Hearing postponed for accused accomplice in murder case
Hearing postponed in murder case SCRANTON - The accused accomplice of a suspected murderer had his preliminary hearing before a judge postponed, his public defender, Cathy Tully, confirmed. Marlon...
View ArticleAbington Heights avoids tax hike, but Old Forge, Lakeland and Dunmore all opt...
Taxpayers in the Abington Heights School District narrowly escaped a rate hike after school board members opted to find other alternatives to cover the projected $2.2 million deficit for the 2013-14...
View ArticleArticle 11
Times Leader executive out The president and CEO of the parent company of The Times Leader is no longer with the newspaper, The Times Leader reported in its Wednesday edition. Prashant Shitut, head of...
View ArticleNamedropper, 5/16/13
Allied Services honors volunteers Volunteers were recognized for their dedication and devotion to patients, residents, clients, consumers and families at a luncheon Allied Services Integrated Health...
View ArticleEnvironmental groups looking for volunteers
Seniors to monitor streams Environmental groups are recruiting local senior citizens as volunteers to monitor water quality in area streams, observe wildlife and help with office tasks. The Lackawanna...
View ArticleCrews on scene of a house fire in Taylor
TAYLOR - Flames leaped out of second- and third-floor windows of a borough home as more than a dozen firefighters battled a Wednesday evening blaze for about 45 minutes. At one point, the fire at 1308...
View ArticleArticle 7
Earnings reports - Deere & Co. earned $1.08 billion, or $2.76 per share, for its most recent quarter. That was up from $1.06 billion, or $2.61 per share, during the same period last year. Revenue...
View ArticleArticle 6
REGIONAL BRIEFS Man faces child porn charges NEWFOUNDLAND - State police at Dunmore's computer crimes division arrested a Wayne County man on charges he tried to trade child pornography over the...
View ArticleNew PHEAA grant bill targets middle class
Senate bill would aid middle- class students U of S aide addresses committee HARRISBURG - A Senate bill to target new state higher education assistance grants to middle-class students would expand...
View ArticleFire, possible explosion at Susquehanna gas compressor station thought to be...
Natural gas fire believed an accident Possible explosion investigated A fire and possible explosion at a Susquehanna County gas compressor station late Tuesday night remain under investigation but is...
View ArticleGrant to fund screening for kids in Scranton
Grant to fund screening for kids SCRANTON - The Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency will conduct a lead and anemia screening program for preschool children at 25 local Head Start centers,...
View ArticleHouse budget bill won't include pension savings
GOP plans budget on tighter revenue Savings from pensions not included HARRISBURG - The House Republican majority plans to introduce a state budget bill before the month's end that will reflect a...
View ArticleTobyhanna commander addresses Armed Forces luncheon
Depot commander cites area's military history Col. Gerhard P.R. Schroter admitted he is somewhat new to the area but is still well aware of Northeast Pennsylvania's commitment to the nation's armed...
View ArticleDems endorse Randol for mayor
Dems endorse Randol for mayor SCRANTON - The city Democratic Party endorsed Elizabeth Randol for mayor during its endorsement meeting Wednesday night, party chairman John Murray said. The party also...
View ArticleNearly two years later, couple still stranded by Tropical Storm Lee
The water filled their Dymond Terrace home until their first floor was more than three feet under.Their furniture was destroyed; their new holding tank, furnace and hot water heater tossed and swirled...
View ArticleDA: Alleged abuse by Scranton police officer under investigation
The Lackawanna County district attorney's office is investigating allegations that an on-duty Scranton police officer assaulted his wife in April. District Attorney Andy Jarbola confirmed that...
View ArticleCarbondale company to be featured on Fox Business
Manufacturer on Fox BusinessCARBONDALE - A specialty manufacturer will be highlighted in an upcoming spot on the Fox Business Network."Manufacturing Marvels" will air a segment about Quality...
View ArticleNearly two years later, couple still stranded by Tropical Storm Lee
Two years later, floodedcouple still awaits buyout The water filled their Dymond Terrace home until their first floor was more than three feet under.Their furniture was destroyed; their new holding...
View ArticleArticle 15
Venezuela running out of toilet paperCARACAS, Venezuela - First milk, butter, coffee and cornmeal ran short. Now Venezuela is running out of the most basic of necessities - toilet paper.Blaming...
View ArticleCommunity events list, 5/17/13
CLIPBOARDDaltonFestival planned: Friends of the Dalton Library fourth annual herb and perennial festival, Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Dalton Fire Hall.HonesdaleBenefit concert: Central United Methodist...
View Article