Scranton woman charged with waving knife while teens fight
Woman charged for waving knife SCRANTON - A city woman waved a knife around while her child and another teen fought a 15-year-old at Weston Field around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, police Capt. Glen Thomas...
View Article'The Office' cast and crew converge on Scranton
Christian Barill and Katie McDonald watched "The Office" for their first date. A few months later, they made "The Office" Fan Tour in Scranton their first trip as a couple. So it made perfect sense...
View ArticleGCMC nurses approve new contract
Nurses at Geisinger Community Medical Center have accepted a new contract that includes wage increases and benefits changes, labor and hospital officials announced Friday. The accord extends the...
View ArticleCAMPAIGN 2013
-âPat Rogan, a Democratic candidate for Scranton City Council, will have a rally tonight, 7-9, at the Far Street Tavern, 1601 Farr St., Scranton. Admission is a $20 donation.
View ArticleLackawanna County Court Notes 5/3/2013
Marriage licenses -âMichael James Schultz and Jill Elizabeth Summa, both of Scranton. -âMatthew Werzinski, Harding, and Amber Rebecca Matillano, S. Abington Twp. Property TRANSACTIONS -âOcean...
View ArticleLaw Day brings children and judges together under one tent in Scranton
Members of the legal establishment and educators encouraged young students to aspire to higher ideals and never let go of their dreams. The Lackawanna Bar Association organized festivities outside the...
View ArticleEight cadets graduate from Lackawanna College Police Academy
Eight police cadets graduate SCRANTON - Eight men are now qualified for law enforcement after Friday's graduation for the Lackawanna College Police Academy's 204th class. Robert J. Burkley, Gordon B....
View ArticleScholastic Superstar: Meet Elizabeth Polishan
Meet Elizabeth Polishan ... School: Holy Cross High School Parents: Lisa and Michel Kiernan Plans: To attend either Boston College or the University of Scranton to major in literary writing...
View ArticleWater cooler: Tidbits from 'The Office' VIP reception
The VIP event More than 100 people gathered at the VIP party at the DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton on Friday night, hoping to rub elbows with the folks who brought "The Office" to life....
View ArticleHearing doesn't resolve Single Tax Office issues
The Scranton Single Tax Office still commingles funds and still does not have a new solicitor, and it's unclear when one may be named - and whether it would be the city's solicitor or a separate one,...
View ArticleMoscow officials want to create N. Pocono nature trail network
Moscow and North Pocono Trails Association officials hope to create a network of nature trails on state-owned land in Moscow, Roaring Brook Twp. and Covington Twp. over the next 15 years. Councilman...
View ArticleClarks Summit police cars to sport business advertisements
The Clarks Summit police fleet could soon feature advertisements for a car shop and a supermarket. Borough Manager Virginia Kehoe said officials from Kost Tire and Auto Service submitted a signed...
View ArticleRegional Briefs 5/4/2013
Lawyers request venue change WILKES-BARRE - Lawyers for a suspect in a triple homicide in Plymouth last year filed a laundry list of motions Friday seeking a change of venue, to suppress statements to...
View ArticleDaughter of Scranton's first black teacher recalls her mother's legacy
On Aug. 7, 1953, Helen Mitchell Brown made Scranton history as the first black teacher in the school district. Then 22, Helen Mitchell said she felt "on top of the world" at the news that she had...
View ArticleUnfair labor practice complaints filed against Lackawanna College
The state's largest teachers union filed two unfair labor practice complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Lackawanna College on behalf of the college's faculty, the Pennsylvania...
View ArticleGallery showcases high school art on First Friday
Junior and senior high school students from West Scranton and Scranton collaborated on an art show displayed at First Friday this week, showcasing various styles, techniques and mediums for family,...
View ArticleWorthington Scranton grads sent off
Penn State Worthington Scranton conducted its 45th commencement on Friday during a ceremony in the campus's Multi-Purpose Building. Chancellor Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen, Ph.D. presided. Maryla...
View ArticleArchbald business cited for liquor violation
Archbald cafe faces charge ARCHBALD - The state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement cited an Archbald business for an October liquor law violation. NKJK Inc. - Kenny's Café, 153 Spruce St., was cited...
View ArticleMoscow reshaped with grant money
MOSCOW - The borough's business district was transformed over the past couple of years because of grants and other funding. And the borough's ability to attract dollars came during a period when grant...
View ArticleBusiness Briefcase: May 05, 2013
Tuesday: Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Association annual Excellence Awards Dinner, 6 p.m. at the Top of the 80s, Hazleton. For details, contact the MAEA office at 622-0992 or email Joan...
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