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Police: Scranton man attacks girlfriend, resists police
A Scranton man attacked his girlfriend Sunday, angry because she wouldn’t answer him while she was vacuuming, according to a criminal complaint. When officers tried to take Robert Telford, 39, into custody, he pulled away, resisting them. According… more
Susquehanna County man stole more than $100K from ATMs, detectives say
A Susquehanna County man repeatedly stole money from ATMs in the region while working as a service technician, Lackawanna County detectives charge. Kenneth William Vangorder of Kingsley went to service ATMs, even though service calls had not been… more
Local bank donates water, snacks to local fire departments
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Firefighting is thirsty work, especially in the heat of summer. When the Dalton Fire Department reached out to the public asking for bottled water, PS Bank employees answered through the bank’s Water for a Worthy Cause… more
Transportation group weighs projects in Sugarloaf, West Pittston
Preliminary work where new bridges will carry Interstate 80 over Route 93 in Sugarloaf Twp. received funding from a regional transportation group on Tuesday.
Queensrÿche, Accept to perform at Kirby Center
WILKES-BARRE — Queensrÿche and Accept will bring the Volume and Vengeance Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center on Nov. 19. This show is presented by the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and SLP Concerts. Ticket prices are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50… more
Solar farm proposed in Scott Twp.
A developer wants to build a solar farm on a vacant property in Scott Twp. a month after officials in another township in northern Lackawanna County rejected their plans for a similar farm. Pivot Energy looks to build a 2.7-megawatt AC ground… more
NEPA-based Loop Internet agrees to acquisition by New York company
A growing fiber internet company from Rochester, New York, agreed to acquire Northeast Pennsylvania-based Loop Internet, which has been rapidly expanding since its founding in 2015, the companies announced Tuesday.
Carbondale launches new community initiative to improve city
Carbondale launched a new initiative this month to get residents involved in improving their city. “The mission is to get the community involved in making Carbondale put its best foot forward,” Mayor Michele Bannon said. “It’s pride. It’s getting… more
Be a 911 Dispatcher
The Lackawanna County Department of Emergency Services is seeking applicants for a 𝟵𝟭𝟭 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦. A 911 Telecommunicator answers emergency and non-emergency calls, gathers… morePolice search for bank robber in Carbondale
Carbondale police are searching for a man accused of robbing First National Bank on Dundaff Street at about 2:30 p.m. Monday. The man walked into the bank, handed the teller a note that read “bomb” and asked for money, according to Police Chief… more
Olyphant Neighborhood Watch donates to Junior Spartans
Olyphant Neighborhood Watch donates a lifesaving automated external defibrillator to the Mid Valley Junior Spartans (Olyphant Lions). From left: John Hollow, Maria Hurst, Bill Hiller and Eric Hartshorn, Olyphant Neighborhood Watch president.
Chris Kelly Opinion: Bresnahan says ‘I don’t look at them as cuts’
In a remotely normal political universe, a freshman congressman from the 8th District of Pennsylvania would not be the subject of international headlines. We are light years past normal, which explains why Rob Bresnahan is a household name from… more
American Legion Post 207 Memorial Day services
Members of West Scranton American Legion Post 207 assemble prior to performing prayers, rifle salute and taps at six cemeteries and the UKAVETS Veterans Club, Railroad Avenue, on Memorial Day. First row, from left, Charles Thomas, G.M. Kofira and… more
Ringgold Band of Scranton July 4th 2025
July 4th at 10:30am Ringgold Band concert of Patriotic Music at
Nay Aug Park Scranton. - near The Everhart Museum.
Followed by the Mayor’s Independence Day Celebration ceremony
including… moreScranton man dies in motorcycle crash in Roaring Brook Twp.
A Scranton man died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Roaring Brook Twp. Herbert Christian Davis, 30, died from multiple traumatic injuries Sunday, Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland said. The crash occurred just after 5 p.m… more
Scranton Housing Authority 7-7-25
Affordable housing for eligible individuals and families.
The Scranton Housing Authority will assist individuals and families as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality… moreFirst of five donated Little Free Libraries goes into Weston Field
SCRANTON — Representatives of the Greater Scranton Board of Realtors and the city Monday installed at Weston Field the first of five new Little Free Libraries donated by the board for city parks, said board President Robin Lee Medeiros. The board… more
Police: Scranton man robbed Turkey Hill store in city
A Scranton man faces charges after officers said he robbed a Turkey Hill convenience store in the city early Friday morning. Officers responded to 750 Providence Road around 12:16 a.m. for the report of a robbery, police said. Once on scene, an… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 8, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Michael A. and Susan Yurkovic, Dickson City, to Flavio Fernando Parra Morocho and Xiomara Medina Martinez, New York, as tenants by the entirety; a property at 713 Main St., Dickson City, for $290,000. Mark and Rosemary Joy… more
Coast Guard rescue swimmer, a NJ native, credited with helping 165 to safety during Texas flooding
Scott Ruskan, a Rider University graduate and Coast Guard rescue swimmer, is credited with rescuing 165 people, mostly kids from Camp Mystic, during the devastating Texas flooding.
Scranton police investigating two nighttime stabbings
SCRANTON — City police are investigating two stabbings that happened Sunday night into Monday. Officers first responded around 9:48 p.m. Sunday to the 1800 block of Pittston Avenue for a reported stabbing, according to a news release Monday… more
Pump problems close McDade splash pad
The splash pad at Lackawanna County’s McDade Park remained closed Monday as parks and recreation staff worked to repair a water pump, the county noted in a news release. Officials announced the pump problem Sunday but have not provided a timeline… more
Scranton seeks court fines over pack of mastiffs deemed public nuisance
Scranton seeks court fines against a resident who has not complied with a judge’s order to remove from a Minooka home a pack of cane corso mastiffs that have been deemed a public nuisance, according to a petition for sanctions filed in Lackawanna… more
County expects increased interest earnings as reform bears fruit
Lackawanna County’s efforts to improve its cash management and increase interest revenue are working, with officials projecting a potential revenue boost of almost $1 million over the next year as a result of a financial reform commissioners… more