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Chris Kelly Opinion: ‘No Kings’ rains on Trump’s birthday parade
"No Kings" rallies planned for Saturday challenge President Donald Trump's birthday parade. Chris Kelly's opinion column explores why.
Seniors and Seniors Prom at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Linwood Nursing Center in Scranton hosted a Seniors and Seniors Prom with Holy Cross High School students, with music and dancing and a 100-year-old prom queen.
Clipboard, June 11, 2025
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Carbondale City Hall foyer to get facelift, display donated historic items
Work is underway to upgrade the foyer of Carbondale City Hall, which will include donated, handmade models of historic Carbondale buildings.
Scranton Celebrates Completion of Accessible Butterly Playground at Nay Aug Park
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti was joined by members of the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority (SMRA), state legislators, and more on Monday, June 9, for the official opening …
Anti-DEI group targets Geisinger College of Health Sciences over program
A national group critical of DEI initiatives has filed discrimination complaints against Geisinger College of Health Sciences.
Second suspect charged in Blakely animal abuse case
Law enforcement officials charged a second suspect in a case of animal abuse which left a dog starving and living in poor conditions, according to a criminal complaint. Melissa Zawicki, of 603 Hickory St., Peckville, faces misdemeanor charges of… more
American Red Cross buys former Norm’s Pizza property for $1.1M
It appears the headquarters for the regional chapter of the American Red Cross is moving — across the street to the former Norm’s Pizza location.
Holy Cross High School recognizes legacy graduates
Students in Holy Cross High School’s class of 2025 follow in the footsteps of parents and grandparents who also graduated from Catholic high schools.
Dunmore man faces gun charge following altercation in borough
Dunmore police apprehended a man in possession of multiple guns. The man faces charges for having a gun with an obliterated serial number.
PA Turnpike removing tollbooths at interchanges as part of new tolling system
Valley Forge tollbooths to be removed this summer. Tollbooths at Morgantown and Downingtown interchanges to be removed next year.
Kelly Patrick senior dance recital
The Kelly Patrick Studio of Dance marks its 35th anniversary with “Blast from the Past,” a senior dancer showcase June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.
Carbondale to consider referendum for home rule charter update
Carbondale City Council may add a Nov. 4 ballot question on updating the city's 50-year-old home rule charter. Voters could decide on major reforms.
Route 690 in Moscow to be closed for roadwork
Route 690 will close Wednesday between Gardner Road and Sunrise Boulevard in Moscow for a bridge replacement project. See traffic updates and detours.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 10, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Pedro Beato, Scranton, to Ay Holdings LLC; a property at 415 Pittston Ave., Scranton, for $280,000. Jeffrey and Carol Leventhal, Clarks Summit, to Craig and Marlena Mooers, Clarks Summit; two parcels in South Abington Twp. for… more
Man charged after threatening security guard in Scranton
A man faces multiple charges after threatening to kill a security guard at a Scranton convenience store and nearly being struck by a vehicle while fleeing.
PHOTOS: Butterfly Playground opens at Nay Aug Park, Scranton
Officials cut the ribbon on the new Butterfly Playground at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, an inclusive, accessible play area for children and adults.
Mexican citizen found illegally living in Scranton, U.S. attorney says
A Mexican citizen residing in Scranton is charged with illegal reentry by the United States attorney’s office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Officers found Higinio Mendez-Salazar, 52, at 310 Pittston Ave. on May 15 during a “targeted… more
Warney Cellar and Tap uncorks grand opening in downtown Scranton
Warney Cellar and Tap celebrates its grand opening in downtown Scranton.
Clipboard, June 10, 2025
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Construction on SR 690/Church Street in Moscow
Attention Lackawanna County residents! The current construction on SR 690/Church Street in Moscow is fully underway. In order to continue the process, demolition of the bridge over Van Brunt Creek is needed. Beginning on Wednesday 6/11 at 7pm,… more
Bob Bolus loses court appeal in land dispute with neighbors in Scranton
Bob Bolus recently lost an appeal in a lawsuit involving a land dispute between him and his neighbors in Scranton’s East Mountain section. The state Superior Court on May 27 granted a motion by the neighbors to quash Bolus’ appeal as untimely and… more
Western Wayne High School student chosen as a winner of VIP Art Contest
Victims’ Intervention Program of Wayne & Pike Counties held its annual February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month art contest recently, and Western Wayne sophomore Elizabeth St. Louis was one of four winners who will have their artwork… more
Jessup Borough Council receives Captains Award from ambulance association
Jessup Ambulance Association presented Jessup Borough Council with the 2024 Captains Award in grateful appreciation for support in providing emergency medical services in Jessup. From left: Gary Pezak, ambulance association captain; Joe Mellado,… more