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PA Route 6 Takes the Crown in Ultimate Road Trip Playlist Challenge

PA Route 6 Takes the Crown in the Ultimate Road Trip Playlist Challenge – But the Real Winner? Pennsylvania! Out here on PA Route 6, we’re used to taking the scenic route. Rolling hills, charming small towns, and more history than you can pack into… more

St. Ann’s Novena ready for crowds

The 101st annual St. Ann’s Solemn Novena will begin Thursday at St. Ann’s Monastery and Shrine Basilica in West Scranton, continuing through July 26 with the Feast of St. Ann. Each year, thousands travel each day to the Passionist monastery at… more

Police: Taylor man pulls knife on juvenile

A Taylor man pulled a knife on a teenager when asked why he had been hanging out at a Moosic property for an extended period, according to a criminal complaint. Christopher Gierulski, 39, of 748 S. Main St., faces charges of making terroristic… more

Lackawanna County Prison Board 7-16-25

Lackawanna County Prison Board July 16 2025. 12:30pm Lackawanna County Government Center Commissioners' Conference Rm 5th Floor 5th Floor 123 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, PA, 18503 Prison Board… more

Lackawanna County Pension Board 7-16-25

Lackawanna County Pension Board July 16 2025 Lackawanna County Government Center, 5th Floor 123 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, PA, 18503 Commissioner - Bill Gaughan Commissioner - Chris Chermak… more

Police: Scranton woman attacks her neighbor with baseball bat

A Scranton woman, annoyed with her neighbor for repeatedly knocking on her apartment door, hit him with a baseball bat, according to a criminal complaint. At about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Sharice Farmer, 41, of 328 Taylor Ave., called 911 and told… more

Clipboard, July 17, 2025

Regional Course enrollment: Johnson College is now accepting enrollments for its noncredit AutoCAD 1 and AutoCAD 2 courses, set to be held at the College’s Scranton campus. AutoCAD 1 will run July 21-23, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m AutoCAD 2 will follow the… more

Lackawanna County Commissioners 7-16-25

Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners Commissioners' Conference Room Lackawanna County
 Government Center
 123 Wyoming Ave Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners… more

Waldorf Park German American Federation 119th annual German Day

The Waldorf Park German American Federation 119th annual German Day will be celebrated Aug. 3 from 1-6 p.m. at the Waldorf Park, 13 Waldorf Lane, East Mountain section of Scranton. The event is family-friendly and open to the public. Enjoy German… more

Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 16, 2025

MARRIAGE LICENSES David Alan Kimble and Jennifer Ann Brennan, both of Clarks Summit. Carla Missell Fernandez Munoz and Leudy Junior Tavarez Valerio, both of Scranton. Adrianna Marie McGuire and Matthew Charles Tucker, both of Scranton. PROPERTY… more

Western Wayne students take top three places in Rotary essay contest

The Hamlin Lake Ariel Rotary Club recently had its Rotary District 7410 essay contest. Western Wayne High School students who placed in the competition are, from left: Mercedes Pedersen, senior, first place; Kennedy Scott, senior, second place;… more

Good Trouble Lives On: Civil rights rallies set in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre

People plan to make “good trouble” Thursday by protesting Trump administration policies at rallies across the nation, including in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The Scranton event is 7-8:30 p.m. at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, according to a… more

Scranton City Council Public Meeting 7-15-25

July 15 2025 Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor 5:30PM SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL Gerald Smurl, President - Rules Mark McAndrew, Vice President - Public Safety Dr. Jessica Rothchild… more

Judge sends pack of cane corso mastiffs from Scranton home to rescue center

SCRANTON — A judge on Tuesday ordered a Scranton couple to surrender their pack of cane corso mastiffs at their Scranton home and sent most of dogs to a rescue operation in Luzerne County. Lackawanna County Judge Mark Powell’s ruling immediately… more

Two bluegrass acts in one concert scheduled for Wilkes-Barre

Bluegrass acts East Nash Grass and AJ Lee & Blue Summit will perform in the Chandelier Concert Hall at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Nov. 15. Sales for Kirby members begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. and for… more

Pa. energy investments announced by Trump include Lehigh Valley companies. Here’s what we know.

President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. David McCormick on Tuesday announced tens of billions of dollars in energy investments throughout Pennsylvania, and two energy companies with Lehigh Valley ties made the list.

Geisinger College of Health Sciences hosts future nurses symposium

SCRANTON — From glucose testing to checking vital signs and treating an allergic reaction, about 100 high school students from throughout the region got a first-hand look into the nursing profession Tuesday at the Geisinger College of Health… more

Police: Old Forge man threatened other man with baseball bat

An Old Forge man who threatened another man with a baseball bat is charged with making terroristic threats and criminal mischief, according to a criminal complaint. Darren Damian Brojakowski, 23, 432 S. Main St., repeatedly swung a bat at another… more

Clipboard, July 16, 2025

Lackawanna County Sword ceremony: GAR Memorial Association and Sons of Union Veterans Griffin Post 8 announce the return to Scranton of the sword worn by Lt. Ezra Griffin of Providence (now North Scranton) during the Civil War. The public is invited… more

Mayor: Street parking to remain free in downtown Scranton on Saturdays

SCRANTON — The city reached a deal with bondholders to keep downtown street parking free on Saturdays and avoid a default on debt of the outside operators of the city’s parking system, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti announced Tuesday. The agreement… more

Geisinger eliminating nearly 100 Geisinger Health Plan positions

Geisinger is eliminating nearly 100 Geisinger Health Plan positions as part of a restructuring that comes as the system’s health insurance operation faces financial headwinds, officials said Tuesday in an internal administrative announcement. “There… more

New Everhart Museum exhibit to display ‘The Office’ props, costumes

An exhibit of props and costumes from “The Office” is tentatively scheduled to open Sept. 3 at the Everhart Museum, which expects crowds not seen since a moon rock was displayed in 1970. The exhibit at the Scranton museum will feature selfie spots,… more

State police issue traffic advisory for Wednesday’s visit by Vice President Vance

State police are warning area motorists about temporary road closures and delays that will take place Wednesday afternoon during the visit of Vice President JD Vance.