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Clipboard, April 29, 2025
Regional Benefit auction: Johnson College’s Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program auction to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, Wednesday, inside the carpentry and cabinetmaking technology lab in Woolworth Hall on the… more
DA: Three juveniles arrested after Olyphant shooting, 12-year-old critical but stable
OLYPHANT — Three juveniles are in custody after a 14-year-old shot a 12-year-old boy in the chest Sunday night in Olyphant, according to Lackawanna County district attorney Brian Gallagher. Police responded to the 100 block of Susquehanna Avenue… more
Dunmore approves campground at Silver Lake between I-84/380 and Route 435
Dunmore approved a developer’s plan to create a campground with five cabins near the Interstate 84/380 Twin Bridges and the new flyover exit ramp for Elmhurst, the borough zoning coordinator said. S. Walsh Properties LLC of 2641 Pittston Ave. in… more
Mary Poppins - Saturday Show
Mary Poppins - Performed by the Forest City Regional Mask and Hammer Drama Club.
Special Thanks to the Bianca Beck Memorial Foundation for donating the video equipment needed to make this video… moreCounty mailing correct ballots to city GOP voters affected by error
Lackawanna County planned Monday to mail correct ballots to 545 Republican voters in Scranton who, due to a printer’s error, were recently sent blank ballots for the 2024 primary election instead of the upcoming primary May 20. The GOP voters who… more
Democratic City Council 2025 Todd Pousley
2025 Democratic Primary Interviews for Scranton City Council
Todd Pousley (D)
Hosted by :
Brian Snee, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Communication and Media
Bios for the candidates can be… moreDemocratic City Council 2025 Frankie Malacaria
2025 Democratic Primary Interviews for Scranton City Council
Frankie Malacaria (D)
Hosted by :
Brian Snee, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Communication and Media
Bios for the candidates can… moreRepublican City Council 2025 Marc Pane
2025 Republican Primary Interview for Scranton City Council
Marc Pane (R)
Hosted by :
Brian Snee, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Communication and Media
Bios for the candidates can be found… moreDemocratic City Council 2025 Sean McAndrew
2025 Democratic Primary Interviews for Scranton City Council
Sean McAndrew (D)
Hosted by :
JoyAnna Hopper, Ph.D.,
Director of the Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service
Bios for… moreDemocratic City Council 2025 Patrick Flynn
2025 Democratic Primary Interviews for Scranton City Council
Patrick Flynn (D)
Hosted by :
JoyAnna Hopper, Ph.D.,
Director of the Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service
Bios… moreDemocratic City Council 2025 Tom Schuster
2025 Democratic Primary Interviews for Scranton City Council
Tom Schuster (D)
Hosted by :
JoyAnna Hopper, Ph.D.,
Director of the Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service
Bios… moreGrant assists Lackawanna College students raising children
Attending classes at Lackawanna College while raising a young son and working full time hasn’t been easy for Emely Mercado. A grant the college received will continue to support students like her. The college recently received a $98,602 Parent… more
Queen City Tavern renovations, expansion moving forward
OLYPHANT — As a remodeling and expansion project nears completion, developer John Basalyga envisions the redesigned Queen City Tavern as a cozy spot to enjoy a good meal and quality entertainment. Basalyga purchased the former OTOWN Bar & Grill… more
Wright Center for Community Health holds inaugural Symposium on Aging
The Wright Center for Community Health recently hosted its inaugural Symposium on Aging in Scranton. The program focused on bringing stakeholders together to build a dementia-friendly Lackawanna County. Experts and local representatives joined the… more
Friends with Paws Pet Rescue fundraiser
Friends with Paws Pet Rescue recently held a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse, Dickson City. Proceeds benefited the medical fund. From left: volunteers Barb Halloran, Holly Smith, Patti Mazzie and Denise Mercer.
Beyond the Byline: Of egg salad, pimento cheese, oval spiced ham, Chucks and Skechers
WILKES-BARRE — Listening to ESPN radio a couple of weeks ago, Marty & McGee were talking about The Masters and Rory McIlroy’s stunning win.
Ronald and Beverly Pagotto
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Beverly Pagotto, Peckville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married April 26, 1975, in St. Mary’s Assumption Church, Scranton, by the Rev. Vincent Langan. They were attended by Judy Eiden, sister… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: On mayoral debate, meme’s the word
I woke up on Wednesday to learn I’d been “memed.” A screenshot from WBRE-TV’s coverage of Tuesday’s Scranton mayoral “debates” hosted by the University of Scranton captured my downcast reaction to watching a high school dropout try to “match wits”… more
Rotary Club of the Abingtons Paul Harris Medal winner
At a recent Rotary Club of the Abingtons meeting, member Beth Caucci was awarded a Paul Harris Medal, the highest Rotary honor. It is given to a member who has displayed service above self and outstanding generosity. In addition, member Guy Cali was… more
Births, 4/27/25
GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY Castner: A daughter, Feb. 6, to Jennifer and Kyle Castner, Plymouth. Habrack: A son, Feb. 22, to Chris and Shaina Habrack, Harveys Lake. Mahmoud: A son, Feb. 10, to Amal Abualrous and Yousef Mahmoud, Forty Fort. Mostowski: A… more
People on the Move, April 27, 2025
St. Mary’s Villa The Elmhurst Twp. villa, a member of Covenant Health, recently welcomed Noelle Lyon-Kovaleski, LHNA, as the new president of its senior care community, which includes 112 beds for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite and… more
Dunmore Lions Club installation
The Dunmore Lions Club installed two new members during the district governor’s visit at its January meeting at Carmella’s in Dunmore. District Governor Sandy Thubborn offered remarks. Installing official was Past District Governor Cathy Metschulat… more
Domenic G. and Linda Mennicucci
Mr. and Mrs. Domenic G. Mennicucci, Factoryville, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married April 12, 1975, in St. Michael’s Church, Union, N.J., by the late Rev. John Palasits. They were attended by Donna Sheehan, maid… more