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CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Reps. Pugh, Walsh vote ‘no’ on state budget, but it passes in House
WILKES-BARRE — State Rep. Brenda Pugh, R-Dallas Township, and Rep. Jamie Walsh, R-Ross Township, each voted “no” on House Bill 1330 — the House Democrat proposed budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year.
County to hold disposal event for household chemicals, hazardous materials
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County and its environmental sustainability office will again hold a free disposal event later this year where county residents who pre-register can safely dispose of automotive fluids, aerosols, pest poisons, chemicals and… more
Fifth annual golf tournament to benefit North Pocono Public Library
The North Pocono Public Library announced Paul Kelly and Mike Ognosky as the guests of honor for its fifth annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 11, at noon at Elmhurst Country Club in Moscow. Tournament co-chairs Jim Coles, left, and Ed Steinmetz… more
Commonwealth Court upholds county panel’s ruling in vacancy case
State Commonwealth Court judges upheld a Lackawanna County judicial panel’s ruling that the county’s Home Rule Charter controls the process of replacing former Democratic Commissioner Matt McGloin — a ruling Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan and… more
Former Blakely cop facing animal cruelty counts now charged with stalking, firearm possession
A former Blakely police officer who resigned in May amid animal abuse charges faces new counts after authorities said he stalked his ex-girlfriend while illegally possessing multiple firearms with an active protective order against him.
Wyoming Area Regional Police offers blueprint for consolidated departments
As municipal officials from the Back Mountain to Mountain Top get set to implement or explore the possibility of regionalized police forces, they can follow the roadmap of the Wyoming Area Regional Police, the first consolidated department in… more
Two dam rehabilitation upgrades in Lackawanna County get low-interest loans
The state provided $14.6 million in low-interest loans to two dam repair projects in Lackawanna County. The funding from Pennsylvania Instrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) includes a pair of $7.3 million loans to Pennsylvania American… more
Scranton Co-Op Farmers Market opens for 86th season
SCRANTON — Rows of fruits and vegetables of many varieties lined the vendor stalls at the Scranton Co-Op Farmers Market as people shopped on the market’s opening day Friday afternoon. But missing from the stands filled with squash, cucumbers,… more
Schiff’s Marketplace in Scranton remains closed after electrical fire
Schiff’s Marketplace in North Scranton remains closed after an electrical fire in a freezer door Sunday night caused smoke damage throughout the store at 3410 N. Main Ave., a spokesman said Friday. Employees are still clearing out and cleaning up… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 19, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Rebecca Christine Brady and Corey Victor Capooci, both of Arlington, Va. Isabella Rose Stanton and Noah Gabriel Braid, both of Fairfax, Va. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Patricia Brennan, Scott Twp., to Deirdre and Greg Reynolds, Union… more
Conversations continue in search for new Regional, Moses Taylor buyer
A team from the nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation visited the city and met with local stakeholders this week as they continue to explore a potential acquisition of Commonwealth Health’s Regional Hospital of Scranton and its Moses Taylor Hospital… more
Need Help Removing a Dangerous Tree?
The City of Scranton Dangerous Tree Removal Assistance Program is here to help low-to-moderate income homeowners remove dangerous trees or branches from their property at no cost. To qualify you …
Clipboard, July 19, 2025
East Scranton Casino bus trip: Casino bus trip to Resort World Catskills, Sept. 3, leaves Scranton at 9 a.m. and departs casino at 4:30 p.m., $49/person includes $40 rebate ($25 slots, $15 food) and tip for bus driver. Photo ID required at casino.… more
Solar program to save Pa. schools on energy costs might go dark
A popular, bipartisan program that has committed millions of dollars to help Pennsylvania schools lower energy costs by installing solar panels is slated to lose access to a key federal tax credit — and schools could have to scuttle or downsize… more
Pennsylvania state universities raise tuition for the first time in seven years
For the first time in seven years, universities in Pennsylvania’s state system will raise tuition for in-state students as the amount of state funding they will receive for 2025-26 remains uncertain.
Lepre-Con Pub Crawl donates to Archbald Police Department
Archbald’s streets welcomed over 180 leprechauns, lads and lassies as they trolled the streets in search of participating taverns in the 2nd Annual Lepre-Con Pub Crawl in March. This gathering, clad in Irish shamrock greens from Tag’d Gift Store,… more
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally brings large crowd to downtown Scranton
A large crowd rallied Thursday night in downtown Scranton to honor the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis by making “good trouble” and protesting President Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s policies.
Mine reclamation to begin soon for Archbald, Mayfield warehouses
Work is about to begin to reclaim nearly 90 acres of mine-scarred land above the Casey Highway, clearing the way for 1.4 million square feet of warehouses in Archbald and Mayfield. Mayfield signed a contract with Kriger Construction on July 7 to… more
TV show ‘And Just Like That’ draws unwitting attention to Scranton business
And just like that, a prominent, although fictional, New Yorker left the city and came to Scranton to buy just the right thing. Shopping is an obsession on HBO Max’s “And Just Like That … ” and its predecessor, “Sex and the City.” Series creator… more
Blackstone, PPL announce joint venture for data centers in NEPA
PPL Corporation and Blackstone have agreed to a joint venture to build data centers and the generation plants needed to power them in Pennsylvania, which could bring thousands of new jobs to the region.
‘Horrific’ case: Man allegedly had 150K files of child sex abuse material
Authorities charged a Scranton man with 5,000 felony counts involving possession of over 150,000 files of child sexual abuse material, including 200 in a digital picture frame next to his bed. Paul Sybrandy, 44, of 514 Cedar Ave., Apt. 9, was… more
Novena means peace, reflection, hope to attendees
SCRANTON – West Scranton resident Chris Patchoski grew up attending the Solemn Novena to St. Ann but serving in the armed forces, he sees it in a different way. Patchoski, his wife Alicia Patchoski and their daughter Charlotte, 7, were among throngs… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 18, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Anna Margaret Altmiller and John Giovanni Jared Mecca, both of Olyphant. Emily Paige King and Eric Robert Topa, both of Old Forge. Aleksandr Gerzon and Veronika Polbina, both of Clifton Twp. Theresa Ellen Webber and Travis Joseph… more
Christmas in July sales unite Green Ridge businesses in Scranton
SCRANTON — A group of Green Ridge business owners will bring a bit of holiday cheer to the corners amid the dog days of summer on Saturday. The Green Ridge Business Association hosts several events throughout the year — including the ninth annual… more