Northeastern Pennsylvania
County, city offices closed today; COLTS to suspend service
SCRANTON — City and Lackawanna County buildings will be closed Wednesday because of the winter storm expected to blow through the area.
Judge hears arguments on Scranton rental registration program
SCRANTON — An attorney for a property owner challenging Scranton’s rental registration program argued Tuesday in Lacka-wanna County Court that the city should be barred from collecting rental fees while a class-action lawsuit against the city is pending.
Lackawanna County municipalities share $65,000 in liquor licensing fee proceeds
The majority of Lacka-wanna County municipalities will receive a portion of more than $65,000 in liquor licensing fees the state will return to their local governments.
Mom charged in daughter’s death in June car crash
A mother charged Tuesday with homicide by vehicle in a crash that killed her daughter resisted arrest when officers apprehended her.
Brother vs. brother in 112th District race
A six-candidate state House race that includes a former Lackawanna County commissioner and his brother competing for a Democratic nomination highlights the May 15 primary election ballot locally.
50 Years Ago - State: No Heroin Traffic in Scranton
Officials with the state Health Department, the state police and the Scranton police all released a report saying that there is no heroin traffic in the Scranton area.
What you need to know about today's winter storm
SCRANTON — The full force of the latest winter storm to cover Northeastern Pennsylvania with snow will fall east of Scranton, likely leaving the city with a little less snow than previously foretasted, but presenting a problem for border counties still feeling the effects of last week's nor'easter.
Tonight's film and panel discussion at medical college canceled
SCRANTON — The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Diversity Taskforce’s “Black Women in Medicine” documentary film and panel discussion is canceled tonight. The event was scheduled for 6 tonight at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. — K
Three rock shows added to Montage Mountain summer lineup
Hard rock fans rejoice. A slew of bands are set to stop at Montage Mountain Resorts this summer, Live Nation announced today.
Scranton council hears pitch for city to make ambulance designation
SCRANTON — City council heard a request Monday from Pennsylvania Ambulance for the city to designate an official basic life support ambulance service.
Retired trooper remembered for helping others
Retired state police Trooper Jeffrey M. Pace was remembered Monday as someone who enjoyed doing things for other people and doing them without fanfare. For Pace, the act was its own reward.
New police academy director looks to build honesty, integrity, courage
The new director of the Lackawanna College Police Academy could have pursued a spot in law enforcement administration, perhaps as chief of police somewhere.
Lemoncelli to run in 112th again
Ernest Lemoncelli will try again to do what no Republican has done locally in decades.
100 Years Ago - Scranton woman declared sane
March 6, 1918 Scranton woman declared sane A large group of supporters stood and applauded when Lackawanna County Judge H.M. Edwards declared that Catherine Breswitz was sane and should be released from the Hillside Home immediately. Louis Breswitz,who ha
Teachers defend jobs at Scranton School Board meeting
With 22 days until the Scranton School Board has to pass a balanced budget, teachers Monday continued to vouch for their positions and their colleagues’ jobs.
Scranton police seeking help from public to solve Willow Street arson
SCRANTON Scarf might hold key to crime City police are hoping a burnt scarf and assistance from the public will help solve a Willow Street arson. An early morning blaze on Feb. 19 displaced 10 people at an apartment building at 640 Willow St., police said
Diocese of Scranton celebrates 150th anniversary Mass
The Diocese of Scranton celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding Sunday with a Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral.
'Art for Community Progress' report recommends collaboration
Organizations should collaborate on projects that use the arts to improve quality of life and address local economic, environmental, health and wellness, and transportation-related issues, a recently released report recommends.
Record number of sleds race at annual cardboard derby
SCRANTON — The force was just strong enough to get the starfighters across the finish line. J
50 Years Ago - Motorcycle gang cleared of charges on the word of grandmother
Eleven members of the Vultures, a local motorcycle gang, were cleared of charges that they unlawfully entered a cabin after a member’s grandmother testified that she gave permission for them to use the cabin.