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Scranton on Memorial Day: Pausing to remember the fallen
SCRANTON — At Monday’s Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park, Master of Ceremonies Bill Stevens began his remarks reminding those attending of all the things Memorial Day is not. The holiday, he said, is not simply a chance to kick off the… more
Honoring our heroes
KINGSTON — Featuring emergency vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks of red, yellow, green and black, the 106th annual West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade stepped off at 10:30 a.m. “sharp” on Memorial Day, honoring America’s fallen heroes.
One dead after crash in South Abington Twp.
One person is dead after a crash in the 700 block of North State Street in South Abington Township Sunday evening, Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland said. Crews responded just after 8 p.m., according to scanner reports. Check back for… more
MONDAY UPDATE: County taps firm for Merli-Sarnoski facilities design, engineering
Lackawanna County commissioners recently approved a contract for design and engineering work related to a planned improvement project targeting the dilapidated lakefront facilities at Merli-Sarnoski Park. Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak… more
Symmetry Dance Company moving to Marketplace at Steamtown
Symmetry Dance Company will glide into the Marketplace at Steamtown this summer. After outgrowing its current space at 733 Davis St., Scranton, founder and artistic director Abby Slater and director of administration and the children’s program… more
Jessup to join Lackawanna County Land Bank to combat blight
The Lackawanna County Land Bank will soon have its newest member. Jessup is joining the county land bank to address abandoned properties and combat blight, Councilman Gregg Betti said Monday. “The reason we want to join the land bank is in case… more
Beyond the Byline: Never forget our fallen heroes
WILKES-BARRE — On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
School Notes, May 25, 2025
Abington Heights Freshman Natalie Williams, a gymnast at United Sports Academy in Dunmore, recently went to Level 9 Easterns, the national competition for gymnasts in the country. “I enjoyed the experience of being with the team, which was… more
Mrs. Jacob Manetti
Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton, was the setting Saturday for the wedding of Emily Anna Sheehan and Jacob Travis Manetti, both of Scranton.
Election analysis: A look at primary outcomes, implications
Two women will battle for Scranton mayor just six years after city voters swept incumbent Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti into office as a Democrat-turned-independent running as an alternative to the city’s entrenched Democratic political… more
Report: Remote work takes mental, emotional toll on employees
SCRANTON — Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic sent many employees to a home computer, recent data shows a higher prevalence of anger, stress, sadness and loneliness among many fully remote workers than hybrid and on-site staff. The 2025 Gallup… more
Veterans news, May 25, 2025
Post 665 scholarships available Dickson City American Legion Post 665 will offer scholarships to high school seniors in the Midvalley. Children and grandchildren of regular members of the post are eligible. Contact Commander John Toole at 570-489-… more
Lackawanna Historical Society presents ‘For the Least of Them’
The Lackawanna Historical Society presents a performance of the play “For the Least of Them” on June 1 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 3, Lackawanna County Courthouse. Written by KK Gordon, the play offers a glimpse into the private thoughts and prayers of… more
Kaia Negvesky, Valley View High School
Kaia Negvesky, Valley View High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: Playing Mary Poppins in my high school musical was a deeply meaningful achievement. It meant overcoming years of stage fright and sparking my passion to… more
Isabelle Jarrow and Zachary Cianflone
Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church was the setting March 28 for the wedding of Isabelle Anna Jarrow and Zachary Joseph Cianflone, both of Lancaster. The bride is the daughter of Mari Jarrow, Clarks Summit. The bridegroom is the son of… more
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Labor & Industry highlights young workers’ rights
WILKES-BARRE — With school breaks nearing and more teens seeking summer jobs, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker this week reminded employers, parents and young workers about the rights and… more
St. Ubaldo Day highlights faith, family and tradition in Jessup
Jessup may be a small quiet borough, but every year on Memorial Day weekend, it blossoms into a celebration of faith, family and tradition during the St. Ubaldo Festival or “Festa dei Ceri.” Saturday was no exception, as the faithful gathered early… more
Serving Seniors Inc. receives Spitz grant
Serving Seniors Inc. announced that its Patient Advocate Program has been awarded $4,000 from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation. This vital support will enable Serving Seniors Inc. to continue its… more
Zarina Mustafina, West Scranton High School
Zarina Mustafina, West Scranton High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am proud of my ability to step out of my comfort zone. If I never had the bravery to join sports, run for student council, or ask for what I want… more
NEPA ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners featured on new website
Municipalities throughout Northeast Pennsylvania for years have proudly put their hometown heroes on display with banners affixed to utility poles.
Sister cities: Carrying parts of Gubbio through Jessup on St. Ubaldo Day
When teams of runners careen through the streets of Jessup on Saturday for St. Ubaldo Day’s iconic Corsa dei Ceri, they aren’t just carrying their saints, they’re carrying pieces of Gubbio. In a tradition observed only in Jessup and Gubbio, Italy,… more
U.S. Marshal’s Service asks for public’s help locating homicide suspect
The U.S. Marshal’s Service asks for the public’s help in locating Malachi Darden, who is wanted in connection with the shooting death of a man in West Scranton during a drug buy robbery in May 2024. In a Friday news release, the U.S. Marshal’s… more
Police: Scott Twp. man flees police on ATV
A Scott Twp. man on an ATV at a drive-thru in Carbondale took off over a curb and through a landscaped area when officers approached him, police charge. Gage Johnson, 22, of 100 Shields Road, is charged with fleeing police and driving an ATV on a… more