Skip to main content

News

Meet Scholastic Superstar Emily Hanson, Blue Ridge 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. Emily… more

Senior dancers from Rebekah’s Rhythm and Arts Dance Academy

The “Women of Power” dance recital will be presented by Rebekah’s Rhythm and Arts Dance Academy on May 24 at Abington Heights High School. The junior show is at 2 p.m. and the senior show is at 6. These nine talented, graduating seniors will be… more

Reassessment Town Hall Meeting

Reassessment Town Hall Meeting Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College 501 Vine St., Scranton. Doors Open 5Pm. Program starts at 5:30pm FOR MORE INFO VISIT : https://www.… more

Pennsylvania American Water to repaint big tank in Clarks Green

Pennsylvania American Water’s eight tank projects statewide for 2025 include repainting two in Northeast Pennsylvania, the company announced Monday. The NEPA tank locations, gallon capacity and cost to rehabilitate include: Clarks Green, Lackawanna… more

City Pride volunteer projects to beautify Scranton

The Garbage Olympics and other cleanups will return in Scranton under the annual City Pride volunteer beautification program May 27 through June 7. A joint program of three nonprofits — Scranton Tomorrow, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania and… more

Controlled burn visible through Midvalley, Upvalley

A controlled burn caused smoke conditions visible in the Midvalley and Upvalley Monday afternoon. The controlled burn is being done by the state Game Commission on state gamelands, according to the Lackawanna County 911 Center. An online map of… more

Summer concerts at Mount Airy Casino begin in June

Mount Airy Casino Resort, Paradise Twp., will begin a summer concert series by tribute acts June 14 with Hollywood Nights: the Bob Seger Experience. It has also scheduled two free outdoor dance parties with local musicians Picture Perfect on… more

Police: Dunmore couple face assault, resisting arrest charges after scuffle

A Dunmore couple face charges after hitting officers during an altercation in the borough early Sunday, police said. An officer observed a man pushing a woman in the road — as children were around — near East Grove Street and Prescott Avenue at 1 a.… more

Mayfield to open bids on $15M mine reclamation project for industrial park

A nearly $15 million mine reclamation project is on track to start this summer in Mayfield and Archbald, paving the way for a $110-million-plus warehousing park above the Casey Highway. Mayfield Borough Council will open bids during its meeting… more

Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 13, 2025

MARRIAGE LICENSES Caroline Grace Shaffern, Scranton, and Jace Koby Williams, Marlow, Okla. Dominique Marie Bekanich and Dan Minh Hoang, both of Scranton. Marissa Grecco and Jamie Patrick Dodgson, both of Pittston. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Thomas A.… more

‘Beatles vs. Stones’ show coming to Scranton

Touring tribute bands will stage a battle between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton, on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. A venue presale for “Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown” begins Tuesday at 10 a.m.… more

AAA: 45.1M expected to travel for Memorial Day

Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, this week said Memorial Day weekend getaways don’t have to be extravagant and costly.

Moosic man charged after investigation into child sexual abuse materials

A Moosic man faces hundreds of charges for possessing child sexual abuse material after investigators discovered children engaging in prohibited acts on his computer and other electronic devices, according to a criminal complaint. Lucas Kelsey, 3603… more

Final public meeting planned on potential ATV park

JESSUP — Officials will hold Wednesday the second and final public meeting on the potential development of an all-terrain vehicle park in Lackawanna County, with the session running from 6-7 p.m. at the county 911 Center, 30 Valley View Drive,… more

George and Company Diamond Jewelers closing up shop in Dickson City

At 11 years old, George Duffy spent much of his time helping at the family jewelry store. At 12, his father taught him how to engrave jewelry. By the time he was 16, he got his own jewelry bench and began his career as a jeweler. In 2008, he opened… more

PennDOT announces lane restrictions on I-81 in Lackawanna County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Monday lane restrictions will be in place on stretches of Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County through Friday. Drivers will encounter the restrictions on I-81 southbound beginning at mile marker… more

Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Friday in Dickson City

DICKSON CITY — Dave’s Hot Chicken — a restaurant specializing in jumbo hot chicken tenders and sliders — plans to open a location at 700 Commerce Blvd., Unit 11B, on Friday, company officials said in a news release. The restaurant touts… more

Four vie for three council seats in Dunmore amid contested municipal races

From improving infrastructure to combating blight, four candidates are vying for three Democratic nominations to serve on Dunmore Borough Council as dozens of other candidates throughout Lackawanna County contend for their party’s nominations … more

Grand opening set for Downvalley restaurant

OLD FORGE — A grand opening for Mondano — a restaurant serving contemporary global cuisine — will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday in the borough, owner Dominic Saadi said in a news release. The restaurant — which officially opened in late… more

Scranton Fly Over 5-10-25

Scranton City Hall is located at Washington and Mulberry streets in the downtown section of that city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is a three-story limestone ashlar Victorian Gothic… more

Monday update: Sheetz opening in South Abington seemingly stalled

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Those wanting to know exactly when a new Sheetz at the Shoppes at South Abington Township will open its doors may need to wait a bit longer. Ankim Shah, the CEO of Falcon Partners LLC, the group developing the Sheetz as part of… more

$25,000 donation to Scranton Public Library

The Friends of the Scranton Public Library donated $25,000 to the Scranton Public Library. Most of this money was raised from the used-book sales the Friends conduct several times a year. Pictured are Friends board members, trustees and library… more

New rock music camp for girls planned for Scranton

A new day camp for girls will be held in Scranton in July, led by a Northeast Pennsylvania native bass player and instructor. Natalie Jurosky’s new nonprofit, Scranton Girls Rock, aims to teach instruments, vocals and confidence. “Scranton Girls… more

County West Nile Virus Prevention Program begins mosquito monitoring

The Lackawanna County West Nile Virus Prevention Program recently began its seasonal mosquito monitoring, with the first traps of the season set last week. Seasonal mosquito surveillance will continue through September, program Director Rocco… more