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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… moreMonday 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
Beyond the Byline: Yesterday’s music of the ’60s will never be gone
WILKES-BARRE — Having dinner at Mylana’s on South Main Street is always a great experience.
Penn State Scranton welcomes 140 new alumni
Penn State Scranton welcomed 140 new alumni into the Penn State pride at its 57th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Regional Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright, Ph.D., presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the… more
Scranton council candidates weigh in on preferences for mayor, council
Scranton’s city council election this year, with three seats up for grabs, coincides with the mayoral election. The Democratic candidates for council are Virgil Argenta, Patrick Flynn, Frankie Malacaria, Sean McAndrew, Todd Pousley and incumbent… more
Scranton voters have choices in city council primary election
Democratic voters in Scranton have choices in the May 20 primary election for city council among six candidates and three four-year terms on the five-member council up for grabs. The Democratic candidates are Virgil Argenta, Patrick Flynn, Frankie… more
Open to love: Adoptive, birth families find places in each other’s lives
“Come here, Grammy Linda, come here,” one of the Boettcher brothers called across the lawn. It’s a scene that was once unthinkable and is still unusual in its openness. Linda is grandmother by birth to Leo, 6, and Henry, almost 4. She and her family… more
Scholastic Superstars: Gabriella Estadt, Valley View High School
Gabriella Estadt, Valley View High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I have developed a valuable balance among my academics, social life, job experience, physical and emotional health, and familial bonds. I’ve realized… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Rise of the ‘MAGAcrats?’ #SCRAN’NON
“You ought to be in pictures / You’re wonderful to see / You ought to be in pictures / Oh, what a hit you would be … ” — from the 1934 smash hit sung by Rudy Vallee In the beginning, antisocial media was heralded as a revolutionary tool for “… more
Veterans news, May 11, 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
Johnson College celebrates 106th commencement, largest graduating class
Students, families, faculty and staff came together Saturday at the Johnson College campus as the Scranton school celebrated its largest graduating class at the 106th commencement ceremony. The ceremony recognized 213 students who completed rigorous… more
School Notes, May 11, 2025
Blue Ridge Eighth grader Harper Gallagher performed as part of the Pennsylvania Lions All-State Band at the Scranton Hilton on May 3. She has been playing alto saxophone for four years. Harper was also recognized as the Blue Ridge Middle School… more
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine holds 13th commencement ceremony
The Scranton-based Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine held its 13th commencement Saturday, with 115 members of the class of 2025 receiving diplomas in the ceremony at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. School of Medicine Dean and… more
Capitol Roundup: State calls for strategic investments in recruiting, retaining nurses
WILKES-BARRE — The Shapiro Administration this week highlighted its efforts to recruit and retain more nurses in Pennsylvania as part of National Student Nurse Day.
Penn State doing well financially even as it considers closing campuses
Penn State University has healthy finances even as its leaders consider whether to close campuses later this month to erase a deficit in the education and general fund budget.