County, Scranton authorities arrest Philadelphia man for heroin dealing
Philly man hit with drug charges SCRANTON - A Philadelphia man found himself in custody on drug charges after police say they caught him selling heroin in a deal they set up. Police said Anthony...
View ArticleEgypt's Morsi rescinds most of decree that ignited violence, protests
CAIRO - Struggling to quell protests and violence that have threatened to derail a vote on an Islamist-backed draft constitution, President Mohamed Morsi moved Saturday to appease his opponents with a...
View ArticleVeterans News 12/9/2012
Marine Corps League to meet Northeastern Detachment, Marine Corps League and Museum meeting, today, 2 p.m., 1340 Alder St., Scranton. Post 531 decorating Christmas tree today Hogencamp-Schupper VFW...
View ArticleKids share wishes with Santa at Commonwealth Hospice breakfast
The breakfast party was booked solid long before the guests of honor - Santa and Mrs. Claus - arrived at Regional Hospital of Scranton Saturday morning, ringing bells and offering hugs. The annual...
View ArticleBusiness Briefcase: Dec. 9, 2012
Tuesday: Pocono Health System Report to the Community, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center Serenity & Tranquility Conference Rooms, 181 E. Brown St., East Stroudsburg. Free...
View ArticleAround the Towns, 12/9/2012
Clarks Summit A council member recently was honored for her work as a leader. At a brunch in Camp Hill this November, the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women named council President Gerrie...
View ArticleLLVSA office closes for holidays, maintenance
Holidays cutting LLVSA schedule DURYEA - The Lower Lackawanna Valley Sanitary Authority's business office will close for a few days in the coming weeks. On Friday, Dec. 21, the office will close for...
View ArticlePeople on the Move, Dec. 9, 2012
Bayada Home Health Care Mark Baiada, founder and president, received the 2012 Home Care and Hospice Hall of Fame Award from the National Association for Home Care and Hospice. The award honors those...
View ArticleStrong support on W-B energy project despite squabble
Energy efficiency plan gains support Despite disagreement last week in funding a $5.9 million energy efficiency project, Wilkes-Barre officials showed strong support for it. City council approved the...
View ArticleBusiness Week in Review, Dec. 9, 2012
Bioscience boom sought for NEPAA regional effort to attract biosciences in Northeast Pennsylvania kicked off last week, boosted by $492,000 of state grant money and big dreams of high-paying jobs. The...
View ArticleLocal History: Dr. Ryan hailed as hero, charged as a spy
"Sentenced To Be Shot." So read the headline in a special morning edition of The Scranton Times on May 1, 1914. Beneath the enormous black letters, a smaller headline: "Dr. Ryan, of Scranton, Held as...
View ArticleIN THIS CORNER: Little change in November despite hubbub
After all the huffing and puffing of the election, the "fiscal cliff" and the "Dancing With the Stars" season finale, the U.S. stock markets ended November within 0.3 percent of where they started,...
View ArticleParking meters once again functional in downtown Carbondale
Parking meters working in C'dale CARBONDALE - Parking meters in the downtown area are once again functional, City Clerk Michele Bannon said. The city purchased 150 meters, but some have not yet been...
View ArticleI. Leo Moskovitz celebrates his 108th birthday
I. Leo Moskovitz is looking forward to a new year with the world at peace and economic conditions "greatly" improved. And, he says, maybe he'll take dancing lessons in 2013. Celebrating his 108th...
View ArticleHonor rolls, 12/9/2012
OUR LADY OF PEACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CORRECTIONClaire Sunday's name was omitted from the high honor roll for Grade 6-1 submitted by the school and published on Nov. 25SOUTH SCRANTON INTERMEDIATE...
View ArticleKeystone College awarded a $10,000 Challenge America grant
Keystone gets $10G NEA grant LA PLUME - A $10,000 Challenge America grant from the National Endowment for the Arts was recently awarded to Keystone College. The grant is in support of its Keystone...
View ArticleNews Quiz 12/9/2012
1. A bankruptcy judge ordered what of Snö Mountain last week? A. Auction B. Tax sale C. Sheriff's sale D. Free ski tickets for all 2. The state Public Utility Commission said if you want to dial a...
View ArticleKELLY COLUMN: Beware the beast and keep your gold in your pockets
With apologies to J.R.R. Tolkien ... Normally, I prefer a bright line between fantasy and reality, but it blurred the other night as I dozed by the backyard firepit. A rag-tag band of tiny people with...
View ArticleSeasonal treats on display at Hawley Winterfest
Hawley Winterfest offers town some holiday spirit HAWLEY - Downtown streets and shops were busy Saturday as families browsed art displays, made crafts and rode in a horse-drawn carriage to celebrate...
View ArticleRevitalization taking shape in Pittston
PITTSTON - City officials are cracking down on blighted properties as part of a revitalization plan under way throughout the city. Over the past year, Pittston has condemned more than 20 properties,...
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