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Jermyn veterans visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Jermyn veterans and others visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Veterans Day. From left: James “Jay” Barbour, Dave “Hedge” Hodge, Brian “Red” Jones, Glenn “Slink” Black (Bronze Star), Charles “Bucko” Barbour and John “Glick… more
Clipboard, July 2, 2025
Carbondale Yard sale: Community Yard Sale at the Y, July 20, noon to 3 p.m., Greater Carbondale YMCA. Spaces are $15. Held in conjunction with a car show. To reserve space, stop at the front desk or email James at jwigging@gc-ymca.org or Lisa at… more
Marywood University art students earn Addy Awards for creative work
Several Marywood University art students earned Addy Awards for their creative work from the American Advertising Federation NEPA chapter, at a ceremony held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in February. They competed against other students from… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 2, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Arelis Rodriguez-Rosario and Bryan William Ramirez-Rivera, both of Scranton. Jay Hasmukhbhai Patel, Dunmore, and Haney Piyushkumar Patel, Scarborough, Ontario. Karen Brady, Roaring Brook Twp., and Brent Stanley Post, Sweet Valley.… more
Scranton City Council Public Mtg. 7-1-25
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL July 1, 2025. 6:30 P.M.
READING OF MINUTES
REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR & HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES AND CITY CLERK’S… moreHoly Cross, Blessed Sacrament parishes consolidate, establish new identity
The Holy Cross and Blessed Sacrament parishes in Olyphant and Throop consolidated into one Tuesday, taking on a new identity and becoming one of the first Roman Catholic churches worldwide to name itself after the soon-to-be first millennial saint.… more
Bukatini brings new dining experience to Posh property
SCRANTON — A new dining option will bring contemporary Italian food to a familiar place on North Washington Avenue. More than three years after Paul Blackledge and Joshua Mast closed the restaurant at Posh, new managers Cindhy Martinez and Jacob… more
Sunday hunting ban repealed, NEPA hunters have mixed response
Legislators have given the coup de grace to one of the commonwealth’s remaining blue laws.
Scranton man charged with aggravated assault of a city police officer
SCRANTON — A city man pushed, shoved and threw a city police officer to the ground as she attempted to take him into custody Thursday, Scranton police charge. Eddie Charles Brent, 24, of 1522 Washburn St., then fled the scene in a stolen vehicle,… more
Local unemployment rate holds steady in May
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area remained at 4.4% over the month in May, but increased two-tenths of a percentage point from May 2024, according to the state Department of Labor & Industry. The… more
Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks near you
Independence Day fireworks and related festivities are coming to municipalities big and small this week. Here’s a list of what to expect: Columbia County July 4: Crispin Field, Berwick, 9 p.m. Lackawanna County July 3: Downtown Carbondale. 9:30 p.m… more
Case manager from Scranton charged with Medicaid fraud
A case manager at the Children’s Services Center in Wilkes-Barre has been charged with filing dozens of fraudulent claims and defrauding Medicare of more than $72,000, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Promoter steps down from Pottsville bodybuilding show
POTTSVILLE — After 12 years of promoting bodybuilding competitions in the city, Warren Egebo is ready to step down. Egebo, 75, the promoter of the Mr. Anthracite Natural and Mr. Coal Natural competitions since 2013, hopes the events will continue in… more
Troopers investigate counterfeit cash passed at casino
The state police Bureau of Gaming Enforcement is investigating a counterfeit $100 bill that was recently passed at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Twp. Troopers say a machine refused to accept a $100 bill inserted by a man who was gaming on the… more
A warm wet June will likely lead to a warm wet July, forecasters say
If you thought the year started off dry, spring started off cool then suddenly got very wet and the first days of summer got blazing hot — while scattered thunderstorms whose location was hard to predict popped up constantly the past two months —… more
‘Forgiveness Sunday’ at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant
“Forgiveness Sunday” was celebrated in March at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, the last Sunday before Lent. Traditionally, Orthodox Christians eat dairy products only until Easter. “Forgiveness Sunday” vespers are about fasting and forgiveness,… more
Author discusses the Beatles and Hinduism
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
Lackawanna County Reassessment Town Hall 6-30-25
Informational Reassessment Town Hall
Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM
at Abington Heights High School, Noble Road, Clarks Summit.
Doors open at 5:30 PM, and everyone in Lackawanna County is… morePoconos native Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
Bryan Kohberger will plead guilty to killing four University of Idaho students to avoid the death penalty.
Scranton Civil Service Agenda
Scranton Civil Service Commission MeetingJuly 1, 2025City Council ChambersScranton City Hall Scranton Civil Service Agenda | PDF
College graduates: Cedarville University
Joel Farnsworth, Jefferson Twp., Bachelor of Science, management.
College graduates: Lebanon Valley College
Meghan Byrnes, Milford, Bachelor of Science, early childhood education, summa cum laude; Ashley Darrow, Dalton, Bachelor of Science, neuroscience, magna cum laude; Ryan Harder, Tunkhannock, Bachelor of Science, business administration; and Justine… more
Carbondale firm looks to build 80-foot tower for internet, 911 service
A Carbondale-based internet provider will go before city zoners this week for approval to build an 80-foot-tall telecommunications tower at a former firehouse. Icon Technologies is seeking a variance from the Carbondale Zoning Hearing Board to erect… more