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Smith’s Eatery opens in Olyphant
Robert Smith plans a grand opening Friday for Smith's Eatery on East Lackawanna Avenue in Olyphant. The new restaurant in a familiar spot offers borough residents another dining option.
Clipboard, June 6, 2025
Abingtons Flag Day ceremony: Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, Clarks Summit, will conduct a Flag Day ceremony June 14 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Park monument on South State Street, Clarks Summit. The public is invited. East Scranton Bus trip: East… more
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School Class Night Wednesday June 3rd 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Carbondale Area School District
Johnson College receives $7,500 EITC contribution from Fastenal
Johnson College received a $7,500 Educational Improvement Tax Credit contribution from Fastenal to support the college’s Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach programs. From left: Josh Shepard, environmental health safety manager, Fastenal; Katie… more
Dunmore parishes hold annual Communion breakfast
SS. Anthony and Rocco and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes Holy Name and Altar and Rosary Societies of Dunmore held their parish Communion breakfast in February at La Buona Vita. The day began with Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, celebrated by… more
Scranton zoning board OKs request for parking lot for ‘Road to Warped’ tour
The show will go on for the Road to Warped Tour. The Scranton Zoning Hearing Board on Wednesday approved entrepreneur Josh Balz’s request to use a parking lot across from the Ritz Theater for the event, which is set for June 12-15 at the theater.… more
Upcoming Moosic 5K raises more than $40,000 for borough parks
Moosic borough will hold its inaugural "Move with Moosic 5k Run/Walk" at 9 a.m. Sunday, with all proceeds going toward improving borough parks.
Lackawanna County Commissioners 6-4-25
June 4 2025 - Board of Commissioners County of LackawannaBoard of CommissionersCommissioner - Bill Gaughan Commissioner - Chris Chermak Brian… moreLackawanna County Court Notes, June 5, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Gavin Michael Lomerson and Nalla Jean Odowd, both of Olyphant. Winter Skye Darton and Mario Anthony Rizzuto Jr., both of Scranton. Shawn Donald Woodbridge and Katona Lyn Miller, both of Scranton. Carlos Hernandez-Bautista and… more
SNAP users now can lock card to prevent theft of benefits
State officials said they are aware of recent instances of SNAP theft in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
‘Best value for the dollar’: Lackawanna County Heritage Fair opens Thursday
The family-friendly Lackawanna County Heritage Fair opens Thursday and runs through Sunday at Montage Mountain Resorts, again giving fairgoers access to the resort’s waterpark, midway carnival rides, live entertainment and more for the $15 price of… more
Police: Jessup man sped home instead of pulling over
A Jessup man didn’t pull over when borough officers attempted to stop his vehicle over an expired inspection sticker, police charge. Instead, Joseph Piccuirro drove his black sedan home May 6 at a high rate of speed, according to a criminal… more
From Scranton to Taiwan: Fulbright Award Recipient To Fulfill Her Childhood Dream
At The University of Scranton, Jenyah Cunningham ’25 carefully planned her four-year journey en route to receiving a world-class academic fellowship. Cunningham, who graduated as a double major… moreClipboard, June 5, 2025
Dickson City Banner applications: Dickson City Hometown Hero Banner applications are available at the borough office, 901 Enterprise St. This program, run by the Dickson City Light and Decorative Banner Association, honors current and former… more
Lackawanna County Commissioners 6-4-25
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
10:00 AM
Clarks Summit Borough Building
Board of Commissioners
Commissioner - Bill Gaughan
Commissioner - Chris Chermak
Brian Jeffers - Chief of Staff
Traci K.… moreCounty to lease Marketplace at Steamtown space for assessment appeals
Lackawanna County will rent space in the Marketplace at Steamtown to hear thousands of assessment appeals anticipated before reassessed property values countywide take effect next year.
NEPA Yoga Festival stretches to include another day
The NEPA Yoga Festival has added a day, expanding the annual event to the weekend of June 13-15 at Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton. The festival draws several hundred people, including many customers and teachers from outside of the region. “… more
Peoples Security Bank and Trust donation to Allied Services
Allied Services recently welcomed representatives from Peoples Security Bank & Trust (PSBT) to the John P. Moses, Esq. Pediatric Rehabilitation Center in Scranton to celebrate a $50,000 contribution through the Neighborhood Assistance Program.… more
Clipboard, June 4, 2025
Lackawanna County Zoo trip: AARP bus trip to Bronx Zoo, July 13, board at Viewmont Drive (Staples) at 9 a.m. Schedule: zoo, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Little Italy, 4:15-6:30, and arrive home, 9, $95, refunded if we fill your seat, under 17, $75.… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 4, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Abigail Susan Sweeney and Angeline Marie Garzon, both of Taylor. Ashley Paulina Valdez Del Rosario, Wilkes-Barre, and Carlos Manuel Mendez Gomez, Scranton. Sofia Gonzalez-Aguilar and Francisco Gutierrez-Flores, both of Scranton.… more