University of Scranton to host 27th annual Law/Medical/Graduate School Fair
University to host grad school fairSCRANTON - Representatives from more than 20 institutions from eight states will participate in the University of Scranton's 27th annual Law/Medical/Graduate School...
View ArticleTwo killed in Harford Twp. crash
Two killed in crash on Interstate 81 HARFORD TWP. - Two people were killed in a crash in Susquehanna County early Sunday. Julius Ignacio, 21, and Richard Montano, 20, both of Union, N.J., were both...
View ArticleNo superintendent in sight in Carbondale
An acting Carbondale Area administrator has been juggling dual roles since early July and, according to school board officials, it could be several months before that changes.David Cerra was appointed...
View ArticleEx-Sen. Specter's touch can be found throughout NEPA, local leaders say
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, who lost an epic battle with cancer Sunday morning, played major and often controversial roles across a more than four-decade political career while successfully...
View ArticleLackawanna County property taxes to jump 4 percent
Property taxes in Lackawanna County would increase 4 percent next year under the tentative 2013 budget Commissioners Jim Wansacz and Corey O'Brien will unveil today, a relatively modest jump that will...
View ArticleBBC shows off new recreation center during homecoming
BBC shows off its new facilitySOUTH ABINGTON TWP. - Baptist Bible College & Seminary's new recreation and activity center isn't quite ready yet, but several hundred students and alumni got a sneak...
View ArticleScranton crime watch group still 'Part of the Solution'
Riding down North Evans Court in West Scranton, Karin Foster slowed down a bit after a dark sedan passed. She leaned her head back to share what she had seen: The driver had money in his hand."Did you...
View ArticleGiant recalls Justin's Organic Peanut Butter Cups
Giant recalling brand of candySCRANTON - Giant Food Stores is recalling Justin's Organic Peanut Butter Cups because of possible salmonella contamination in the peanut butter, after a recall by the...
View ArticleFuneral Notices - Oct. 15, 2012
BILSKY, JOHN F. "ACE" SR., Clinton, Md., formerly of Scranton, Wednesday, Mass, noon, SS. Peter anad Paul Church, 1309 W. Locust St., Scranton, by the Rev. Alvaro de Oliveira. Interment, parish...
View ArticleTrinity Lutheran Church shows off building growth
Trinity Lutheran Churchshows new parish center CLARKS SUMMIT - Over the last 20 years, the Trinity Lutheran Church has experienced growing pains.Standing in a spacious corridor, illuminated by glass...
View ArticleSchool Notes - Oct. 15, 2012
Abington Heights Kenny White looks forward to his study hall period every school day. During that period, the junior at Abington Heights High School creates a 45-second video that contains the SAT...
View ArticleCommunity events list, 10/15/12
CLIPBOARDCliffordChurch dinner: Clifford United Methodist Church chicken and biscuit or ham dinner, Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Main Street, takeouts available, $7.95.Dickson CityCrime watch: Dickson City...
View ArticleBuddy Walk in Blakely promotes Down syndrome awareness
BLAKELY - With one fist in the air, Daniel O'Brien, 17, began his march. The Lakeland High School student was joined by more than 500 others at Mellow Park on Sunday, most wearing matching T-shirts...
View ArticlePSU looks to settle lawsuits
PSU looks to settle lawsuits School aware of 20 victims in Sandusky abuse case Penn State, working aggressively to move past the darkest chapter in its history, is aiming to finalize civil settlements...
View ArticleMock search and rescue mission at state park deemed a success
NORTH ABINGTON TWP. - It started with a 12-year-old child who had gone missing. Just hours later, according to the training scenario set up by Lackawanna State Park rangers, two search-and-rescue...
View ArticleThe Political Career of Arlen Specter
1959: Hired as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia. 1964: Serves on the Warren Commission, which concludes that a lone assassin killed President John F. Kennedy. 1965: Runs successfully...
View ArticleDozens witness the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God from Hawaii
St. John's Church presents Iveron Icon from Hawaii MAYFIELD - For the faithful, the icon is a sign from God - a light guiding them to salvation. In uncertain times, it provides them with moments of...
View ArticleTurkey Hill recalls ice cream
Turkey Hill recalls ice cream product SCRANTON - Turkey Hill Dairy issued a recall Monday for 1,200 packages of Mint Chocolate Chip All Natural Ice Cream because the product contains undeclared...
View ArticleState police arrest two Lake Ariel men for stealing guns, jewelry, cash
Two Lake Twp. men are in Lackawanna County Prison after they admitted to breaking into a Madison Twp. home and stealing guns, jewelry and cash worth more than $5,000, then spending $2,000 of it to buy...
View ArticleFuneral Notices 10/16/2012
BARRETT, JAMES F. SR., West Scranton, Mass, Wednesday, 10 a.m., St. Patrick's Church, 1403 Jackson St., Scranton. Interment with military honors, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Go directly to church....
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