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UGI seeks roughly 1% rate hike for gas
UGI Utilities Inc. will not increase the cost of gas next month but is seeking a roughly 1% price hike that would take effect in December, according to an advertisement the company is running this week. The company announced that it has filed a… more
Scranton Zoning Hearing Board May 2025
5-14-25
Scranton Zoning Hearing Board Members
Shawn Walsh
Michael DeAntona
James McDermott
Robert Gattens
Robert Morris
Albert Young
Daniel L. Penetar, Jr., Esq., Solicitor
Donald J. King,… moreWB Preservation Society’s spring architectural walking tour of downtown set for Saturday
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barré Preservation Society executive director Tony Brooks will host the annual spring architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17.
Matthew Hill, Scranton High School
Matthew Hill, Scranton High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: The accomplishment I am most proud of is earning a NVIDIA DLI Certificate for completion of Jetson AI Fundamentals, because of the experiences and amount of… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Judges’ ‘conclave’ no substitute for public vote
It took 33 hours to choose a new pope. Three months after departed Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin abdicated his throne, we’re still waiting for white smoke over Courthouse Square. When voters go to the polls in Tuesday’s primary… more
Meet Scholastic Superstar Lia Hartman, Western Wayne 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. Lia Hartman… more
Cooper’s donates to Women’s Resource Center
Cooper’s Seafood recently held a Maryland crab bisque soup sale for $10 a quart, donating all proceeds to the Women’s Resource Center. Front row, from left: Amy Everets, Janice Mecca and Steve Strelecki. Back row: Paul, Jesse, Steve, Ryan, Jack and… more
Spring Extravaganza 2025
May 13, 2025
Link to Program - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D7I4tkCBjN_CZjTgz0XxfcYlOOD_cN-2/view?usp=sharingReport details reasons for maintaining, closing local PSU campuses
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi has asked the university’s board of trustees to approve closing seven of its Commonwealth Campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, after a review of the system. The university released a detailed report of… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting 5-13-25
May 13 2025
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community Development
William King - Finance
Thomas… moreJeremy Clyde brings a sample of the British Invasion to Plymouth
PLYMOUTH — At the height of the British Invasion of the mid-1960s, Chad & Jeremy were the first of the invaders to appear on the West Coast — even before John, Paul, George and Ringo, The Beatles.
Internal records explain why Penn State president wants to close seven campuses
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi has asked university trustees to approve closing seven of its commonwealth campuses because the current statewide model “subsidizes decline,” according to internal records obtained by Spotlight PA. “Fulfilling… more
Sen. Baker, Rep. Pugh respond to uncertainty surrounding Penn State-WB, others
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker and Rep. Brenda Pugh on Tuesday said they are calling for transparency, accountability and a commitment to the communities the Commonwealth Campuses serve.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 14, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES John Robert Shalinsky Jr. and Madeleine Moreno, both of Jefferson Twp. Patricia Ann Stiner and Michael Matthew Boushell, both of Thornhurst. Andrew Sukhu and Samurna Sabir, both of Scranton. Mark Anthony Mecca Jr. and Kelly Lynn… more
Thursday event offers opportunity to meet Scranton School Board candidates
Voters will have a chance Thursday to meet the candidates for Scranton School Board before casting their ballots in Tuesday’s municipal primary election. The Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission is sponsoring Thursday’s meet-the-candidates… more
Lawsuit: Dickson City woman breaks tooth on screw mixed in bag of Middleswarth chips
A Dickson City woman chipped a tooth and swallowed a piece of metal while consuming Middleswarth barbecue chips, according to a lawsuit filed last week in Lackawanna County Court against the famous snack company.
Clipboard, May 14, 2025
Archbald Memorial Day parade: Archbald Borough annual Memorial Day Parade, May 26. Begins at Hricak-McAndrew Post 869, 161 S. Main St., Eynon. It will depart for St. Luke’s Cemetery and then move on to VFW Post 7963, 284 Main St., Eynon. It will… more
Health care providers gather in Dunmore to lament Medicaid cuts
Health care advocates assembled Tuesday to express dismay over federal Medicaid funding cuts in the works. Around two dozen nursing home caregivers, providers and health care advocates gathered on a rainy morning under a gazebo behind Dunmore Health… more
Elmo show to play at Scranton Cultural Center
The “Sesame Street” live show “Elmo and Friends Say Hello” will be at the Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. A venue presale begins Wednesday, with sales to the general public starting Friday. Tickets start at $45.65, plus fees. For… more
“Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! at Kirby Center
The preschool show “Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!” will be presented at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. A Kirby member presale begins Thursday, with general sales beginning Friday, both at 10 a.m… more
Former executive director of Greater Carbondale YMCA accused of embezzling
The former executive director of the Greater Carbondale YMCA is accused of embezzling nearly $100,000 from the organization over nearly three years.
At town hall, Chermak calls for county to pause reassessment process
SCRANTON — Republican Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak again called for the county to pump the brakes on and pause its property reassessment project that’s been ongoing since 2022 and nears completion — a proposal Democratic Commissioner… more
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks holds Youth Night to honor students
PRINGLE — The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) held Youth Night, honoring students for achievements in a ceremony held at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Elks Lodge #109 on Monday, May 5.