DEP watershed rule stirs Pocono concerns
HARRISBURG - A proposed state rule to set tougher septic system standards for new residential development in watersheds that have protected streams is causing controversy in the Poconos.The Department...
View ArticleCasey: Feds are neglecting job-training program
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is launching an inquiry into a financial shortfall at the federal Department of Labor Job Corps, outraged that the valuable job-training program appears to be neglected by the...
View ArticleNorth Pocono teachers set strike date
Teachers in the North Pocono School District voted Monday night to strike, although they are allowing for more time to negotiate before hitting the picket line. The strike is set to begin April 18....
View ArticleRosetti's attorneys argue for minimum sentence
Citing concerns about his wife's health and the loss of his $127,000-per-year state pension, attorneys for Fred Rosetti, Ed.D., are arguing for a minimum sentence to be imposed today. The retired...
View ArticleSheriff John Szymanski won't seek re-electionb Manetti joins increasingly...
Lackawanna County's longtime chief deputy sheriff has switched to the Republican Party and will run for the party's nomination in the upcoming primary election.Dominick Manetti, 52, of Old Forge, said...
View ArticleCommunity events list, 3/5/13
DalevilleFisherman's breakfast: Daleville United Methodist Church Sunday school all-you-can-eat fisherman's breakfast, April 13, 6-10 a.m., 423 Dorantown Road (near junction of Routes 435 and 502),...
View ArticleRegional Briefs, March 5, 2013
Truck smacks signal in citySCRANTON - Scranton police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle fled after crashing into a downtown walk signal.Witnesses told police a "vehicle transport truck"...
View ArticleTwo found dead in Lackawanna County in unrelated incidents
Two found dead; incidents unlinkedARCHBALD - The Lackawanna County coroner has ruled that two people found dead in the county on Monday committed suicide.Coroner Tim Rowland confirmed two suicides -...
View ArticleScranton police search for armed robber
Police searching for armed robberSCRANTON - City police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Sunday afternoon.A man dressed in a dark coat and scarf walked into Turkey Hill...
View ArticleScranton man charged with threats to police
Man charged with disorderly conductSCRANTON - City police said they arrested an intoxicated man when he refused to leave the Community Intervention Center on Sunday night and tried to kick an officer...
View ArticleStaff at personal care homes, nursing homes in Pennsylvania required to offer...
HAZLETON - An 87-year-old woman died at a California senior living facility after a nurse refused to administer CPR, saying it was against her company's policy to perform CPR on residents. It's a...
View ArticleFuneral Notices 3/6/2013
ARNAIZ, JOHN BURTON, South Abington Twp., private. Contributions: American Red Cross, PO Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340. Arrangements: Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home & Cremation Service....
View ArticleTobyhanna Army Depot to furlough 5,136 civilian employees
In its first public announcement since the federal budget sequestration, Tobyhanna Army Depot unveiled $309 million of budget cuts that will result in furloughs of 5,136 civilian employees. Facility...
View ArticleNamedropper, 3/6/13
Jermyn events committee awardsCommendation plaques were presented to three "idealistic, hardworking, unselfish and community-minded women who nobly served the community ..." when the annual Jermyn...
View ArticleGary Lewis to hold Scranton mayoral campaign kickoff
CAMPAIGN '13 - Gary Lewis campaign kickoff, Thursday, March 14, 5 to 7 p.m., La Trattoria Restaurant, 522 Moosic St., Scranton. Donation, $20. Mr. Lewis is seeking the Republican nomination in the May...
View ArticleBars cited for liquor violations
A number of bars in Northeast Pennsylvania were cited for various liquor law violations by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. Scranton - JNOT Inc., 872 Providence Road, was cited...
View ArticleOfficer: Pike County man duct-taped dog; animal OK
Man faces animal abuse charges GREENTOWN - A Pike County man is facing animal abuse charges after a dog was discovered at his residence with her legs and muzzle duct-taped, according to Pennsylvania...
View ArticleCommunity events list, 3/6/13
CLIPBOARDAvocaHam/cabbage: West Side Social Club ham and cabbage dinner, March 16, 4-8 p.m., $7, takeouts available.Clarks SummitCommunity celebration: Clarks Summit Borough Earth Day Celebration,...
View ArticleStudy commission would cost taxpayers
Lackawanna County taxpayers would foot the bill for a commission to study the county's form of government - if the proposed referendum were to get on the May 21 ballot and if it were approved by...
View ArticleHome care audit receives pledge
HARRISBURG - A new audit to examine problems with missing and late paychecks for direct care workers received a pledge of cooperation Tuesday from the incoming state public welfare secretary. "I...
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