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Northeast Title and Tag fundraiser check presentation
Northeast Title and Tag hosted an October fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Staff members hosted a trunk-or-treat event and sold wristbands and T-shirts. Through their efforts, they raised $1,500 to help ease the burden… more
Regional Hospital remains open amid negotiations with potential buyer
Regional Hospital of Scranton will remain open amid ongoing negotiations with a potential buyer to acquire the health care facility, according to a state representative who has advocated for the city hospital. “The hospital is OK right now, not… more
Lackawanna Historical Society will scan documents for the public
Do you have precious family photographs or crumbling documents you’d like to preserve? The Lackawanna Historical Society will hold a scanning day fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, from noon to 3 p.m., at the society’s headquarters, the Catlin House,… more
County unveils ‘digital budget book’ making finances more accessible
SCRANTON — Lackawanna County unveiled Wednesday a new “digital budget book” designed to make the county’s annual operating budget more accessible, transparent and coherent to residents and taxpayers. Complete with budget highlights, department-by-… more
Dickson City man charged in drugs-for-sex sting
SCRANTON — A Dickson City man faces charges after he arranged to exchange methamphetamine for sexual services, police said. On Monday, officers from the Scranton Police Street Crimes Unit launched an investigation into suspected drug and… more
Lackawanna County history game show May 3
The Lackawanna Historical Society’s local history game show, “You Live Here, You Should Know This!,” returns on Saturday, May 3, with Valley View and Riverside high school students doing the research and hosting the competition. The public is… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 17, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Sandra Ivette Bermudez-Velasquez and Josean Luis Velez-Torres, both of Scranton. Isabella Marie Fanucci and David William Pompey, both of Clarks Summit. John Randolph Fullwood Jr., Clarks Summit, and Colleen Anne Contrisciane,… more
University of Scranton, DA’s office in new cybercrime partnership
SCRANTON — University of Scranton students will get a chance to try out their cybersecurity skills at the Lackawanna County district attorney’s office during a new and innovative internship program. Michael Jenkins, professor and chairman of the… more
Friends of the Poor/Family to Family Easter giveaway
Some 4,000 families benefited Wednesday from the annual Friends of the Poor/Family to Family food basket giveaway, held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Along with food, the program included Easter baskets for families… more
Scranton Receives DCED Award for Municipal Excellence at 2025 Pennsylvania Governor’s Awards
HARRISBURG, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, members of her administration, and representatives of Scranton City Council accepted the Secretary’s Award for Municipal Excellence from Pennsylvania Department of Community …
Lackawanna County Prison Board Meeting 4-16-25
Lackawanna County Prison
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:30 PM
Prison Board Members
Honorable James Gibbons, Chairman
Sheriff Mark McAndrew, Vice Chairman
Commissioner Bill Gaughan… moreClipboard, April 17, 2025
Benton Twp. Cleanup event: Benton Twp. spring cleanup days, May 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and May 3, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Collection bins will be located at the township maintenance building, Route 107, Fleetville. Costs: $45/pickup truck load, $60/1-ton trucks or… more
Scranton candidates for mayor to debate
The University of Scranton next week will host debates of candidates running in the May 20 primary election for Democratic and Republican nominations for city mayor. A pair of debates — including one for each party — will take place Tuesday, April… more
Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners 4-16-25
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Commissioners' Conference Room
Board of Commissioners
Commissioner - Bill Gaughan
Commissioner - Chris Chermak
Brian Jeffers - Chief of Staff
Traci K. Harte -… moreItalian American Club shuffleboard champions
The 2024 Italian-American Club of Olyphant shuffleboard champions, Ronnie Collarini and Paul J. Halloran.
SWAT team receives check for upgrades
Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, then-Commissioner Matt McGloin and Commissioner Chris Chermak, center-right, presented a $96,135 check recently to the Lackawanna County SWAT Team, at the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Center in… more
Immigration plus religon equals potato pizza
Good Friday — this Friday — is the most solemn day of the year for Christians and also a day to get your pizza orders in early. Specifically, pagash, an unusual potato-based pizza, is an Easter-season specialty found in abundance in Northeast… more
Scranton City Council
Scranton City Council April 15 2025 5:45pm
City Council
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community Development… moreDownvalley manufacturer sold to Texas firm
OLD FORGE Ennis Inc. acquired Old Forge-based Northeastern Envelope Co., Ennis officials announced in a news release. Founded in 1966, Northeastern Envelope is a leading manufacturer of a wide of variety of envelopes, Ennis officials said.… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: Musk, Bresnahan ‘taken to tax’ in Scranton
Taxes are among the most reviled and resisted necessities of civilization. Nobody wants to pay them, but if you want the services and security of an organized society, everybody with the means has to pony up their fair share. Unless you’re a… more
Scranton City Council Caucus SFD Chief John J. Judge IV
Scranton City Council April 15 2025 5:45pm
Caucus
John J. Judge IV - SFD Chief
Daniel J. Hallowich - SFD Deputy Chief
City Council
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew -… moreGang member sentenced to 20 to 40 years in Weston Field homicide
SCRANTON — A gang member who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the shooting death of another man at Weston Field in April of 2024 was sentenced to 20 to 40 behind bars Tuesday. Kenneth Tapia, 18, of 1020 North Main Ave., pleaded guilty to… more
Federal cuts, tax breaks for wealthy condemned at rally
SCRANTON — From a former service member to a retiree to a City Council candidate, about 50 people gathered along Courthouse Square Tuesday afternoon to oppose potential budget cuts to Medicaid, Social Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs… more