour Weissberger, but I could feel his presence Wednesday inside Taylor Hose and Engine Company 1. I was there to chat with a quartet of political pigeons whose polar-opposite party… more
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of being able to maintain my grades and balance my time between school, extracurriculars, work, service projects, and my hobbies. Q:… more
Veterans news, May 18, 2025
Post 665 scholarships available Dickson City American Legion Post 665 will offer scholarships to high school seniors in the Midvalley. Children and grandchildren of regular members of Post 665 are also eligible. Contact Commander John Toole at 570-… more
Fame a focus of upcoming Scranton Shakespeare Festival
The Scranton Shakespeare Festival’s upcoming season will examine fame and celebrity from different angles, with a mix of popular musicals and William Shakespeare plays. The 14th annual festival assembles a company of visiting professional and local… more
Mrs. Tia Kelley
Mary, Mother of God Parish, Scranton, was the setting Nov. 16, 2024, for the wedding of Tia Marie DeLeo, Scranton, and Jonathan Thomas Kelley, Old Forge. The bride is the daughter of John and Patricia DeLeo, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of… more
People on the Move, May 18, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Presented Properties Realtor Kathy Casarin recently earned membership into an exclusive program of dedicated professionals (less than 1% of agents across the world) committed to helping buyers and sellers get to their next level… more
Data centers could reshape landscape in NEPA
Data centers are coming to Northeast Pennsylvania. In a region once fueled by coal, a new industry aims to reshape Northeast Pennsylvania, tapping into the high-voltage power lines slicing through the valley to fuel sprawling campuses of computer-… more