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Police: Man arrested after breaking into Scranton buildings
SCRANTON — A homeless man faces charges following a pair of break-ins in the city’s South Side, Scranton police announced in a media release. Following a joint investigation of the Scranton Police Property Crimes Unit and Patrol Division,… more
Lackawanna County man charged following home invasion, assault
A Madison Twp. man faces charges related to a home invasion in Wayne County, state police said. Troopers responded to a residence in Lehigh Twp. Wednesday around 12:49 a.m. for the report of a home invasion and assault, police said. While traveling… more
School board past colors Scranton Democratic mayoral primary election
SCRANTON — The race for city mayor has raised issues of transparency, fairness and residency. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti faces in the May 20 primary Scranton Democratic Party Chairman Bob Sheridan. Two Republicans, Patricia “… more
Veterans news, May 4, 2025
Post 665 scholarships available Dickson City American Legion Post 665 will offer scholarships to high school seniors in the Midvalley. Children and grandchildren of regular members of Post 665 are also eligible. Contact Commander John Toole at 570-… more
Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania tees up 25th annual golf tournament
On May 19, the Arc of NEPA is sponsoring a golf tournament at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. The day will feature a captain and crew format. The shotgun start is at noon with registration beginning at 11 a.m. There will be contests and… more
The Force is with the Lightsaber Club in Scranton
Among Star Wars fans, May 4 is an observance of their fandom, thanks to a pun that turns “May the forth” into the Jedi blessing “May the Force be with you.” The classic catchphrase is the ritual ending of Lightsaber Club classes at the Academy of… more
Rotary Club of the Abingtons inaugural 5K race
The race committee of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons recently met to launch the inaugural 5K walk and run slated for May 24. From left: Diane Calabro; Steve Selige, president; Gail Cicerini; Chris Loftus, race chairman; Anita Nealon and Leah… more
School Notes, May 4, 2025
Abington Heights Senior Brady McHugh recently auditioned and qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Jazz Band on drum set, the first Abington Heights student to qualify for this honor in almost a decade, according to… more
Gianna Rose DiPietro
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Gianna Rose DiPietro, Dunmore, to Antonio Felice Cicco, Scranton. The bride-elect is the daughter of Carmen and Lucia DiPietro, Dunmore. Born and raised in Dunmore, she is a graduate of… more
Births, May 4, 2025
MOSES TAYLOR BRYNOK: A son, April 22, to Stephen and Megan Shock Brynok, Shickshinny. CARMODY: A daughter, April 29, to Mason and Sofia Byron Carmody, Pleasant Mount. GREER: A daughter, April 26, to Patrick and Kathleen Risse Greer, Waverly. REED: A… more
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: PennDOT reminds residents federal REAL ID enforcement starts next week
WILKES-BARRE — With federal REAL ID enforcement just days away, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll this week joined officials from the Williamsport Airport, and the American Automobile Association (AAA), to… more
Fire destroys house in Old Forge
OLD FORGE — A fire destroyed a house at 546 Winter St. early Saturday morning. The blaze was called in as a garage fire at 4:11 a.m., according to scanner reports. Just minutes later, at 4:18 a.m., scanner reports indicated the fire had spread… more
Season Four of the Office 5K returns to Scranton
An “Office”-themed 5K, which has become an annual tradition and not just for locals or diehard fans, was held for the fourth time on Saturday. The event brings out people from across the area, the state, and beyond to celebrate “The Office,” an NBC… more
Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women donation
The Margery Scranton Council of Republican women presented a $300 donation to Bill Burns, president of the GAR Memorial Association, toward the fundraising effort of the association to return the Civil War Sword of Lt. Ezra Griffin. Griffin fought… more
Johnson College to host 32nd Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsors of the 32nd annual Johnson College Open met on the college’s Scranton campus in preparation for the event on Friday, May 16, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top. Proceeds from the event will support the Johnson College… more
Adams Outdoor acquires Times-Shamrock Outdoor
A billboard company with an office in the Lehigh Valley has acquired Times-Shamrock Outdoor. Adams Outdoor Advertising acquired the billboard division of Times-Shamrock Communications, the company announced in a news release Friday. The sale… more
Homicide trial testimony concludes with expert testimony Friday
SCRANTON — Testimony in a murder trial described as a “battle of the experts” by defense attorney Curt Parkins during his opening argument, concluded Friday. During the weeklong trial, prosecution witnesses claimed Shelton Miles purposefully shot… more
Police: Homeless man claims he was selling meth to survive
SCRANTON — When city police picked up a homeless man officers knew had a warrant for a felony probation violation, they found 5 grams of methamphetamine in his pockets, police said. Myles Luckett, 39, of Scranton, is charged with possession with… more
PennDOT paving project to close Parker Street in Scranton for two weeks
SCRANTON — The state Department of Transportation announced it will close Parker Street between North Main and Boulevard avenues for two weeks starting Monday to finish paving under the Parker Street Bridge reconstruction project. During paving and… more
Program offering summer work opportunities for eligible teen applicants
The Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board and Pennsylvania CareerLink seek teenage applicants for a summer jobs program allowing eligible county residents ages 14 to 18 to work up to 25 hours per week on projects in the community.… more
Clipboard, May 3, 2025
Eynon Pasta dinner: Italian Congregation of St. Francis d’Assisi (St. Francis Cemetery) annual drive-thru-only pasta dinner, May 18, noon-2 p.m., Roseanna’s Pizza and Pasta House, Dickson City. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 3, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Abisahi Franco Sanchez and Yesenia Ramos Anzures, both of Scranton. Sean Cadden Foley and Kathryn Ann Trimmer, both of Stamford, Conn. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Samuel P. Cerminaro, Scranton, to Scranton Property Group LLC, Old… more
Vehicle crashes into, damages bank in Blakely
A bank in Blakely was damaged when a vehicle crashed into it after colliding with another vehicle Friday afternoon. A Honda SUV was pulling out of Depot Street when it collided with a Kia SUV traveling on Main Street just before 1 p.m., Police Chief… more
Legislators consider removing sex from birth certificates
Newly reintroduced House Bill 1313 asks legislators one more time to support removing sex from birth certificates. The bill, originated by state Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-153, Abington, suggests reporting sex on the birth certificate is antiquated, citing… more