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Latest Stories
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Partnership formed between Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna College. -
Egg hunts are an Easter tradition. This year, some hunts in the region are nontraditional, allowing everyone in the community to participate, no matter their age. -
The Lackawanna County commissioners voted 2 to 1 on Wednesday to postpone a vote on a policy regulating county employees' interaction with immigration agents and other police. -
Andrew Pruden is the owner of Turkey Hill Inn, which was established by his grandfather. His daughter, Olivia King, will soon take over the family business. -
The University of Scranton hosted representatives from advocacy organizations to discuss the recent report, 'The High Cost of AI: How Data Centers are Reshaping Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape.' -
Former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday on drug-related charges in Pike County. -
UGI Utilities natural gas customers can weigh in on the utility’s latest request for higher rates at public hearings Wednesday in Luzerne County. -
Scranton-area soccer fans will be able to celebrate and watch the 2026 World Cup on Courthouse Square this summer. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced last week that Scranton’s Courthouse Square will be one of three Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones during the FIFA World Cup. -
The Archbald Mountain Open House, previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, will be rescheduled. 'We are working to identify a new date and location and will notify the community as soon as those details are confirmed,' PPL said in an email. -
By the time firefighters arrived, fire was consuming John G. Kollra's West Scranton home Saturday. The coroner found Kollra died of burns and inhaling smoke. -
Saturday marked the third 'No Kings' rally to protest the Trump Administration. -
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport organized a drive to collect food, gift cards, pet food, toiletries and household supplies to aid TSA agents working without pay for six weeks.
News Briefs
- State funding announced for Horton Street improvement projects in Wilkes-Barre
- Jones to remain on primary election ballot for state rep seat
- UPDATED: Coroner identifies man, 56, declared dead after being pulled from Lackawanna River
- Pennsylvania State Police: Man, 23, killed in Pike County 'officer-involved' shooting
- Cherry Ridge Twp. YMCA hearing rescheduled due to weather
- John Legend to perform at Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center in May
- Viewmont Mall evacuated for natural gas leak
- Wilkes-Barre residents encouraged to report potholes
- Lackawanna College names new football coach
- Wilkes-Barre's Horton Street reopens to traffic after months of closure
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