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Births, April 13, 2025
Moses Taylor BAGNICK: A daughter, April 3, to Matthew and Gianna Bagnick, Scranton. CAUFIELD: A son, March 28, to Jack and Shannon Evarts Caufield, Scranton. CICERINI: A son, April 5, to Mark and Angela Grissinger Cicerini, Scranton. DE LA ROSA: A… more
Court dismisses Bolus appeal of getting booted off Scranton mayoral ballot
A judge on Friday dismissed Bob Bolus’ appeal of being removed as a Republican candidate for mayor of Scranton in the May 20 primary election. Lackawanna County Judge Terrence Nealon dismissed the appeal because Bolus missed a deadline of Tuesday to… more
University of Scranton building on target for fall semester opening
SCRANTON — Where there is drywall, concrete, steel beams and empty elevator shafts will soon be classrooms, labs, a small business development center, a space for innovation and a student health center. Construction continues on Weiss Hall, the… more
Lackawanna County tax reassessment rains on Scranton stormwater project
SCRANTON — City Council President Gerald Smurl worries that a $12 million stormwater project in Green Ridge might collapse because only three of 47 affected property owners have given easements to the city for the work to occur. Smurl, who raised… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 12, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Danielle Marie Patrizi and Jonathan Alexander Curtis, both of Jessup. Laura Mary Cermignano and Thomas Matthew Connors, both of Dunmore. Hunter Chase Wierzbowski and Rylie Ann Tuohy, both of Carbondale. Andrew Thomas White and… more
Large Chinese tariffs spur availability, pricing worries
SCRANTON — As uncertainty regarding tariffs continues to swirl, the owner of an Asian grocery store in the city expressed more concern about the possible lack of products from southeast Asia than rising prices. Sumalee Schnessel, co-owner of Spice… more
Pets of the Week sponsored by Dr. PAWS
Lyra and Francine are available for adoption from the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Apply to adopt Lyra, Francine and other pets at griffinpondanimalshelter.com/adopt.
Former reverend pleads guilty in child sex sting
A former Lackawanna County reverend who was caught trying to set up a sexual liaison with a child during online chats with an undercover police officer pleaded guilty Friday to a felony charge of unlawful contact with a minor.
Kingston man arrested for having crystal meth in Scranton
Lackawanna County detectives arrested a Luzerne County man on drug charges in Scranton. Detectives noticed a man, later identified as Joseph White, 49, of Kingston, driving a silver Hyundai Elantra with tinted windows on North Main Avenue at… more
‘The Office’ discontinued Lego set on shelves again, on sale in Scranton
You, too, can own miniature versions of 15 characters who changed Scranton forever. Michael, Dwight, Jim, Pam, Ryan, Angela, Oscar, Kevin, Stanley, Kelly, Phyllis, Meredith, Creed, Toby and Darryl round out “The Office” employees that are sold as… more
New traffic patterns start Monday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Significant construction continues at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and beginning April 14 visitors to the campus will face new traffic patterns.
Clipboard, April 12, 2025
Dunmore Easter spin: Dunmore VFW Easter spin, Saturday, 3-7 p.m., win ham, kielbasa, porketta and gift certificates to local businesses, basket raffles and Frankie Gervasi spinning the wheel and playing music. Open to the public. Moscow Designer bag… more
For many Jews, Passover celebrations will occur amid anxieties, divisions
By David Crary, Associated Press Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely… more
Gym restoration for Prince of Peace, Old Forge
The gym at Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge was recently remodeled with new electrical capacity, new lighting, signage, emergency lighting, exit signs and a completely refurbished floor. The water damage issue was rectified prior to the upgrades… more
Toyota of Scranton supports Indraloka Animal Sanctuary fundraiser
Toyota of Scranton supports Indraloka Animal Sanctuary’s fundraising event, Transformative Ties Spring Gala, to be held at the sanctuary, 336 Oak Drive, Dalton, on April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. For 20 years Indraloka has rescued abused and abandoned… more
Scranton School Board narrowly approves new legal counsel for district
SCRANTON — The Scranton School Board narrowly approved a new legal counsel for the district. Directors voted 5-3 at a special meeting Thursday to hire Joyce, Carmody and Moran as the district’s general and special education legal counsel beginning… more
HARB 4-10-25
Historical Architectural Review Board
Agenda Regular MEETING
April 10, 2025 Council Chambers CITY HALL 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Review Of Minutes
March 13, 2025
Review of Application(… moreLackawanna County plans $29M capital projects fix of roads, bridges, more
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County plans a refinancing and borrowing package to fund $29.1 million in capital projects, including fixing several roads and crumbling bridges throughout the county. The “Comprehensive Capital Improvement Project” would fund… more
Man’s body recovered near Lackawanna River in Carbondale
Authorities recovered the body of a man near the Lackawanna River in Carbondale on Thursday afternoon. Carbondale police and firefighters responded to 100 Enterprise Drive around 1:30 p.m. The body of a man was found behind Millennium Packaging… more
Taylor man charged after threatening his mother
A Taylor man faces charges after police said he threatened his mother. Gloria Clarillo told borough police Wednesday her son, Rasheid Figueroa, 24, threatened to kill her at their home. She told them that he lives with her and speaks with her… more
Police: West Scranton man assaulted ex-girlfriend, damaged her apartment
A West Scranton man assaulted his ex-girlfriend and damaged property in her apartment, according to city police. Magisterial District Judge Kipp Adcock arraigned Andrew Gorba, 29, 118 St. Frances Cabrini Ave., Wednesday on felony charges of burglary… more
State announces upcoming NEPA transportation projects
PennDOT Engineering District 4 Executive Richard N. Roman highlighted numerous projects anticipated to start during and currently progressing in the 2025 construction season in the six-county, Dunmore-based region. “Every Pennsylvanian deserves a… more
Bresnahan: FEMA should restore program funding 21 flood buyouts in Scranton
Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan contradicted the Trump administration’s contention that a certain Federal Emergency Management Agency funding program is wasteful and advocated for restoration of $2.5 million for flood buyouts in Scranton. On… more