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Lackawanna College class of 2025 graduates
Lackawanna College awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees and more than 348 associate degrees and 30 certificates at the 131st commencement in the Student Union building in downtown Scranton. Melanie Berrios of Scranton presented the valedictory address. “… more
Jacqueline Elizabeth Cerra and Jonathan William Hickok
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jacqueline Elizabeth Cerra to Jonathan William Hickok, both of Factoryville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeffrey and Nancy Lapera Cerra, Carbondale. She is a graduate of Sacred… more
PA’s first-of-its-kind Older Adult Advocacy Center opens in Lackawanna County
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Secretary Jason Kavulich today joined local leaders to open the first-of-its-kind center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in… more
Celebrating Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Scranton
Members of VFW Post 5207 participate in the… more219 graduates receive degrees at Keystone College commencement
Keystone College celebrated its 154th commencement on Saturday during a ceremony on the college’s campus in La Plume Twp. Degrees were conferred upon 219 students. Los Angeles Angels minor league physical therapist and 2018 Keystone College alumnus… more
Riverfest in Scranton returns to the Spring season
SCRANTON — Clear skies and warm weather provided the perfect backdrop for the Lackawanna River Conservation Association Riverfest’s return to the Spring lineup for the first time since the pandemic. Tara B. Jones, the organization’s executive… more
Ryleigh Kilmer, Mountain View Junior-Senior High School
Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials. Ryleigh… more
Marywood helps Garden of Cedar grow new features in Scranton
SCRANTON — Frank Dubas’ invitation to Marywood University for its students to help design features at his nonprofit Garden of Cedar community lot in South Side came with a condition. “I said you can do what you want, but I just have one challenge.… more
Old Forge fire quickly put out
OLD FORGE — Firefighters quickly put out a fire Friday afternoon in the borough. Crews from the Downvalley and Luzerne County responded to the fire at 227 Oak St. just before 1 p.m. They arrived to find the fire limited to a first floor bedroom,… more
Officials cut ribbon on new Older Adult Advocacy Center in Scranton
SCRANTON — State Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich joined local officials Friday to cut the ribbon on and celebrate Telespond Senior Services’ new Older Adult Advocacy Center in the city, a facility serving older adult victims of abuse, neglect… more
Church van driver accused of sexually abusing a disabled woman
Lackawanna County detectives charged a Scranton man Thursday with engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disabled woman while transporting her in a church van. In April, the Lackawanna County district attorney’s office launched an investigation… more
New device helping people recover from strokes at Allied Services
Stroke survivor Trudy Coleman has recovered well with the assistance of a device implanted in her that stimulates her nerves.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 17, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Madison Gilmore, Mahopac Falls, N.Y., and Anthony Caladie, Mountain Top. Jalisbeth Dilone and Julio Cesar Rosario, both of Carbondale. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Laura Bibergal to Jenna and Matthew Eric Naffin; a property at Big Bass… more
School Notes, May 18, 2025
Abington Heights On May 8, second, third and fourth grade students from Clarks Summit Elementary represented their school at the NEPA Sports Challenge, hosted by NEIU at North Pocono Middle School. The event welcomed students in grades three through… more
House passes Meuser’s ‘Gold Shield Families Resolution’ during National Police Week
The House of Representatives last week unanimously passed the Gold Shield Families Resolution introduced by U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, Jackson Twp. as part of National Police Week.
Clipboard, May 17, 2025
Jermyn Memorial Day parade: Jermyn annual Memorial Day parade will be held May 26 at 11 a.m. Parade starts at Washington and Franklin avenues, proceeding on South Washington Avenue, ending at the Jermyn Cemetery, Cemetery Street. Participants to… more
Mid Valley School Board does not revise district hiring policy
THROOP — The Mid Valley School Board voted Wednesday against suspending or revising the district’s employment policy, which includes language that prohibits anyone related to a board member from working in the district. The proposed revision would… more
Man arrested on drug charges during traffic stop in Ransom Twp.
Taylor police arrested a man for possessing and selling drugs following a traffic stop in Ransom Twp. earlier this week. Officer Matthew McDonald was patrolling on Ransom Road Tuesday when he noticed a vehicle in front of him cross over the double-… more
Scranton man accused of firing shots, theft
City police arrested a Scranton man after shots were fired in early April in South Scranton. Ralph Frederick Jr., 20, was taken into custody Thursday and charged with aggravated assault, endangerment of others, shooting into an occupied structure… more
Woman dies in one car crash Thursday evening near Dunmore
A Pike County woman was killed in a one-car crash Thursday night in Roaring Brook Township. Melanie Colazzo, 42, of Greentown, was travelling in the westbound lane of I-84 near mile marker 6 at about 6:30 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve in… more
Sarah Hoban, Abington Heights High School
Sarah Hoban, Abington Heights High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of being a National Merit Finalist. It took lots of work and was a huge accomplishment. Q: What were your most rewarding school or… more
Jefferson Twp. zoo and farm looks ahead as it gains nonprofit status
JEFFERSON TWP. — The founder of a farm and zoo in North Pocono plans to add more educational opportunities as it opens to the public for the season for the first time as a nonprofit entity. Safari Farm Petting Zoo and Sanctuary will open to the… more
12-year-old shooting victim attends benefit, thanks community
Twelve-year-old Bentley Zippittelli may be taking some time to recover from multiple gunshot wounds and a collapsed lung, but his mind is never far from the basketball court. Zippittelli was the victim of gun violence on April 27 and rushed to the… more
Luzerne County restaurateur enters Scranton with two neighboring ventures
A prominent Luzerne County restaurateur enters Lackawanna County with two neighboring restaurants in downtown Scranton.