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Police: Scranton man choked woman in hospital bed
A Scranton man attacked his girlfriend in her hospital bed Saturday morning, police charge. An officer responded to Geisinger Community Medical Center in the city Saturday around 9:59 a.m. for the report of a physical domestic in a patient’s room,… more
Scranton Shakespeare Festival, in financial need, to charge for some shows
The Scranton Shakespeare Festival will now charge $20 for its previously free summer musicals, a response to financial strain. Its Shakespeare plays, which begin June 20, remain free. “Despite our best efforts through fundraising and grants, we have… more
Clipboard, June 3, 2025
Archbald Historical society presentation: Archbald Historical Society will present “Honeybees … Getting to know your backyard friends,” By Renee Czubowicz, Monday, 7 p.m., Borough Building. Clarks Summit Bus trip: Clarks Summit Fire Company J.W.… more
Bucktown Musicfest returns for fifth year; fundraiser to honor Sonny Crotti
The Bucktown Musicfest will return to Dunmore Corners on Sunday for its fifth year of free summer concerts. The donation-driven concert series will bring eight weeks of musical performances to Dunmore Corners starting Sunday at 5 p.m., with concerts… more
Taylor man faces felony drug counts for crystal meth sales
A Taylor man faces felony charges after selling crystal methamphetamine to a confidential informant on two separate occasions, investigators charge. On Feb, 3, officials from the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office Bureau of Narcotics… more
Commissioners to meet Wednesday in Clarks Summit
CLARKS SUMMIT — Lackawanna County Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak will meet Wednesday morning at the Clarks Summit Borough Building, with the public session beginning at 10. It continues a tradition of the commissioners holding certain… more
Work progressing on Moosic’s new $6.1 million emergency services building
Moosic’s police and fire departments will be under one roof by the end of the year. Construction is on-budget and underway for the borough’s new emergency services building on Birney Avenue, with construction expected to be completed in November,… more
Rebekah’s Rhythm and Arts Dance Academy in dance competition
Rebekah’s Rhythm and Arts Dance Academy, Clarks Summit, recently competed at Starpower in Sewell, N.J. For their production of “Mr. Worldwide,” they won third place overall. The routine also earned a “Battle of the Seas” scholarship and a golden… more
SCSP reading competition participants
Pictured are the reading competition participants from St. Clare/St. Paul School in Scranton. These students went on to compete on March 4 against 30 local schools, reading a total of 25 novels in preparation for the competition. Kneeling, from left… more
Beyond the Byline: Paul Miller’s Law really is about saving lives
WILKES-BARRE — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll this week said Paul Miller’s Law is about saving lives.
Old Forge auto sales business destroyed by fire
The owner of an Old Forge business ravaged by fire Saturday night vows to make a comeback. Fire crews were dispatched to Urban Rides LLC, 858 Sibley Ave. — an auto sales business — around 8:17 p.m. for the report of a fully engulfed structure fire,… more
Juneteenth celebration expanding in Scranton, also planned in Wilkes-Barre
The Black Scranton Project is expanding its Juneteenth celebrations from one day to three, with the addition of a punk and alternative music festival, a church service and brunch. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and marks the… more
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeLucca
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeLucca, Old Forge, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married June 5, 1965, in St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge. Mrs. DeLucca is the former Dolores Donati, daughter of the late Catherine and Henry… more
Christian Segiel, North Pocono High School
Christian Segiel, North Pocono High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of getting into Cornell University and getting high honors my entire high school career as I have dedicated countless hours to my… more
Scranton hosts Black History Month lecture
Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of history at the University of Dayton, presented “In the Shadow of the Cross: Excavating the Hidden History of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States” as part of the University of Scranton’s Black… more
A penny for their thoughts: Collectors, retailers reflect on Lincoln cent
OLYPHANT — As the U.S. Mint prepares to produce the final pennies put into circulation early next year, the future of the copper-colored coin has sparked conversation among collectors and shop owners. Months after President Donald Trump called on… more
Veterans news, June 1, 2025
Post 7069 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. Post 4909 Flag Day party… more
Births, June 1, 2025
MOSES TAYLOR BECO: A daughter, May 19, to Cristian Beco and Tiffany Gomez, Hazle Twp. BLILER: A son, May 21, to Dave and Chelsea Shotwell Bliler, Olyphant. CANTARELLA: A son, May 17, to Joshua and Sarah Ross Cantarella, Dunmore. CASINO: A son, May… more
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Gov. Shapiro works to lower energy prices
WILKES-BARRE — As utility companies raise electricity prices as a result of last year’s PJM auction, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is working to deliver lower energy costs for Pennsylvanians and supercharge energy development in the Commonwealth.
Inaugural ‘Tapped and Tatted’ event draws crowd, supports Roller Derby
MOOSIC — A first annual “Tapped and Tatted” event drew a large crowd of tattoo enthusiasts, shoppers and those who simply wanted to enjoy an adult beverage on a rainy day. The event served as a fundraiser for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Derby,… more
World Refugee Day 2025 Celebration set June 22 in Scranton
The community is invited to participate in the 2025 World Refugee Day Celebration on June 22 at Nay Aug Park (Mulberry Street entrance, across from GCMC and Everhart Museum) in Scranton from 2-5 p.m. The celebration will include cultural music and… more
Middle States to approve Keystone College’s request to merge with nonprofit
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accepted Keystone College’s request to merge with a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, which an official of the financially struggling institution called “an important piece of the process.” The… more