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Author discusses Beatles, religion at University of Scranton
Author Jeffery D. Long, Ph.D., the Carl W. Zeigler professor of religion, philosophy and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College, presented “Peace, Love and God-consciousness: George Harrison, The Beatles and Hinduism” at a lecture at the University… more
Moosic High School to hold final All Class Reunion
The Moosic High School Committee for the annual All Class Reunion has decided the reunion has run its course and this year will be the finale. This year’s reunion will be held earlier than usual on Saturday, Aug. 16, at St. George’s Center, 730 S.… more
Police seek missing Moosic man
Moosic police are looking for a young borough man and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. Nicholas Terrery, 23, was last seen in the vicinity of Kipling Drive around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, police said. He was wearing a white golf hat… more
Scranton man charged in gold bar scam that cost woman $3 million, authorities say
A Scranton man faces charges in connection with a scam that cost a Lehigh County woman more than $3 million, including a large number of gold bars, authorities say.
Clifton Twp. to hear data center zoning challenge Tuesday
A data center developer will go before Clifton Twp. zoners Tuesday to challenge the validity of the township’s zoning ordinance amid efforts to construct more than two dozen data center buildings in Clifton and Covington townships. The Clifton Twp.… more
Southern Lehigh to vote Tuesday on ex-Abington Heights super's separation deal
The Southern Lehigh School Board is scheduled to vote on a separation agreement for Superintendent Michael Mahon, who has been on leave for five months, at a special board meeting Tuesday night.
No swimming: Lackawanna County sues firm over leaking pool at McDade Park
Lackawanna County will keep its “leak-plagued” swimming pool at McDade Park closed this summer and has sued the contractor that repaired it two years ago, the county announced Monday.
Hot, humid weather hitting Northeastern Pennsylvania
Northeast Pennsylvania will feel the heat this week. Heat and humidity are returning to the region, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s through Wednesday. However, the high humidity will make it feel like nearly 100 degrees, according to the… more
Clipboard, July 29, 2025
Forest City Community luncheon: Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware and Dundaff streets, community luncheon, Aug. 16, noon-1 p.m.; visit the church on Facebook; disabled accessible. Jessup Rummage sale/basket raffle: Rummage sale and basket raffle… more
Man charged with smashing TV news station window
A Bucks County man was arrested on criminal mischief charges early Sunday after throwing a brick through the window of a local TV news station, Plains Twp. police said.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 29, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Kevin John Flinter and Magdalena Lee Fruehan, both of Patchogue, N.Y. Kayla Lyn Sherman, Scranton, and David Michael Pilger, Moosic. Victor Leon Guillen, Jacksonville, Ill., and Josselin Areli Mercado, Tobyhanna. PROPERTY… more
New Native American-owned coffee shop to be part of mural celebration
A new Scranton mural sparked a connection between the city and a Native American business. Because the mural has a Native American theme, organizers invited Old Man John’s Coffee and Honey House to make the refreshments for Friday’s dedication. The… more
Wright Center collaboration yields successful pop-up food pantry
More than 100 people attended the second annual Spring into a Day of Giving Pop-Up Food Pantry hosted by the Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education and the American College of Physicians’ Pennsylvania (PA-ACP) Eastern… more
Digging for ideas: Archbald to seek community input on two mine relics
Archbald wants input from the community on the future of two mining relics on Laurel Street. In collaboration with Archbald Borough Council and the Archbald Neighborhood Association, Valley in Motion will hold an interactive community meeting Aug.… more
Police investigate stabbing in South Scranton
SCRANTON — Police were investigating Sunday night in the 800 block of East Locust Street in South Side, where a stabbing had been reported. Emergency communications dispatched police at 7:24 p.m. to 810 East Locust St. for a report of a female… more
Police: No injuries in rollover crash in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON — Police and firefighters responded to a two-vehicle collision early Saturday night at Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue. The incident involving a Subaru Forester traveling east on Mulberry Street and a Nissan Xterra traveling north on Adams… more
Beyond the Byline: Can’t wait to go home again
PLYMOUTH — The 21st annual Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Fest is almost here — a celebration of the delicious sausage and so much more.
Part of Lake Scranton trail to close for two months for nearby maintenance
Pennsylvania American Water will temporarily close a section of the walking path around the Lake Scranton reservoir from Monday through the end of September because of increased truck traffic from nearby maintenance work. The path will close from… more
Veterans segments honoring the late Capt. James R. Minicozzi
Judge Thomas J. Munley and WBRE 28/WYOU 22 will be airing segments on the “Veterans Views” in honor of the late Cpt. James R. Minicozzi and his upcoming 13th annual Memorial Race that takes place on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m. in downtown Scranton… more
Hip-hop festival in Scranton becomes annual event
Rappers Relic Rhymes and Lawsy will headline the ATMOSFERE Music Festival in Scranton on Aug. 2, alongside nearly another 20 acts. It is the second year for the festival, this year with the addition of touring acts from outside the region. … more
Veterans, July 27, 2025
Shrimp boil at Dupont VFW Dupont VFW shrimp boil, Sunday, 1 p.m., under the tent in the main parking lot. Tickets $25; call Millie at 570-507-1551 for information and tickets. Dupont VFW Post 4909 sock hop dinner-dance Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home… more
Lane restrictions scheduled for PennDOT project in the Notch
The state Department of Transportation will begin a pavement preservation project Monday on roughly a mile of Route 11 in the Notch where South Abington Twp. meets Scranton, with lane restrictions planned to accommodate the work. The project will… more