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Fire destroys house in Old Forge
OLD FORGE — A fire destroyed a house at 546 Winter St. early Saturday morning. The blaze was called in as a garage fire at 4:11 a.m., according to scanner reports. Just minutes later, at 4:18 a.m., scanner reports indicated the fire had spread… more
Season Four of the Office 5K returns to Scranton
An “Office”-themed 5K, which has become an annual tradition and not just for locals or diehard fans, was held for the fourth time on Saturday. The event brings out people from across the area, the state, and beyond to celebrate “The Office,” an NBC… more
Margery Scranton Council of Republican Women donation
The Margery Scranton Council of Republican women presented a $300 donation to Bill Burns, president of the GAR Memorial Association, toward the fundraising effort of the association to return the Civil War Sword of Lt. Ezra Griffin. Griffin fought… more
Johnson College to host 32nd Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsors of the 32nd annual Johnson College Open met on the college’s Scranton campus in preparation for the event on Friday, May 16, at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top. Proceeds from the event will support the Johnson College… more
Adams Outdoor acquires Times-Shamrock Outdoor
A billboard company with an office in the Lehigh Valley has acquired Times-Shamrock Outdoor. Adams Outdoor Advertising acquired the billboard division of Times-Shamrock Communications, the company announced in a news release Friday. The sale… more
Homicide trial testimony concludes with expert testimony Friday
SCRANTON — Testimony in a murder trial described as a “battle of the experts” by defense attorney Curt Parkins during his opening argument, concluded Friday. During the weeklong trial, prosecution witnesses claimed Shelton Miles purposefully shot… more
Police: Homeless man claims he was selling meth to survive
SCRANTON — When city police picked up a homeless man officers knew had a warrant for a felony probation violation, they found 5 grams of methamphetamine in his pockets, police said. Myles Luckett, 39, of Scranton, is charged with possession with… more
PennDOT paving project to close Parker Street in Scranton for two weeks
SCRANTON — The state Department of Transportation announced it will close Parker Street between North Main and Boulevard avenues for two weeks starting Monday to finish paving under the Parker Street Bridge reconstruction project. During paving and… more
Program offering summer work opportunities for eligible teen applicants
The Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board and Pennsylvania CareerLink seek teenage applicants for a summer jobs program allowing eligible county residents ages 14 to 18 to work up to 25 hours per week on projects in the community.… more
Clipboard, May 3, 2025
Eynon Pasta dinner: Italian Congregation of St. Francis d’Assisi (St. Francis Cemetery) annual drive-thru-only pasta dinner, May 18, noon-2 p.m., Roseanna’s Pizza and Pasta House, Dickson City. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 3, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Abisahi Franco Sanchez and Yesenia Ramos Anzures, both of Scranton. Sean Cadden Foley and Kathryn Ann Trimmer, both of Stamford, Conn. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Samuel P. Cerminaro, Scranton, to Scranton Property Group LLC, Old… more
Vehicle crashes into, damages bank in Blakely
A bank in Blakely was damaged when a vehicle crashed into it after colliding with another vehicle Friday afternoon. A Honda SUV was pulling out of Depot Street when it collided with a Kia SUV traveling on Main Street just before 1 p.m., Police Chief… more
Legislators consider removing sex from birth certificates
Newly reintroduced House Bill 1313 asks legislators one more time to support removing sex from birth certificates. The bill, originated by state Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-153, Abington, suggests reporting sex on the birth certificate is antiquated, citing… more
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Memo to Council
The City of Scranton received $68.7 million from the federal economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) In conjunction with required quarterly ARPA reporting submitted to …
Waverly Community House acquires remaining Scranton Lace Co. archives
WAVERLY TWP. — New materials from the heyday of the Scranton Lace Co. complete a collection detailing the history of what was once a major employer in the city. The Waverly Community House received the remaining Scranton Lace Co. archival materials… more
Senior housing projects progress in Dunmore, roughly $21 million investment
Two senior housing projects will add nearly 90 apartments and personal care units to Dunmore Corners, representing an estimated $21 million investment into Dunmore’s downtown. Construction of the four-story Bucktown Center at East Drinker and South… more
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, “Jewish Ethical Perspectives on Civilian Casualties in War”
Rabbi Shlomo Brody, Ph.D., executive director of Ematai and columnist for the Jerusalem Post, presented “Jewish Ethical Perspectives on Civilian Casualties in War: A Tale of Two Sieges” at The… moreDistracted driving looms large as new law takes effect
As a new law cracking down on handheld cellphone use while driving is set to go into effect, new statistics released by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts show distracted driving continues to be a disproportionate problem in Luzerne… more
Large crowd turns out for Billy Joel tribute at Party on the Patio
Party on the Patio — the 20-week free concert series at Mohegan Pennsylvania — kicked off Thursday night with the 52nd Street Band, a tribute to Bill Joel. Tribute concerts will be held each Thursday for the next 20 weeks, ending Sept. 11. All… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 2, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Nicholas Mark Montoro and Carly Lauren Jordan, both of Dickson City. Matthew Joseph Lukeski and Kathryn Elizabeth Foley, both of Lake Ariel. Julio Faramelli and Kailey Marie Schick, both of Jessup. Alyssa Marie Moylan and Brandon… more
Western Wayne School District receives donation from Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s recently made a donation to the Western Wayne School District. They held a fundraiser during their grand opening, which resulted in a donation of over $3,600 to the district. District officials said they were grateful to the restaurant… more
Abington Heights Civic League speaker
The Abington Heights Civic League had a guest speaker at a recent meeting. Jessica Freyne, CEO of the Providence Pregnancy Center in North Scranton, spoke about the free services they are providing to homeless pregnant women. They are able to help… more
Medicare terminates agreement with Aventura at Terrace View
Medicare has terminated its agreement with the Aventura at Terrace View nursing home in Blakely, according to a legal notice posted by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The notice says that as of Wednesday, the skilled nursing… more
Business owners hampered by construction projects
SCRANTON — A pair of infrastructure improvement projects occurring simultaneously in and around the Green Ridge Plaza have business owners on edge and potential customers considering other options. As Pennsylvania American Water continues work on a… more