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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
Man, 30, charged with illegal possession of gun, assault
A homeless man — whom officers identified as a felon — faces charges of illegally possessing a gun in Scranton on Saturday night, police said. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Donnelly Court around 9:54 p.m. for the report of a domestic… more
Schiff’s Food Service continues expansion
Taylor-based Schiff’s Food Service Inc. added to its portfolio through the acquisition of the real estate, business, and all associated branding of Easton-based R&R Provision Co., a fellow family-owned food-service distributor, officials… more
Scranton police seek information on retail theft suspect
SCRANTON — Scranton police seek information from the public regarding the identity of a person wanted for questioning in relation to a burglary investigation at the In ‘N’ Out Smoke Villa, 402 Prescott Ave. Anyone with information should… more
Clipboard, July 8, 2025
Scranton Chicken dinner: St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Fourth and Broadway, takeout-only chicken dinner, July 20, noon-3 p.m., $15, includes half a chicken, potato, mixed vegetables and dessert; tickets: 570-687-5980. Thornhurst Twp.… more
COVINGTON UPDATE, AS IT IS RELATED TO CLIFTON'S PROPOSED DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT!
On 7/2/25, the Covington Township Planning Board held a workshop mtg. The only item on the agenda was the "Discussion regarding Zone Change Ordinance Re: Data Center". The attorney for the proposed data center was there to answer questions. He… more
Delaware Valley January students of the month
Delaware Valley High School honored January students of the month for exceptional academic, vocational or athletic performance during the month. The month’s theme was “perseverance.” Each of these students received a Delaware Valley Warrior Nation T… more
Monday Update: Lenape mural underway in Scranton
A Lenape artist began work Wednesday on a Scranton mural that will draw on Native American and European cultures. “I wanted to find some similarities between us,” said artist Ben Scott Miller, who is an enrolled citizen of the federally recognized… more
Lackawanna County awards municipal electronics recycling grants
BLAKELY — Lackawanna County commissioners recently awarded grants to cover or defray the costs of several municipal electronics recycling events, a modest investment for the county that helps mitigate illegal dumping and improper disposal at… more
NET Credit Union donates AEDs to local community
NET Credit Union recently donated three AEDs to Taylor borough. An automated external defibrillator is a portable lifesaving device to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, providing electrical shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm… more
Lackawanna Conservation District seeks school for Trout in the Classroom
The Lackawanna County Conservation District is looking for a local school to participate in the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program where students raise trout from eggs for eventual release into designated waterways. The program is designed… more
Coroner’s office responds to motorcycle crash in Roaring Brook Twp.
ROARING BROOK TWP. — The Lackawanna County coroner’s office responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on Route 307, near Donny Drive, on Sunday afternoon, Lackawanna County Coroner Tim Rowland said. The crash occurred just after 5 p.m., and… more
Flooding closes road in Jefferson Twp.
JEFFERSON TWP. — A section of the Hamlin Highway — between Wimmers Road (Jefferson Twp.) and Reservoir Road (Madison Twp.) — is closed again due to roadway flooding, Jefferson Twp. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Crambo said. Crambo noted… more
Local DEP teams honored for responses to mine subsidence, dam sediment release
Eighteen Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection staff members were honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence from Gov. Josh Shapiro for their work on projects that exemplify DEP’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and… more
Carbondale McDonald’s hosts fundraising event
The McDonald’s restaurant in Carbondale brought the community together for a night of fun and fundraising in February during a McTeacher’s Night in support of Carbondale Area High School. The event raised more than $1,600 to help the school acquire… more
Veterans, July 6, 2025
Post 121 community blood drive Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121 is sponsoring a community blood drive Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Nay Aug Park community room, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Register at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code Nay… more
Two Lackawanna County towns grapple with flood zone designation
OLYPHANT — Standing in front of a pit on Lackawanna Avenue where he hopes to invest nearly $2 million into storefronts and apartments, developer John Wilkens lamented the impact of a longtime flood zone designation covering much of downtown Olyphant… more
Births, July 6, 2025
MOSES TAYLOR CLARK: A son, June 25, to Brandon and Sara Blat Clark, Wilkes-Barre. CLIFFORD: A son, June 28, to Peter and Brianna Spittel Clifford, Waymart. CUNDEY: A son, June 25, to Taylor and Chelsey Cundey, Susquehanna. DELGADO MARTINEZ: A son,… more
North Pocono Minisink Lions Club donates books
Moscow Elementary Center celebrated Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day in March. The North Pocono Minisink Lions Club donated approximately 300 books, which were distributed to all kindergarten students.
Junken Monkeys: Embodying recovery by giving back to the community
After seven months in recovery, Bianca Walters is committed to giving back to the community, sharing her experience, strength and hope as inspiration for others. On Saturday, Walters, 34, took the lead in a women’s clothing giveaway sponsored by… more
Mountain View Elementary January students of the month
Mountain View Elementary School’s January students of the month are shown with Principal Patrick McGarry. From left, bottom row: Riley Kilmer, Carson Smith, Callen Sansky, Natalie Stoud, Evelyn Frantz, Sophia Moss and Chloe Mack. Middle: Bentley… more
AOH Paul ‘Hook’ O’Malley Division Four wreath laying
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Paul “Hook” O’Malley Division Four presented a wreath to two Irish heroes at the Lackawanna County Courthouse: Patrick Delacey and John Delaney, Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War. The division has been… more