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Scranton Plans Test of Both Shawnee Avenue and Middle Street Flood Sirens
SCRANTON, PA. – On Wed., July 16, 2025, the City of Scranton will test flood sirens located at both Shawnee Avenue and Middle Street. The Shawnee flood siren is located …
CareerLink to host hiring event Wednesday
SCRANTON — CareerLink Lackawanna County will host a “Hot Jobs Hiring Event” Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility,135 Franklin Ave. Nearly 20 employers, including Allied Services, Simplex Homes, Alleima and Noble Biomaterials, will… more
Scranton to rename park after deceased firefighter Anthony ‘Tony’ Walsh
SCRANTON – The city will rename the North Scranton Mini Park at 1800 Wayne Ave. for the late, retired Scranton Firefighter Anthony “Tony” Walsh, who died in 2022. The park, which abuts the rear of the Scranton Fire Department’s Engine 8 station, had… more
Monday Update: Main Street paving in Blakely, Archbald to begin soon
A Lackawanna County paving project targeting Main Street in Archbald and Blakely is likely to begin in earnest later this month or early next as the contractor completes a separate county paving project on Montage Mountain, county Roads and Bridges… more
NEPA Youth Shelter receives grants from Scranton Area Community Foundation
NEPA Youth Shelter recently received two grants from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The $5,000 Critical Needs Grant has defrayed the costs of replacing the boiler at the shelter’s apartment building used by housing program participants. The… more
Billboard owner sues Scranton over digital denial
SCRANTON — The owner of a two-sided billboard at 320 Mulberry St. downtown is suing the city to overturn its denial of converting the sign from static to digital displays. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Lackawanna County Court, Kegerreis Outdoor… more
FSA NEPA receives grant from Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (FSA NEPA) recently received a donation from the Scranton Area Community Foundation via the Community Needs Grant Fund. The $8,000 grant will support the Help Line program, which has… more
Beyond the Byline: Ensuring the Christmas tree industry stays healthy
WILKES-BARRE — You may have noticed recent stories about “Christmas in July” events happening throughout our region.
Flyover Hot Humid Scranton Sunday
July 13 2025 - ECTV Mavic 2 pro flyover Mulberry street , and Penn Ave .McDade Park splash pad reopens after pump issue
The splash pad at McDade Park reopened Sunday morning following repairs, county officials announced on the park’s Facebook page. The splash pad will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Officials first announced the water pump problem… more
Police: Scranton man breaks into neighbor’s apartment, steals fan
A Scranton man broke into his neighbor’s apartment and then punched out his own window to make it seem like someone had also broken into his apartment, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Ashton, 43, of 703 Smith St., Apt. 1, faces felony… more
Section of Jefferson Twp. road to close Tuesday
JEFFERSON TWP. — A section of state Route 2002 (Wimmers Road) will close for bridge repairs starting Tuesday, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said. The work will take place through Aug. 1 and detours will be in place.… more
Scranton Jazz Festival 20th year
Head to the Scranton Cultural Center for a live performance from the Emmy-nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band on Sunday, Aug 3 at 6:00 P.M. Enjoy a powerful jazz retrospective featuring… moreTower of Power Scranton Jazz Festival
Now in its twentieth year, the Scranton Jazz Festival celebrates this milestone with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music!
August 1 - 2 - 3 in downtown Scranton.… moreCooper’s Seafood House donates to LRCA
Cooper’s Seafood House presents the proceeds of its annual National Chowder Day fundraiser to grateful staff and board members of the Lackawanna River Conservation Association. Back row, from left: Paul Cooper, Cody Cooper, Jack Cooper, Jesse Cooper… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Bresnahan is who he is
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou (1928-2014) I learned the hard way to count on people being who they are. This is especially true of public figures, particularly politicians. Successful politicians… more
People on the Move, July 13, 2025
Marywood University The university announced that its president, Lisa A. Lori, J.D., has once again been named a 2025 Chambers USA ranked lawyer in General Commercial Litigation — a prestigious honor that highlights her outstanding contributions to… more
Veterans, July 13, 2025
Shopa-Davey pig-in-the-blanket dinner Shopa-Davey VFW Post 6082 will conduct a pig-in-the-blanket dinner at the post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville, on July 20. Serving from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $14 from a member or at… more
Dunmore Lions Club awarded grant; library benefits
In March, the Dunmore Lions Club was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation by representative Bill Metschulat, past district governor, who presented it to Scott Thomas, executive director of the Nancy Kay Holmes branch of… more
Carl and Patricia Klach
Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Patricia Klach of Jessup recently celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. The couple were married June 5, 1965 at St. Mary Assumption Church in Jessup by the Rev. Joseph Matz. They were attended by Dolly Wharton Bretz,… more
Solemn Novena to St. Ann begins Thursday with theme of hope
As the Solemn Novena to St. Ann enters its second century, the faithful will celebrate a message that “hope never fails” as they make their annual pilgrimage to West Scranton this week. With its origins dating back to 1924, the 101st annual St. Ann’… more
Ice cream sales hot as temperatures rise
As the weather fluctuates throughout the spring and summer, so does the business at local ice cream shops. Several customers made their way to the counter at Giff’s Ice Cream Shoppe, 1621 Main St., Blakely, on Thursday afternoon as the temperature… more
PEMA urges FEMA to reconsider cuts, changes that would impact communities
The director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency sent his federal counterpart a letter this month urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider proposed policy changes and cuts that would “severely hinder” Pennsylvania’s… more
Rep. Meuser resolution marks anniversary of attempted Trump assassination
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, co-sponsored H. Res. 571 this week. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pittsburgh/Erie, specifically recognizes the tragic events of July 13, 2024, in Butler, where President Donald… more