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12-year-old gunshot victim home; 14-year-old shooter may face adult charge
A 12-year-old gunshot victim is recovering at home after he was shot in the chest last month during a trip to a local store for snacks before movie night. Bentley Zippitelli is at home with his parents, resting, talking and even walking around a bit… more
Clipboard, May 9, 2025
Archbald Grave marker and flag replacement: Sons of the American Legion Ambrose Revels Post 328, in preparation for Memorial Day, will be replacing grave markers and flags on veterans graves May 18, rain or shine. Volunteers will meet at 1 p.m. at… more
Owen Carso, Delaware Valley High School
Owen Carso, Delaware Valley High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: In high school, I self-published three novels on Amazon. In the winter of 2024, my school’s drama club performed my first novel as a one-act play, and… more
Olyphant bar owner sues borough, officials over Delaware Avenue lot
An Olyphant bar owner is suing the town and nine borough officials after council voted in January to nullify his $130,000 bid to buy a borough-owned lot on Delaware Avenue. Michael Dennin, who owns the Bar and Company at 415 W. Lackawanna Ave.,… more
Johnson College’s diesel programs might move to off-campus site in Scranton
SCRANTON — Johnson College’s diesel programs might relocate to a site on North Keyser Avenue in Scranton, the college president said. Marelli Realty LLC seeks a variance from the city Zoning Board to construct a 100-foot-by-70-foot building at 1646… more
Walking tours issued in Spanish, updated in English
There is now a Spanish-language version of the “History Set in Stone” walking tours guide to the Scranton area. It has also been updated in English. The new versions of the booklet were unveiled at a Lackawanna Historical Society news conference… more
PennDOT completes, opens temporary Green Ridge Street Bridge in Scranton
A temporary bridge carrying Green Ridge Street over the Lackawanna River in Scranton opened Tuesday, the state Department of Transportation announced. PennDOT expects the temporary bridge for vehicles and pedestrians to remain in use until… more
Sneakers for students: Operation Warm supports McNichols Plaza
SCRANTON — The smiles on the students’ faces shined as bright as the new sneakers on their feet Wednesday morning at McNichols Educational Plaza in South Side. A group of volunteers from the TJX Corporation — through a partnership with Operation… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 8, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Moriah Lyn Bistran and Colin Anthony Giordano, both of Jefferson Twp. Alyssa Catherine Sekelsky, Olyphant, and Matthew George Fedorka, Dickson City. Radames Perez-Justiniano and Yazmin Perez-Feliciano, both of Archbald. PROPERTY… more
Commissioners approve amended contract to retain financial consultants
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County will retain the consultants that crafted an extensive long-term financial management plan for the county as officials move to implement the plan’s many recommendations. Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak voted… more
Clipboard, May 8, 2025
Carbondale Memorial Day committee meeting: Carbondale Memorial Day Committee meeting, May 14, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 221, 13 Hospital St., Carbondale. Clarks Summit Bus trip: Clarks Summit Fire Company J.W. Hall Auxiliary trip to annual… more
Residents’ input sought for Scranton’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan through HUD
The City of Scranton’s (COS) Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) is in the process of gathering information to complete its Five-Year Consolidated Plan, as required by the United …
CTC students provide manicures, lunches to Carbondale Area teachers
CARBONDALE — Teachers in the Carbondale Area School District got their nails done and had meals prepared by students at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Students in the school’s culinary and… more
Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners 5-7-25
Wednesday, May 7, 2025. 10:00AM
Commissioners' Conference Room
Board of Commissioners
Commissioner - Bill Gaughan
Commissioner - Chris Chermak
Brian Jeffers - Chief of Staff
Traci K.… morePolice: Madison Twp. man drove drunk, caused crash that injured another
DUNMORE — Police say a 20-year-old man who caused a crash at Butler and Fifth streets on April 6 had a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit, had he been an adult. Because he is under 21, Randy Dougher, of 4142 Bearbrook Road, Madison… more
Local residents in Rome at the right time
Tourists from the Scranton/Wilkes Barre region took a photo in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Wednesday, before the crowds poured in. The 48 people happen to be in Rome as the selection of a new Pope begins, on a tour of Italy that was planned for months… more
How Penn State trustees plan to vote on campus closures could run afoul of transparency law
The Penn State Board of Trustees plans to meet virtually this month to determine the fate of multiple campuses, a decision that will impact the futures of thousands of students and employees.
Grace Beckish, North Pocono High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of how I’ve challenged myself academically, without being afraid to try new things. I’ve often taken classes that I knew would be difficult and tried activities out of my… more
“Mean Girls” musical coming to Scranton
Actress Kristen Amanda Smith will try to make “fetch” happen at the Scranton Cultural Center the weekend of May 16, when a national tour of “Mean Girls” struts across the stage. She plays Gretchen, a popular high school girl who tries to turn “fetch… more