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1. What new equipment did the city purchase recently for three local pools? A. Water slidesB. Handicapped-accessible liftsC. Swimsuit dryersD. 40-foot-high diving boards2. Who is the mother of a...
View ArticleBusiness Buzz, Feb. 24, 2013
P&G's donations pass $469,000 In its 46th year of donating to the United Way in Northeast Pennsylvania, Procter & Gamble has surpassed its previous donation total. Employee and corporate giving...
View ArticleMeeting planned for those interested in forming a neighborhood watch
In the past year and a half, Karin Foster has received a steady flow of calls and emails looking for advice on forming a neighborhood watch.To her, this signals that the roughly two dozen people...
View ArticlePolice investigating drowning death of 2-year-old
Police investigate drowning of totSWOYERSVILLE - A 2-year-old child who drowned Friday was dead when police arrived, said a Luzerne County deputy district attorney.Emergency workers responded to 245...
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Legion auxiliary hosts fish friesFish fry, every Friday during Lent, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Unit 357, Hallstead.Air Force retirees to meet todayNortheast Retired Air Force meeting, today,...
View ArticlePedestrian hurt, driver arrested in Moosic Street crash
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital and one person was arrested after a wreck in South Scranton late Saturday. Jeffrey McKnight Jr., 28, Scranton, was taken into custody on suspicion of driving...
View ArticleCompanies market time-of-use power plans
Electricity prices have been falling, but can they really be free? Direct Energy, one of 44 competitive electricity suppliers selling power in the PPL coverage area, unveiled a plan offering four hours...
View ArticleWanted: people to run the election
Serving as minority inspector for elections at the polling place in La Plume Twp. keeps Nancy Bird connected to her neighbors."You get to see everybody and you know everybody and they come in all the...
View ArticleOlder entrepreneurs call shots after long careers
NEW YORK - Calling the shots isn't always all it's cracked up to be. But for people above 50, it's become a more popular choice.Tony Uzzi knows all about that. After 30 years in traditional jobs, at...
View ArticlePeople on the Move, Feb. 24, 2013
Allied Services Allyson Simpson, Lackawanna County program manager, behavioral health division of Allied, was elected to the Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services board of...
View ArticleLooming cuts frustrate congressman, could affect thousands locally
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright doesn't want to be home just now. Not this week. Not with the second fiscal crisis of his first two months threatening the livelihoods of thousands of his constituents, from...
View ArticleIf you don't get a job offer, you can make an offer
DEAR J.T. & DALE: I recently had a telephone interview with a company I really like. Although I did not land the job, the interview was positive. During the interview, the manager mentioned that...
View ArticlePart of Moosic Street closed for crash involving pedestrian
SCRANTON - A pedestrian was taken to the hospital and one person was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence late Saturday after a wreck in Scranton. Police closed the 500 block of...
View ArticleKeystone College to announce 10th president today
Keystone to name 10th presidentLA PLUME TWP. - After six months of searching, the Keystone College board of trustees will announce the school's 10th president today.The announcement is scheduled for 2...
View ArticleDowntown tavern, eatery owner, Greg Evans, announces bid for Scranton council...
The owner of a downtown restaurant and nearby tavern announced his bid Sunday for Scranton City Council, saying he wants to put his business experience to work solving the city's financial mess."I'm...
View ArticleTuesday could bring ice, snow
Ice, snow, sleet possible TuesdaySCRANTON - Tuesday and Wednesday could bring up to a 1-inch accumulation of ice, snow and sleet, according to forecasters. While today will likely bring cloudy weather...
View ArticleNEPA students to compete in Odyssey of the Mind tournament
NEPA students in Odyssey of MindPOCONO SUMMIT -About 700 Northeast Pennsylvania students will participate in the Northeast Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind tournament on Saturday, March 9.Held at...
View ArticleController wants changes in county RFP process
Controller Gary DiBileo wants changes in the way Lackawanna County handles the procurement of goods or services outside the competitive bidding process.The controller's office is recommending the...
View ArticleCyber school plans teaching center in Dickson City
Cyber charter school students will soon be able to leave their computer and go to a dedicated space for club meetings, science experiments and tutoring. Commonwealth Connections Academy, which has 245...
View ArticleScranton parking meter revenue lagging behind projections
Last month, Scranton earned less in parking meter and citation revenue collected by a private firm than it did in January 2012 under the now-inactive Scranton Parking Authority, according to city...
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