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Commissioners approve amended contract to retain financial consultants
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County will retain the consultants that crafted an extensive long-term financial management plan for the county as officials move to implement the plan’s many recommendations. Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak voted… more
Clipboard, May 8, 2025
Carbondale Memorial Day committee meeting: Carbondale Memorial Day Committee meeting, May 14, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 221, 13 Hospital St., Carbondale. Clarks Summit Bus trip: Clarks Summit Fire Company J.W. Hall Auxiliary trip to annual… more
Residents’ input sought for Scranton’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan through HUD
The City of Scranton’s (COS) Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) is in the process of gathering information to complete its Five-Year Consolidated Plan, as required by the United …
CTC students provide manicures, lunches to Carbondale Area teachers
CARBONDALE — Teachers in the Carbondale Area School District got their nails done and had meals prepared by students at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Students in the school’s culinary and… more
Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners 5-7-25
Wednesday, May 7, 2025. 10:00AM
Commissioners' Conference Room
Board of Commissioners
Commissioner - Bill Gaughan
Commissioner - Chris Chermak
Brian Jeffers - Chief of Staff
Traci K.… morePolice: Madison Twp. man drove drunk, caused crash that injured another
DUNMORE — Police say a 20-year-old man who caused a crash at Butler and Fifth streets on April 6 had a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit, had he been an adult. Because he is under 21, Randy Dougher, of 4142 Bearbrook Road, Madison… more
Local residents in Rome at the right time
Tourists from the Scranton/Wilkes Barre region took a photo in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Wednesday, before the crowds poured in. The 48 people happen to be in Rome as the selection of a new Pope begins, on a tour of Italy that was planned for months… more
How Penn State trustees plan to vote on campus closures could run afoul of transparency law
The Penn State Board of Trustees plans to meet virtually this month to determine the fate of multiple campuses, a decision that will impact the futures of thousands of students and employees.
Grace Beckish, North Pocono High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of how I’ve challenged myself academically, without being afraid to try new things. I’ve often taken classes that I knew would be difficult and tried activities out of my… more
“Mean Girls” musical coming to Scranton
Actress Kristen Amanda Smith will try to make “fetch” happen at the Scranton Cultural Center the weekend of May 16, when a national tour of “Mean Girls” struts across the stage. She plays Gretchen, a popular high school girl who tries to turn “fetch… more
Best bets: 5 things to do this weekend
Art walk in Pittston on Friday Pittston’s 2nd Friday Art Walk is Friday from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Pittston. Enjoy local art, live music by Justin Bravo and the Kind, and vendors selling crafts, snacks, jewelry, pottery and more. The event takes… more
Honoring veterans with local original play
The Scranton Chapter of UNICO will host the original play “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” by Thomas Flannery and performed by Bob Shlesinger, Scranton Public Theater. The play will be presented in two showings May 22, one at 10 a.m. for high… more
Clipboard, May 7, 2025
Abingtons Memorial Day parade: VFW Abington Memorial Post 7069, in conjunction with Clarks Summit borough, Memorial Day parade, May 26, 11 a.m. Individuals or groups who want to be in the line of march must register by calling the post after 3 p.m.… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 7, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Cristopher Pena Garcia and Mirda Minyety Mancebo, both of Scranton. Ricardo Garduño Garduno and Mariana Itzel Hernandez Cervantes, both of Scranton. Kimberly Pregnar and Timothy Scott Bird Jr., both of Clarks Summit. Collin Michael… more
The University of Scranton Presents a Celebration of Student Scholars
The 25th annual Celebration of Student Scholars was held April 30 at The University of Scranton’s Loyola Science Center. Serving as a showcase for student research, the event featured about 185… moreFlash flooding slams Honesdale area
Flash flooding slammed the Honesdale area in the wake of heavy rainstorms Tuesday night and crews are out cleaning up the mess. Social media accounts show several Wayne County roadways overtaken by rushing water.
Scranton City Council 5-6-25
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community Development… moreNEPA students hear from Holocaust survivors, descendants
SCRANTON – After her Jewish family fled for their lives from Germany to Belgium in 1938 to escape the growing Nazi menace, 9-year-old Dorothea Szczesniak had a one-year respite of relative peace until Hitler’s troops invaded. When the Gestapo came… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: ‘Holocaust 101’ a key course for humanity
“Get it all on record now. Get the films. Get the witnesses. Because somewhere down the road of history, some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” — Gen. and future U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower after the liberation of a Nazi… more
REAL ID required for domestic flights, entry to federal property as of Wednesday
Dickson City resident Laurie Schield is flying to Puerto Rico this week and waited until the last minute to get a REAL ID, a federal requirement to board domestic flights as of Wednesday.
Times-Tribune’s Scholastic Superstars shine
The 24 outstanding graduating high school seniors honored as Times-Tribune Scholastic Superstars on Monday were urged to use their talents to build up their hometowns. They received medals at a ceremony at Lackawanna College, Scranton, sponsored by… more
Black and Brass Coffee Co. to open new location May 17
SCRANTON — A grand opening for Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Co.’s location at 101 Penn Ave. will be held May 17, owner Travis Rivera said. Black & Brass has three other retail locations: 318 Main Ave., Hawley; 1186 Hamlin Hwy., Salem Twp.;… more
Tariff scuffle could hobble train hobbyists
The raging trade war that has rocked the country may derail a beloved business in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With costs from their suppliers set to spike, several model train and hobby shop owners in the region said the tariffs are leaving them on… more
Clarks Summit man charged in connection with fire at former Cascades plant
RANSOM TWP — A Clarks Summit man has been charged with arson after a fire at the former Cascades Tissue Plant on April 9 in Ransom Twp. Dale Bettelli, 24, of 2174 Port Royal Road, is facing felony charges of starting a fire that endangered the… more