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Beyond the Byline: The rag man, the farmer and the good old days
WILKES-BARRE — We all have people we consider heroes or idols and they usually include sports legends, movie stars, rock icons and the like.
Master’s, doctoral degrees conferred at University of Scranton commencement
The University of Scranton conferred more than 550 master’s and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony Sunday at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Graduates received master’s degrees in numerous disciplines, as well as… more
Scranton firefighters retrieve kayak from river
SCRANTON — City firefighters removed a kayak from the Lackawanna River on Sunday afternoon, Scranton Assistant Chief Brian Scott said. Crews responded to the 900 block of Clearview Street around 2:05 p.m. for the report of an overturned kayak… more
University of Scranton holds undergraduate commencement
More than 725 graduates took part in the University of Scranton’s undergraduate commencement ceremony Sunday at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Bachelor’s and associate degrees were conferred to students who had completed their… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Participation primary to good government
It’s been a while since I was visited by the ornery spirit of Seymour Weissberger, but I could feel his presence Wednesday inside Taylor Hose and Engine Company 1. I was there to chat with a quartet of political pigeons whose polar-opposite party… more
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of being able to maintain my grades and balance my time between school, extracurriculars, work, service projects, and my hobbies. Q:… more
Veterans news, May 18, 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 Post 665 are also eligible. Contact Commander John Toole at 570-… more
Fame a focus of upcoming Scranton Shakespeare Festival
The Scranton Shakespeare Festival’s upcoming season will examine fame and celebrity from different angles, with a mix of popular musicals and William Shakespeare plays. The 14th annual festival assembles a company of visiting professional and local… more
Mrs. Tia Kelley
Mary, Mother of God Parish, Scranton, was the setting Nov. 16, 2024, for the wedding of Tia Marie DeLeo, Scranton, and Jonathan Thomas Kelley, Old Forge. The bride is the daughter of John and Patricia DeLeo, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of… more
People on the Move, May 18, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Presented Properties Realtor Kathy Casarin recently earned membership into an exclusive program of dedicated professionals (less than 1% of agents across the world) committed to helping buyers and sellers get to their next level… more
Data centers could reshape landscape in NEPA
Data centers are coming to Northeast Pennsylvania. In a region once fueled by coal, a new industry aims to reshape Northeast Pennsylvania, tapping into the high-voltage power lines slicing through the valley to fuel sprawling campuses of computer-… more
Lackawanna College class of 2025 graduates
Lackawanna College awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees and more than 348 associate degrees and 30 certificates at the 131st commencement in the Student Union building in downtown Scranton. Melanie Berrios of Scranton presented the valedictory address. “… more
Jacqueline Elizabeth Cerra and Jonathan William Hickok
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Jacqueline Elizabeth Cerra to Jonathan William Hickok, both of Factoryville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeffrey and Nancy Lapera Cerra, Carbondale. She is a graduate of Sacred… more
PA’s first-of-its-kind Older Adult Advocacy Center opens in Lackawanna County
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Secretary Jason Kavulich today joined local leaders to open the first-of-its-kind center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in… more
Celebrating Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Scranton
Members of VFW Post 5207 participate in the… more219 graduates receive degrees at Keystone College commencement
Keystone College celebrated its 154th commencement on Saturday during a ceremony on the college’s campus in La Plume Twp. Degrees were conferred upon 219 students. Los Angeles Angels minor league physical therapist and 2018 Keystone College alumnus… more
Riverfest in Scranton returns to the Spring season
SCRANTON — Clear skies and warm weather provided the perfect backdrop for the Lackawanna River Conservation Association Riverfest’s return to the Spring lineup for the first time since the pandemic. Tara B. Jones, the organization’s executive… more
Ryleigh Kilmer, Mountain View Junior-Senior 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. Ryleigh… more
Marywood helps Garden of Cedar grow new features in Scranton
SCRANTON — Frank Dubas’ invitation to Marywood University for its students to help design features at his nonprofit Garden of Cedar community lot in South Side came with a condition. “I said you can do what you want, but I just have one challenge.… more
Old Forge fire quickly put out
OLD FORGE — Firefighters quickly put out a fire Friday afternoon in the borough. Crews from the Downvalley and Luzerne County responded to the fire at 227 Oak St. just before 1 p.m. They arrived to find the fire limited to a first floor bedroom,… more
Officials cut ribbon on new Older Adult Advocacy Center in Scranton
SCRANTON — State Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich joined local officials Friday to cut the ribbon on and celebrate Telespond Senior Services’ new Older Adult Advocacy Center in the city, a facility serving older adult victims of abuse, neglect… more
Church van driver accused of sexually abusing a disabled woman
Lackawanna County detectives charged a Scranton man Thursday with engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disabled woman while transporting her in a church van. In April, the Lackawanna County district attorney’s office launched an investigation… more
New device helping people recover from strokes at Allied Services
Stroke survivor Trudy Coleman has recovered well with the assistance of a device implanted in her that stimulates her nerves.