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Chris Kelly Opinion: Deus ex machina, Lackawanna County
As a “Gen-Xer” who came of age during the cold war and has seen most of the “Terminator” movies multiple times, my opinion on the risks and rewards of “artificial intelligence” is predictably apocalyptic. To recap, “Skynet,” the AI system created to… more
North Pocono High School
The North Pocono High School class of 2025: Evan Timothy Alefantis, Erin Leah Allman, Storm Chyanne Alt, Serena Alvarez, Gabrielle Hannah Ambrosecchia, Joseph Antidormi, Louis Antidormi, Angelina Mabel Anzalone, Austin Loren Arvonio,… more
Births, June 29, 2025
MOSES TAYLOR APOSTOLICO: A son, June 10, to Michael Apostolico and Ciara Speicher, Archbald. BAMFORD: A son, June 15, to Jason and Heidi Frantz Bamford, Dunmore. BARONE: A daughter, June 11, to Patrick and Jocelyn McKay Barone, Pittston. CUMMINGS: A… more
Abington Heights High School
Members of the Abington Heights High School class of 2025: Albert James Abda Conner Charles Abel Regan Michelle Allison Kimora Marie Anglin Susan Ruth Arp Teresa Michelle Atkinson-Moore Mackenzie Linda Augis Griffith Squire Ayimadu Alana Rose Baker… more
Lakeland High School
Graduation for 102 graduates is scheduled for Friday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. It will be at the Lakeland football stadium. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the high school auditorium at the same time. Anthony James Acevedo… more
Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School class of 2025: Samichha Baniya, Austin Anthony Bicking, Lucien Bolola, William Mark Boock, Audrey Ella Borick, Gavin Quinn Brennan, Frederick Henry Ceccacci IV, Natalie Elizabeth Charles, Trista Chickeletti, Andrew J.… more
Madeline Rose McCaffery and Robert Cory Reichold
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Madeline Rose McCaffery and Robert Cory Reichold, both of Muncy. The bride-elect is the daughter of Andrew and Margaret McCaffery of Simpson. She is the granddaughter of Thomas and… more
PPL awards gift certificate to Western Wayne sophomore
PPL awarded Western Wayne sophomore Liam O’Brien an Amazon gift card as a prize for completing a survey about his usage of tools in the Innovation Kit that all Western Wayne ninth grade high school students got as a part of the PPL Think! Energy… more
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: L&I program helping people with disabilities find and keep employment
WILKES-BARRE— The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) this week highlighted the continued success of its Summer Academies for high school students who are blind or visually impaired and students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Scranton man wanted for assaulting officer arrested
The Scranton Police Department Patrol Division apprehended a suspect wanted for a recent assault of a city police officer. Eddie Brent, 24, of Scranton, was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a police… more
Local filmmaker brings NEPA to the big screen
Local filmmaker Bob Savakinus is bringing movie-making to Lackawanna County, with an emphasis on showcasing local landmarks and drawing attention to the area. The crew for “Final Act” — the tale of paranormal investigators looking into the… more
Rotary comes together in Florida
The recent Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, provided an opportunity for Tim Genetti, District 7410 governor-elect for 2025-2026, to meet Riccardo Di Bari, district governor-elect for Rotary District 2041. Di Bari, left, is a member… more
New Milford Area Rotary welcomes Elizabeth “Betsy” Arnold
At the regular meeting of the New Milford Area Rotary in February, Elizabeth Arnold briefed members on the Mountains Edge Recovery Center’s facilities in Susquehanna County. The facilities provide clients with drug and alcohol addiction treatment.… more
Workers at Starbucks in Dickson City agree to unionize
Starbucks employees at the Dickson City location agreed to unionize, according to the labor union representing them. Employees at the store voted 13-3 to join Starbucks Workers United, the union announced in a news release Friday. Union officials… more
Local firms receive Ben Franklin funding
Four firms from throughout Lackawanna and Wayne counties will receive financial support from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Overall, Ben Franklin Northeast approved more than $2 million in investments from April to… more
Dalton man charged with selling cocaine arrested after chase
A Dalton man who sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant tried to get rid of the evidence when approached by state police, authorities charge. Gage Kohut, 21, of 227 Lily Lake Road, faces two felony counts of delivery of crack cocaine.… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 28, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Paul William Duborgel and Judith Ann Russo, both of Throop. Brittany Corrine Theobald and James Stephen Kira, both of Scranton. Hannah Nevaeh Boston and James Dominic Evarts, both of Scranton. Abigail Rose Sanders and Patrick John… more
County to offer ‘Water Fun and Safety’ events in July
Lackawanna County’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer a series of “Water Fun and Safety” events at county parks on Tuesdays in July, with each of the events running from noon to 2 p.m. The sessions will give children and other participants… more
Farmers, farmers markets in NEPA feel impact of federal funding cuts
As farmers markets in the area get underway this summer, cuts to federal programs and rising costs are on the minds of growers in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Gaughan, county object to AI used in McGloin vacancy ruling
A pair of senior Lackawanna County judges were persuaded by artificial intelligence generated in response to a flawed and leading prompt about home rule charters when they ruled in May that the county’s charter controls the process of replacing… more
Shapiro administration warns of potential phone scam targeting EBT card users
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh is informing Pennsylvanians of a potential scam phone call targeting individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that directs the user to call… more
As roller derby goes global, these skaters rep Pa. and their heritage
The Roller Derby World Cup makes skater Nahyomi Painter-Escudero emotional.
PA Turnpike preps for busy Fourth of July travel
As travelers get ready to celebrate America’s 249th birthday, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing for a busy holiday travel period. The PA Turnpike projects that more than 5.88 million motorists will be traveling on the PA Turnpike system from… more
PennDOT driver centers to close July Fourth for holiday
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online.