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Schiff’s Marketplace in North Scranton reopens after fire
SCRANTON — Schiff’s Marketplace in North Scranton reopened Thursday after a fire on July 13 closed the store. Still not fully restocked, Schiff’s at 3410 N. Main Ave. plans to have a grand reopening Wednesday, spokesman Dave Bellso said. The fire… more
Two Scranton woman face charges after birthday party conflict
Two Scranton women are facing criminal charges after an argument at a family birthday party, according to a criminal complaint. Shinequa Lateefah Middleton, 48, of 1212 Schlager St., is charged with felony aggravated assault, simple assault and… more
New band lineup announced for Friday’s Rockin’ the River concert
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced a new band lineup for Friday's free Rockin' the River concert at the River Common’s Millennium Circle along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre.
Commonwealth Health outpatient laboratory services to be sold in $195M deal
As uncertainty looms over the futures of its hospitals in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Franklin, Tennessee-based Community Health Systems has agreed to sell many of its outpatient testing and laboratory assets to Burlington, North Carolina-based… more
Police: Scranton woman attacks daughter over date
A Scranton woman attacked her daughter during a disagreement over a man she brought back to their shared home, according to a criminal complaint. Shavon Dillon, of 516 N. Irving Ave., faces charges of simple assault and harassment. According to the… more
Former reverend gets up to 32 months over child sex sting
A former Lackawanna County reverend who was caught trying to set up a sexual liaison with a child during online chats with an undercover police officer was sentenced Thursday to serve up to 32 months in state prison and will have to register as a… more
PA Route 6 Alliance Celebrates Façade Program
PA Route 6 Alliance Celebrates Façade Program Success with Check Presentation in Carbondale PA Route 6 Façade Program in Lackawanna County a Success On July 23, the PA Route 6 Alliance hosted a special check presentation celebration in… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 25, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Kimberly Bucari, Jeanine Butts, Joseph Bomba, executor of the estate of Joy Bomba, Patricia Butts and Caitlin Jaworski, adult individuals, Lackawanna County, to Mayfield PA Realty LLC; two parcels in Scranton for $490,000.… more
Clipboard, July 25, 2025
Greenfield Twp. Gospel concert: Lumber River Gospel Quartet concert, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Finch Hill Baptist Church, 404 Route 106 (intersection of Routes 247 and 106); free admission but love offering will be taken. Information: 570-282-7062. Jessup… more
Post 121 blood drive
Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121 recently sponsored a blood drive at the Nay Aug Park community room. From left: James Joyce, chaplain; Tim Booth, director of Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs; John Jeffery, service office; Joe Snedeker, judge… more
State police seek help with probe into fraudulent nursing practices
The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is requesting health care agencies and providers in the state to review their employment records due to an investigation of suspected fraudulent activities involving Shannon Nicole… more
Camp Cadet builds tomorrow’s leaders, uses teamwork and discipline
SCRANTON — Sixty-three sets of eyes were fixed on Pennsylvania State Police Pilot Sgt. Donald Marsh on Wednesday as he detailed his experience as a state police aviation specialist. During this year’s Camp Cadet program held at Marywood University,… more
Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at St. Ann’s Novena
The Mass of the Anointing of the Sick was celebrated Wednesday during the 101st annual Solemn Novena to St. Ann at St. Ann’s Monastery and Shrine Basilica, 1239 St. Ann’s St. in West Scranton. The novena, whose origins date back to 1924, continues… more
20th Scranton Jazz Festival
Scranton Jazz Festival at Various Venues in Scranton, PA
Friday–Sunday | August 1–3, 2025
Allentown mayor invites Low Cut Connie to perform
The mayor of Allentown is “rolling out the red carpet” to have the band Low Cut Connie perform in his city after the group was canceled from performing at Friday’s Rockin’ the River event in Wilkes-Barre.
Zoning Hearing Board 7-23-25
Scranton Zoning Hearing Board Members
Shawn Walsh
Paul Welby
James McDermott
Robert Gattens
Robert Morris
Albert Young
Michael DeAntona
Daniel L. Penetar, Jr., Esq., Solicitor
Donald J. King… moreSupport abounds for North Pocono restaurateur detained by ICE
Leigh Gerardi said she felt “physically sick” when she heard that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers had detained Nasario Damian Contreras, a restaurateur and respected member of the North Pocono community currently being held at… more
Luzerne considers cancelling AC/DC tribute band that replaced Low Cut Connie
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo is considering whether to cancel the scheduled performance of AC/DC tribute band Halfway to Hell at Friday's Rockin' the River concert.
Dunmore police: Man threatens wife, reaches for gun during traffic stop
A Scranton man attempted to reach for a gun during a traffic stop just after midnight on Sunday, according to a criminal complaint. Previous to the stop, Jose Perez-Moya, 34, pointed a gun at his ex-wife’s head, the complaint states. He faces felony… more
Lackawanna County to offer ‘America250’ grants for nation’s 250th jubilee
Lackawanna County’s Arts and Culture Department will offer grants to each of the county’s 40 municipalities for projects celebrating the area’s history as the nation marks its 250th anniversary in 2026. The county is coordinating its celebration of… more
Carpenters Legacy tribute act in Scranton on Saturday
Carpenters Legacy, a tribute to the 1970s sister-and-brother act, will play the Theater at North, Scranton, on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Las Vegas production recreates the Carpenters’ live performances, featuring hits such as “We’ve Only Just Begun,”… more
Clipboard, July 24, 2025
Abingtons Community picnic: The Abington Democrats are hosting their inaugural Community Picnic on Aug. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hillside Park Pavilion in South Abington Twp. This family-friendly event will feature catered food by Downtown Cosgroves,… more
Mid Valley Secondary Center’s reading team captures first place
Mid Valley Secondary Center’s reading team took first place in the NEIU Reading Tournament. Members are, from left, back row: A.J. Schuler, Mario Fazio, Raymond Chen, Aliza Saverslak, Jiya Patel, Sydness MacDonald, Miranda Mackrell and Ellie Caswell… more
Mid Valley Middle School reading team takes first place
Mid Valley Middle School’s reading team took first place in the NEIU Reading Tournament. Team members are, from left, back row: Julia DiChiara, Clark Golumbeski, Eva Schuler, Caroline Banik, Rebecca McFarland, Anissa Berjashi and Prisha Patel. Front… more