90 Years Ago - Scranton native involved in shoout with Chicago Police
Nov. 9, 1929 Scranton native in shootout with Chicago police Anthony Sarkis, a former Scranton resident, was involved in a shootout with Chicago police. Police said Sarkis and another man “aroused the...
View ArticleApprenticeship program launched
EXETER — With a low unemployment rate, aging workforce, labor shortage and skills gap crisis, FNCB Bank Senior Vice President and Human Resources Officer Dawn Gronski said it is difficult finding...
View ArticleElection results canvass underway in Lackawanna County
Workers review results as the official canvass of Tuesday’s general election opened Friday at the Department of Elections at the Lackawanna County Government Center. Among the results canvassed Friday...
View ArticleScratch-off worth $1 million sold in Scranton
SCRANTON A woman bought a scratch-off ticket in Scranton last month worth $1 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Friday. A winner identified only as “Maria R.” bought a Mega Millionaire ticket...
View ArticleDeadly infections linked to hospital supplies
Geisinger Medical Center officials on Friday announced they have traced the source of the deadly bacterial outbreak that killed three premature babies and sickened five others to contaminated equipment...
View ArticleLackawanna College cancels basketball season
Lackawanna College canceled its 2019-20 men’s basketball season and removed three coaches after learning some members of the team were involved in a planned fight that sent three people to the...
View ArticleScranton school directors detail conversations prompting district investigation
When incoming Scranton school Director Tara Yanni called Director Greg Popil in the summer seeking help to get her husband a coaching job, Popil told her no and never to speak about it again. Instead,...
View ArticleLackawanna County judge rules in favor of ex-Geisinger physician
SCRANTON — A physician fired by Geisinger Clinic in 2018 may continue to practice locally after a Lackawanna County judge denied a preliminary injunction sought by his ex-employer. A restrictive...
View ArticleBridge work to close exit ramp in Clarks Summit
CLARKS SUMMIT Crews will shut down Exit 194 on Interstate 81 for bridge repairs next week, the state Department of Transportation announced Friday. The exit ramp will be closed from Tuesday at 7 a.m....
View ArticleCartwright encourages constituents to make up own minds on impeachment
KINGSTON — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said Friday he has not decided if he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. “I have all the transcripts to read,” Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, said to a...
View ArticleCasey cautions residents to be wary of "junk" health insurance plans
Sen. Bob Casey cautions consumers searching for health insurance online to carefully review the terms of policies to ensure they do not inadvertently purchase a plan that does not meet minimum coverage...
View ArticleLackawanna County Court Notes, 11/9/19
MARRIAGE LICENSES • Zackary Smith Wilcox and Christie Anna Read, both of Scranton. • Stephanie Ann Bonitz, Old Forge, and Anthony John Donvito, Scranton. • Kyra Alexandra Krenitsky, South Abington...
View ArticleScranton evaluates its 30 parks
SCRANTON — Hidden in a dead-end area of Pine Brook, the Chic Feldman Field recreational area needs more than a little TLC. A baseball sandlot infield has ponds of standing water, while the grass...
View ArticleBehind the Business: Quest Studio
Behind the Business is a new weekly feature taking an inside look at local businesses. To suggest a company or entrepreneur, email business@timesshamrock.com. Business: Quest Studio Location: 419...
View ArticleNeighbor all revved up over Mustang owner’s night habit
Q: Is it necessary to rev your Mustang several times before parking it in the garage? My neighbor insists on doing it, especially at 10:30 at night. — DEE A: No, it’s not necessary, Dee. Have you seen...
View ArticleDA: Lake Ariel mother shook baby, caused life-threatening injuries
An infant suffered broken bones from head to toe and brain trauma at the hands of her Lake Ariel mother, the Wayne County district attorney’s office charged Friday. Emilee Decker, 27, is charged with...
View ArticleTrial delayed for Wyoming County man accused of killing woman
TUNKHANNOCK The trial for a Wyoming County man charged with killing a 24-year-old woman and dumping her body in the Susquehanna River in Falls Twp. has been delayed two months. Phillip Donald Walters,...
View ArticleClarks Summit attorney's license suspended
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an emergency order temporarily suspending the law license of a Clarks Summit attorney charged with stealing more than $50,000 from three clients. David W. Harris...
View ArticleGeisinger confirms source of deadly bacterial outbreak that killed three babies
Geisinger Medical Center officials on Friday announced they have traced the source of the deadly bacterial outbreak that killed three premature babies and sickened five others to contaminated...
View ArticleMohegan Sun Arena at 20: Key events in the facility's history
July 1, 1994: Gov. Robert P. Casey awards $19.2 million grant for construction of the arena. March 4, 1995: “Arena Yes” group created to inform county residents about the project and register voters...
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