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Support 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
Mix of music, venues available at Scranton Jazz Festival
The 20th Scranton Jazz Festival opens with Jazz Walks on Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2. Dozens of acts will perform at bars, restaurants and other public spaces. The music is free, with food and drink purchases required at some venues. Free… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 23, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Sarah Marie Jackson and Zachary Joseph Batzel, both of Moscow. Miranda Grace Crothers and Anthony Gataveskas, both of Jefferson Twp. Skylar Denae Arendt, Scott Twp., and Connor Andrew Eberhart, Archbald. Raeann Lee Topa, Scranton,… more
Clipboard, July 23, 2025
Carbondale Block party: NeighborWorks’ second annual Carbondale Block Party, Saturday (rain date Sunday), noon-4 p.m., YMCA Park, 82 N. Main St.; cookout, family games and prizes, kids activities and community engagement. Dunmore Class reunion:… more
‘Housewife’ Teresa Giudice to appear in Scranton
Teresa Giudice, a mainstay of television’s “Real Housewife” franchise, will appear at Sergei’s Live in Scranton on Saturday, from 8 to 10 p.m., for a “Night in Hollywood.” The cover charge is $30 for an event that will include music and costume… more
DEP responds to Keystone Sanitary Landfill operating permit renewal
The state Department of Environmental Protection sent the Keystone Sanitary Landfill a letter Friday addressing deficiencies in its 10-year operating permit renewal application — notably pointing out significantly underestimated leachate generation… more
100 years and counting: South Side Floral Shop a staple in Scranton
SCRANTON — For more than a century, South Side Floral Shop has provided flowers for weddings, funerals, holidays and other special occasions. Started by their grandfather, John Stankowski, in October 1924, Mari Jane “Mage” Stankowski and her brother… more
Low Cut Connie paid $10K despite Rockin’ the River concert cancellation
Luzerne County has paid Philadelphia-based band Low Cut Connie $10,000 despite the county cancelling the group’s scheduled performance at this Friday’s Rockin’ the River concert, County Manager Romilda Crocamo said Tuesday.
Three ‘undocumented foreign nationals’ taken into custody in Jackson Twp. sweep
Three “undocumented foreign nationals” were placed into federal custody and two men were issued citations during a law enforcement sweep Saturday along state Route 29 and Harveys Creek, township police said in a news release.
Scranton couple complies with court order to remove 14 mastiffs from home
SCRANTON — A couple who had a pack of cane corso mastiffs at their Minooka home have complied with a court order to remove all of the dogs from the house, their attorney told a judge Tuesday. As a result, Lackawanna County Judge Mark Powell did not… more
Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa will return to Wilkes-Barre
Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on March 2 at 8 p.m. Ticket presales for Kirby Center members begin Wednesday, with sales to the general public beginning Friday, both at… more
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit area
SCRANTON The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make several stops in Northeast Pennsylvania throughout the week, officials said. The local visits include: Waymart Hotel, 205 Carbondale Road, Waymart – Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Moscow Country Street… more
Police: Scranton man pulls gun, faces felony charges
An eighteen-year-old Scranton man pulled a gun after a sweet 16 party. Jonathan Perez, of 427 South Main Ave., is facing two felony charge of making terroristic threats and a misdemeanor charge of simple assault. He remains at Lackawanna County… more
Scranton hit the brakes on Ozzy Osbourne show at CYC in 1983
The frigid temperatures and the danger of being late to school was no deterrent to local rock n’ roll fans in 1983.
‘An investment in our roots:’ Lenape mural dedication planned for Aug. 1
SCRANTON — A striking, massive mural honoring the indigenous Lenape people who first settled the Lackawanna Valley is essentially complete in Scranton as officials prepare for a formal dedication ceremony Aug. 1. Native American artist Ben Scott… more
NEPA Head Start programs get $11 million in federal grants
While the future of many government programs have been put into question in Washington, federal funds are still coming to the Head Start programs of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
ICE arrests co-owner of three Lackawanna County restaurants
Immigration agents detained the co-owner of three restaurants in Lackawanna County’s North Pocono region last week, family members said Monday.Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Nasario Damian (Contreras), 45, a native of Mexico, on… more