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Old Forge couple charged with animal cruelty after over 100 cats rescued
OLD FORGE — An Old Forge couple is facing multiple felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty after more than 100 cats were rescued from their property, which officials called “deplorable.” Angelo and Elizabeth Corradino, 517 Smith St., allegedly… more
Newton Twp. solar farm developer asks court to halt property restrictions
A developer wants a judge to remove a restrictive covenant on a property in Newton Twp. so it can build a solar farm there. Attorney Jeffrey Malak filed a declaratory judgment lawsuit last week in Lackawanna County Court on behalf of Newton Solar 1… more
Clipboard, April 25, 2025
Regional Spring concerts: Catholic Choral Society of Scranton annual spring concerts celebrating the 76th year of the choral group will be presented May 16 at 7 p.m. at Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton, and… more
Lackawanna County to deploy ballot drop boxes for primary election
Lackawanna County will again deploy a series of secure drop boxes where voters can deposit mail-in primary election ballots, something the county has done without issue since the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an issue that proved contentious in the fall,… more
PA Route 6 Wins National “Byways Madness 2025” Competition
PA Route 6 Wins National “Byways Madness 2025” Competition Pennsylvania’s Newest Scenic Byway Captures National Attention The PA Route 6 Alliance is thrilled to announce that Pennsylvania Route 6 has been crowned the national winner of Byways… more
Bi-County Airport Board hears report on May 7 roll-out of REAL ID
PITTSTON TWP. — Mark C. Bailer, director of public safety at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, on Thursday reported on the May 7, roll-out of REAL-ID. Bailer, who started in the position on March 21, advised the Bi-County Airport… more
Deutsch Institute annual Champagne Brunch
The Deutsch Institute’s annual Champagne Brunch fundraiser will be held May 18 with continuous serving from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Waldorf Social Club in Scranton. Sister Mariam Pfiefer, I.H.M., will be the honored guest. For ticket and sponsorship… more
Scranton firefighters quickly put out East Mountain fire
SCRANTON — An elderly couple escaped from a fire that burned the front porch of their East Mountain home Wednesday afternoon. City firefighters responded shortly after 5 p.m. to the fire at 5 Scranton-Pocono Highway to find the porch on fire. The… more
Police: Scott Twp. man attacks girlfriend
DICKSON CITY — A Scott Twp. man attacked his girlfriend as the two were walking back to a local hotel after food shopping, police said. Nicholas Alinoski, 25, of 639 Lakeland Drive, is charged with assault and harassment. According to the criminal… more
Scranton City Planning Commission 4-23-25
Scranton City Planning Commission
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, 2nd Floor
340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Commission Members… moreScranton and Sheptytskyi, Ukraine, Forming Sister City Relationship
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti has proposed legislation to Scranton City Council to establish a formal sister city relationship with Sheptytskyi, Ukraine. Council introduced the legislation by a …
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 24, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES John Anthony Riddick and Keishanda Charlene Phillips, both of Dickson City. Martin Thomas Fallon and Nicole Elizabeth Durski, both of Scranton. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Lori A. Lewis, Sonya L. Bieber and Michael H. Bernadyn to Jeffrey… more
$4.3M in state funding awarded to improve water service in White Haven
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Dave Argall and Rep. Jamie Walsh on Wednesday announced that Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. secured $4.3 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to install a new water treatment system in White… more
Tuesday night fire in Taylor displaces 10; no injuries
TAYLOR — Ten people, including five children, were displaced by fire on Tuesday evening at a Lackawanna County public housing development in Taylor, but there were no injuries. Crews were called to 83 Kennedy Blvd. just after 6 p.m., to find one… more
Domestic Violence Service Center welcomes new executive director
WILKES-BARRE — The Domestic Violence Service Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and their children, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Danielle Keith-Alexandre as its new executive director,… more
Clipboard, April 24, 2025
Lackawanna County Earth Day event: The Lackawanna County Department of Environmental Sustainability, along with multiple cosponsors and participants, will conduct an Earth Day observance Saturday at McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton. From… more
Police: Clarks Summit man punches Scranton police officer
SCRANTON — A Clarks Summit man punched a police officer in the head when he responded to the report of a fight in the middle of Mulberry Street near Goodfellas Pizza just after midnight on Saturday. Jacob Joseph Gentile, 20, of 52 Ivywood Drive, is… more
New cafe at Scranton’s Lace Village gives nod to past
A new coffee shop paying homage to the property’s past will add another amenity to Scranton’s Lace Village. Jenn Saunders, owner of Northern Light Espresso Bar & Cafe on Biden Street in the city’s downtown, plans to open Chantilly Café inside… more
Act Out Theatre Group presents ‘Miss Nelson is Missing!’
Act Out Theatre Group is presenting a children’s musical, “Miss Nelson is Missing!”, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at 802 S. Main St., Suite 804D, Taylor. Tickets, at $10, can be purchased at the door or online at www.… more
Scranton mayoral candidates debate
During a debate Tuesday night, candidates for Scranton mayor disagreed about top priorities and how the city should deal with the expansion of the Keystone Sanitary Landfill in neighboring Dunmore and Throop, among many other issues. The University… more
More memories to be made at Manor on Main, formerly Genetti Manor
DICKSON CITY — About three years after a popular banquet venue closed, a new group plans to reopen the space as a place to create more memorable moments. Genetti Manor closed at the end of June in 2022 after hosting weddings, fights, proms and other… more
City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund
The Honorable Mayor and City CouncilCity of ScrantonLackawanna CountyScranton, PA, 18503 We have conducted a compliance audit of the City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund for the Period January 1, …
Scranton police: Homeless man resists police, shows signs of drunkenness
SCRANTON — A homeless man found unresponsive in a doorway on Albright Avenue resisted police who tried to assist him, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Carter, 25, is charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness… more
Montage Mountain to host summer job fairs
SCRANTON — Montage Mountain will hold hiring events throughout May to help fill out its staff for the summer season. The resort, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, will host the job fairs May 13, May 22 and May 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. each day,… more