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Maternal and Family Health Services receives $10,000 grant
Maternal and Family Health Services received a $10,000 grant from the Hawk Family Foundation to support its “Oh Baby!” maternity program. This vital funding will help ensure that expecting mothers and their families continue to receive high-quality… more
Minimum wage would be $15 in big counties, $12 in smaller ones under state House bill
The proposal is designed to appeal to Republican senators, and comes after Pa. Democrats unsuccessfully tried for years to pass a statewide $15 minimum wage
Western Wayne January students of the month
The Western Wayne School District has chosen these students as January students of the month. From left: Grace Owens, Madelyn McClure, Zachary Wilbur and Nicole Klim; and Paul B. Gregorski, high school principal.
Forward progress at Weston Field: Pool to open soon, skatepark work ongoing
SCRANTON — Large mounds of gravel provide a rough outline for a skatepark under construction at Weston Field. In June 2024, Scranton City Council authorized the city to enter into an $850,000 contract, using American Rescue Plan Act funds, with… more
Mayfield unveils redesigned Municipal Building
Mayfield’s 115-year-old Municipal Building has a new look. The borough unveiled its revitalized municipal headquarters on Wednesday, celebrating the completion of a nearly yearlong, $360,000-plus project to modernize the interior and the exterior of… more
Beyond the Byline: Like the flood mud, the memories still stink
WILKES-BARRE — Gone — everything was gone.
Local visitors bureaus hope economic uncertainty boosts region
As travelers grapple with economic uncertainty, the leaders of two area visitors bureaus believe there is a prime opportunity to attract guests from throughout the Northeast region. Allianz Partners’ Summer 2025 Vacation Confidence Index found a… more
The Rev. Ron and Donna Liples
The Rev. Ron and Donna Liples, Olyphant, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
People on the Move, June 15, 2025
Dime Bank Demonstrating its appreciation for employee loyalty, the bank hosts an annual dinner to honor those reaching five-year career milestones. The 2025 event shone a spotlight on 23 individuals, from 30 years of dedication to five years. These… more
Father knows best: Father’s Day stories from our readers
We asked our readers to share stories and memories of their dads for Father's Day. Here's what they said.
Local karate school owner promoted to sixth-degree black belt
Samantha Kenney, owner of the Scranton Karate School, was recently promoted to sixth-degree black belt by visiting ninth-degree Grand Master Dominick Giacobbe of the Intercontinental Tang Soo Do Organization. The Scranton Karate School is one of the… more
Actors Circle and Diva Theater joint presentation
Actors Circle and Diva Theater Productions, through a joint venture, will present the musical revue “Backwards Broadway” at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton, June 26-29. The show is directed by Katie VonBergen and Paige Balitski… more
Maryland man with local ties indicted for sex trafficking minor
A young David Kaufman sometimes used money in an attempt to make friends, purchasing gifts and food for classmates to win their affection. It’s a detail included in court documents describing the now 44-year-old Maryland man’s middle-class… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: ‘No Kings’ and no parades for draft dodgers
Ed Johnston is one of an estimated 3 million American service members “sprayed and betrayed” with Agent Orange in Vietnam. The Pentagon knew the chemical defoliant could cause cancer, birth defects and other dire health consequences, but exposed… more
Veterans news, June 15, 2025
Post 7963 sandwich sale VFW Post 7963 Auxiliary pulled pork barbecue sandwich sale, June 21, 11 a.m.-sold out, post, Main Street, $5/each or $3/12. 109th Infantry group annual golf tournament 13th annual 109th Infantry Regiment Association golf… more
Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US; Organizers say millions came
PHILADELPHIA — Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for… more
More than 500 volunteers to participate in SERVE Wilkes-Barre/Scranton initiative June 27-28
WILKES-BARRE — More than 500 volunteers are expected to participate in SERVE Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, a two-day initiative that will perform 52 different community projects throughout the region, according to the Rev. Tim Walker, lead pastor at… more
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: State Department of Health opens new health center in Wyoming County
WILKES-BARRE—Wyoming County residents will have increased access to critical health care services as the Pennsylvania Department of Health opened a State Health Center in Tunkhannock this week.
‘No Kings’ protest against Trump draws hundreds to downtown Scranton
Jan Needham of Moosic spent part of her Saturday afternoon at the “No Kings” protest on Scranton’s Courthouse Square Saturday because she thought it was important to speak out. Hundreds of people attended the event in response to the Trump… more
Flag Day 6-14-25
Flag Day is on Saturday, June 14, 2025. It commemorates the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. While it's not a federal holiday, it's a day to… morePolice: Man shoots, kills Lowe’s coworker
A Lowe’s employee shot a fellow employee to death early Saturday morning, according to a criminal complaint. Christopher Wasnetsky, 36, of Dalton, is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Lackawanna County District Attorney… more
Geisinger honors first responders at RailRiders game
Geisinger honored first responders from departments across Northeast and Central Pennsylvania on Friday night at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders game at PNC Field in Moosic. The event included presentation of the annual Outstanding EMS… more
Post 7069 Auxiliary visit to Gino J. Merli Veterans Center
The Auxiliary of Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, Clarks Summit, delivered a variety of personal gifts to residents of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. From left: Brian Machowski and his therapy dog, Wally; Laura McLane, Wendy Mangan,… more
Dickson City to hold free concerts, drive-in movies for 150th anniversary
Dickson City is giving residents free entertainment for its 150th birthday. Throughout the summer, the borough will hold six free concerts Saturdays at its Riverfront Park on Enterprise Street. And the town partnered with the Circle Drive-In on… more