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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… more

Jeremy 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

Cedar Ave Streetscape Maintenance Bid

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.

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