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NEPA Health Care Foundation awards grantees
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation, in collaboration with AllOne Foundation and Charities and the Moses Taylor Foundation, gathered to award over $1.1 million to the recipients of the 2024 Employee Assistance Grant Program. Funds… more
Clipboard, May 28, 2025
Lackawanna County PEP rally: Catherine McAuley Center PEP Rally for Menstrual Health Awareness Day, Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., Catherine McAuley Center, 430 Pittston Ave., Scranton, includes a product giveaway, snacks and refreshments, educational… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 28, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Catherine Ann McDonnell and Jordan Ross Rowe, both of Nashville, Tenn. Emma Judith Quintana Morales and Janeuris Yoel Rodriguez Paulino, both of Scranton. Randy Alonzo-Fana and Katherine Santelises-Ramirez, both of Scranton. Brian… more
Police: Man kicks in door, punches ex-girlfriend
SCRANTON — A man punched his ex-girlfriend in the face after kicking in the door of her home, Scranton police charge. Wilson Jose Torres, 37, listed as homeless in court papers, is accused of assault and burglary. According to the criminal complaint… more
Late Dickson City councilman remembered for dedication, vision for town
Mike Fedorka had a vision for Dickson City and spent more than 20 years fostering new development and improving a town he cared about deeply. Whether it was working with health care institutions on projects worth tens of millions of dollars or… more
Scranton City Council Public Hearing 5-27-25
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Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
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Gerald Smurl,… moreScranton City Council Public Meeting 5-27-25
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl,… moreScranton man charged with selling cocaine to confidential informant
A Scranton man who told investigators he supplies most of the city with crack cocaine sold the drug to a confidential informant, state police charge. Burt L. Wright, 55, of 1010 Summit Pointe, faces two felony counts of delivery of crack cocaine.… more
Scranton lawsuit claims house with 10 or more mastiffs is public nuisance
A Lackawanna County Court judge on Tuesday heard Scranton’s injunction lawsuit claiming a resident having 10 or more Cane Corso breed of mastiff guard dogs at once at his home constitutes a public nuisance and his kennel business violates the… more
NAMI urges community members to share stories of mental health struggles
The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness doesn’t feel a month is enough for those dealing with conditions like anxiety and depression to share their stories and seek healing. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, officials… more
Officials remind drivers to put down the phone; Paul Miller’s Law to take effect June 5
WILKES-BARRE — Paul Miller’s Law is about saving lives, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said on Tuesday.
Roadwork to restrict lanes on Interstates 81, 84
Survey work on Interstates 81 north and 84 will restrict lanes through June 3, according to the state Department of Transportation. Work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Interstate 81 northbound from Exit 186 (Dunmore/Drinker Street) to… more
Lackawanna State Park pool complex open for summer
For the first time in four years, the William W. Scranton Pool Complex at Lackawanna State Park will be filled with the sounds of people swimming and splashing. The swimming pool and splash pad at the park in North Abington Twp. opened to the public… more
Scranton Police Summer Camp
The Scranton Police Department’s annual summer camp for children going from sixth grade into seventh grade will be held July 28th through August 8th. The camp will be Monday through …
Demonstrators protest outside Bresnahan’s office in Forty Fort over Medicaid concerns
They chanted the congressman’s name and called his office, asking him or his staff to defend his record on Medicare and other social safety net programs.
Share your Father’s Day story
Do you have a story about a father, stepfather or grandfather in your life? Honor him by sharing it with readers on Father’s Day, Sunday June 15. It might be a funny anecdote, a piece of lasting fatherly wisdom to pass on or a cherished memory. A… more
Local unemployment rate change in April mirrors state, national trends
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area increased one-half of a percentage point in April from the same time last year to 4.1%, according to data from the state Department of Labor & Industry.… more
PennDOT: $1.2 million in funding available to increase school bus safety
WILKES-BARRE — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll on Tuesday urged motorists to always stop for — and never pass — stopped school buses with their red lights flashing and stop arm activated.
Century-old fountain to return to Carbondale
A century after a Carbondale jeweler purchased a large, granite fountain from the city and relocated it to Susquehanna County, that same fountain will return to Carbondale as the focal point of a proposed pocket park. “The fountain is going home,”… more
Ivy Neureuter, Scranton High School
Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials. Ivy… more
Scranton police officers receive national recognition
Three of Scranton’s finest received Top Cops Honorable Mention awards from the National Association of Police Organizations for their exceptional actions in January 2024. Deputy Chief Joseph Lafferty, Detective Jason Hyler and Detective Kyle… more
McGrath family presents Greater Scranton YMCA with donation
The McGrath family recently presented the Greater Scranton YMCA with a $23,000 donation, which represents proceeds from the fifth annual Harry P. McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament. The tournament was held Sept. 20 at Glen Oak Country Club. The… more
New TravelWorld owners embrace tradition, look to future
The new owners of a local travel agency strive to continue offering the same quality customer experience while expanding services. Managing members Alan Kline and Matt Kizis — who took over operations in December — noted the strong legacy… more