Congressman to host open house
LAKE TWP. - Constituents will soon get the opportunity to meet a local congressman. U.S. Rep. Tom Marino is inviting constituents, state legislators, county commissioners and township supervisors to join him at an open house Friday at the Hamlin Constituent Service Center, 543 Easton Turnpike, Suite 101, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Colleges announce local partnership
TOWANDA - Lackawanna and Keystone colleges are entering a partnership to bring new opportunities to Towanda-area residents.
The schools have entered into a joint agreement calling for both schools to continue to use the existing Keystone facility at 602 Main St. and for the renovation of an adjacent building at 612 Main St.
Warning of fires issued Wednesday
SCRANTON - The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning Wednesday, cautioning area residents of "explosive fire growth potential." The warning, in effect until 8 p.m., was the result of high wind speeds and low humidity, according to AccuWeather. On Tuesday, a brush fire engulfed 8 acres in Monroe County, aided by windy conditions.
Student charged for text threat
MESHOPPEN - A 15-year-old ex-Elk Lake student has been charged as a juvenile for sending a text message construed as a possible death threat. Borough Police Chief John Krieg was told Saturday of a text referencing "blood and empty shell casings" and "some people are going to be wishing that they didn't come to school."