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Public provides input on making Abingtons roads safer
CLARKS SUMMIT — Residents had a chance to weigh in on solutions that could make roads in the Abingtons safer for motorists and pedestrians. More than 25 people offered their input during a public outreach meeting Thursday at The Gathering Place,… more
New Scranton Recycling Contract to Reduce Costs, Improve Collection of Cardboard and Paper
SCRANTON, PA. – After building effective solutions to improve refuse pickup and road conditions, Mayor Cognetti’s administration is enhancing another important service provided by the Department of Public Works (DPW):… more
Clipboard, June 21, 2025
Abingtons Fireworks celebration: Rotary Club of the Abingtons annual 4th of July fireworks celebration, July 3, Abington Heights Middle School, 1555 Newton Ransom Blvd. Parking opens at 5 p.m. There will be a variety of food options for purchase… more
Scranton man pleads guilty in death of West Penn Twp. business owner
POTTSVILLE — A 62-year-old Scranton man was sentenced to up to 23 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to running over and killing a West Penn Twp. business owner. Michael Albert pleaded guilty in Schuylkill County Court to misdemeanor charges… more
State gaming revenue tops $600 million for first time
As combined gaming revenue throughout the state increased 15.5% in May over the same month last year, it marked the first time more than $600 million was generated during a single month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced. Area casinos… more
Lackawanna County Reassessment: You've received your reassessed value -- now what?
Lackawanna County Tax Assessor Pat Tobin explains the next steps in the reassessment process. Letters of final values were mailed to property owners on Friday, June 20. Appeal forms are posted… moreExtreme heat heading toward NEPA
Northeast Pennsylvania will be dealing with “oppressive heat and humidity” starting Sunday and lasting through at least Tuesday.
ECTV - Electric City TelevisionJunior Tennis Tournament at Scranton Tennis Club
The Scranton Tennis Club, 1029 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, will hold a Junior Tennis Tournament on June 30-July 3, with play scheduled each afternoon. Competition will be held in boys and girls singles in 14-and-under and 18-and-under categories… more
Medusa Mythology Exam awards for North Pocono students
This year, 10 North Pocono students earned awards on the Medusa Mythology Exam, an international competition for mythology enthusiasts. The 2025 exam theme was “Charting a Heroic Course.” Grace Beckish earned a summa cum laude gold medal. Roman… more
Missouri firm buys industrial park land in Olyphant for $17.5M
A Missouri real estate firm spent $17.5 million this month to buy land for a nearly 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse in the proposed Triboro Industrial Park in Olyphant. The St. Louis-based Sansone Group, operating as Ercor Triboro LLC, purchased… more
Scranton police charge Bolus with hit-and-run during ‘No Kings’ protest
SCRANTON — City police have charged Bob Bolus in connection with a hit-and-run collision Saturday downtown while he was driving his pro-Trump tractor-trailer with a suspended driver’s license during an anti-Trump “No Kings” protest. Hundreds of… more
Luzerne County DA accepts invitation from ICE to participate in immigration enforcement
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce has accepted an invitation by the Department of Homeland Security for his detectives to take part in immigration enforcement matters with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Lackawanna College, Vytal Plant Science open STEM lab
A program to train Hazleton area students for careers in science, technology, electronics and mathematics is going to college.
Lowe’s homicide victim’s sister says company ignored ‘red flag’
The sister of a Scranton man shot and killed while working overnight Saturday at the Scranton Lowe's Home Improvement says the store could have done more to protect her brother.
Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City to welcome first patients Monday
DICKSON CITY — About 15 months after breaking ground in earnest, Geisinger’s state-of-the-art cancer center in the borough will welcome its first patients Monday at the new facility providing comprehensive cancer care under one roof. It’s the… more
Lackawanna County Prison Board 6-18-25
Prison Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 12:30PM
Lackawanna County Prison
Call To Order
Reading and Approval of Minutes
Opportunity for the Public to Address… moreNEPA legislators condemn political violence after Minnesota lawmakers shot
Northeast Pennsylvania legislators reacted with concern and outrage to the fatal shooting Saturday of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and urged other lawmakers and constituents to reject violence and build relationships with their neighbors.
Keystone College camp helps Scranton students explore nature, science
A group of teens stood around the base of a tree at Keystone College on Wednesday afternoon as a metal trap was picked up from its base. As they watched, their classmates and team leaders pulled out a small stuffed mouse from the trap, and the… more
Black Scranton Project’s 6th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party set
The Black Scranton Project will hold its 6th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at the organization’s Center for Arts and Culture at 1902 N. Main Ave. Celebrated annually on June 19 and officially recognized as a federal… more
Scranton woman charged with punching slot machine
A Scranton woman is facing criminal mischief charges after causing over $1,000 in damage to a slot machine at Mohegan Pennsylvania, state police said. Michelle Parente, 58, was charged after punching the “collect” button and damaged a slot machine… more
Scranton Area Community Foundation awards grant to Serving Seniors program
Serving Seniors Inc. announced that its Patient Advocate Program has been awarded a $5,000 Critical Needs Grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation in the fall 2024 cycle. This support will enable Serving Seniors to continue its mission of… more
Rotary Club of the Abingtons fireworks set July 3
Members of the Rotary Club of the Abingtons are ready to enjoy the fun July 3 at the fireworks show at the Abington Heights Middle School. The gates open at 5 p.m. with food trucks, children’s activities and entertainment by Rock 107 featuring Terry… more
Clipboard, June 19, 2025
Browndale Sporting arms or cash raffle: Browndale Fire Company sporting arms or cash raffle for August. Winning number will be the Pick 3 lottery number of the first drawing of the Pennsylvania evening lottery number for August. Each day they will… more