Business Week in Review, Feb. 17, 2013
President seeks wage hikeReaction to President Barack Obama's proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour was mixed in Northeast Pennsylvania. Labor union officials and social service...
View ArticleBrain Bee buzzes at University of Scranton
Neurons and synapses were firing on all cylinders Saturday during the 14th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Brain Bee for high school students at the University of Scranton. The competition, which was...
View ArticlePPL earnings slouch for fourth quarter
PPL earnings slouch for fourth quarter Shares of PPL Corp. were mostly unchanged for the week after the Allentown-based energy company reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings. Shares closed Friday...
View ArticleNews Quiz 2/17/2013
1. Why did Carbondale Area School Board members table a vote on a new superintendent? A. They didn't know if the candidate would accept. B. They needed more time to work out specifics of the new...
View ArticleFuel prices surge, no relief seen soon
Consumers who have watched fuel prices rise steadily in recent weeks should not count on any relief soon. "Prices are at all-time highs for this time of year," said Stephen Schork, an independent...
View ArticlePeople on the Move, Feb. 17, 2013
Borton-Lawson David A. Petrucci Jr., P.E., P.T.O.E., has joined the firm and will serve as traffic discipline manager in the Bethlehem office. Mr. Petrucci is responsible for the technical leadership...
View ArticleKin in district may be hindering teacher talks in Carbondale
Eight months after the Carbondale Area Education Association's contract with the school district lapsed, negotiations could be stalled because two-thirds of the school board are unable to participate....
View ArticleBusiness Briefcase, Feb. 17, 2013
Tuesday: OSHA Focus Four Training from 8 a.m. to noon, at the chamber office, 20 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Cost is $79 per person, $69 each additional person from the same company or if you have attended...
View ArticleFuneral Notices 2/17/2013
AMES, FRANCES HERRON, today, 3 p.m., Rockledge United Methodist Church. Visitation, one hour before service. Contributions: Rockledge United Methodist Church. CASELLA, FRANCIS R. "FRANK," Old Forge,...
View ArticleAward winning Israeli poet to be discussed at the University of Scranton
Award-winning poet in spotlight SCRANTON - The works of an award-winning Israeli poet will be examined through her work and a film based on her life in a discussion at the University of Scranton....
View ArticleCandidate nomination petitions available
Primary packets available now SCRANTON - The Lackawanna County Department of Elections is reminding candidates interested in running in the May 21 primary that nomination petition packets are...
View ArticleFire damages North Scranton home
Fire damages N. Scranton home SCRANTON - An early morning fire Saturday damaged a North Scranton residence and displaced the occupants, a Fire Department official said. The fire broke out around 4...
View ArticleIn Clarks Summit, artwork is as cold as ice
CLARKS SUMMIT - With a look of intense concentration, Mark Crouthamel warmed his hands, revved his chain saw and carefully began to cut. His target: a stack of six blocks of ice. His goal: turning...
View ArticlePysanky classes help renew tradition while providing therapy
OLYPHANT - Each egg in the basket was criss-crossed with intricate wax patterns, colors and unique marks. One egg even featured a portrait of the Blessed Mother. Some of them took Joyce Garofalo four...
View ArticleSchool Notes 2/18/2013
Abington Heights Six students have received a letter of commendation for their outstanding academic promise. Evan Eckersley, Kaylee Kline, Madeline McNichols, Amelia Oon, Taylor Ross and Will Swisher...
View ArticleCommunity events list, 2/18/13
CLIPBOARDDickson CityCombined service: Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church combined Lenten service, Wednesday, 7 p.m.Crime watch: Dickson City Crime Watch meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m., ambulance...
View ArticleWinter weather is perfect storm for potholes
Maria Cadden has had enough. For years, the Scranton woman has carefully navigated Meadow Avenue to avoid the minefield of potholes that seem to increase every winter. While she has been successful in...
View ArticleBridge rebuilding seen as private sector job
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett's drive to privatize some parts of state government has made its greatest strides so far on the transportation front. The Pennsylvania Public Private Partnership Board...
View ArticleFestival of Ice winding down
CLARKS SUMMIT - The ice sculptures lining borough streets are still upright, but the ninth annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice is winding down. Sunday's slate of activities, ranging from superhero...
View ArticleState police investigating Fell Twp. hit-and-run
FELL TWP. - State police at Dunmore are investigating a hit-and-run in which a driver reversed his vehicle onto the hood of another car before leaving a parking lot around 10:45 p.m. Saturday. While...
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