Just over a quarter of registered voters in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, expectedly low turnout relative to recent presidential primaries. Read moreVoter turnout expectedly low in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties 💬
Area residents can now fly to Myrtle Beach from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, officials announced Wednesday. Read moreMyrtle Beach flights added at local airport 💬
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest thi… Read moreCasey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest 💬
The former longtime solicitor of the Scranton Sewer Authority, Jason Shrive, has resigned as the skeleton agency continues to wind down seven … Read moreLongtime solicitor of skeleton Scranton Sewer Authority resigns as agency continues to wind down 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON Twp. — Having run out of room for more animals, the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter needs the public’s help. Read moreGriffin Pond Animal Shelter out of room, asking public for help 💬
HARRISBURG — Small business owner Erin McClelland won Tuesday’s primary election to snag the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania treasurer,… Read moreErin McClelland wins Democratic primary for Pa. treasurer, will face Republican Stacy Garrity this fall 💬
Daryl Rinker of Thornhurst Twp., one of nine people from Lackawanna County federally charged in connection with 18 heists across six states, d… Read moreLocal man charged in art heist dies at 51 💬
SCRANTON — A new coffee shop and eatery with a calm, laid-back vibe brings a new dimension to the downtown dining scene. Read moreNew coffee shop and eatery opens in downtown Scranton 💬
Traffic will be restricted Thursday on the southbound lane of Interstate 380 through North Pocono. Read moreLane restrictions announced for I-380 Thursday 💬
An Olyphant man faces charges after assaulting two state troopers following an arrest on Sunday, police said. Read morePolice: Olyphant man kicked state troopers following arrest 💬
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will have a new leader. Read moreNEPA Philharmonic executive director set to retire 💬
Republican Jeff Olsommer defeated Democrat Robin Schooley Skibber in a special election Tuesday to fill an unexpired representative term in th… Read moreRepublican Olsommer defeats Democrat Skibber in special election to fill unexpired term in 139th state House District 💬
CARBONDALE — A leadership shakeup at the Greater Carbondale YMCA over the weekend saw the appointment of a new board president and the naming … Read moreLeadership shakeup at the Carbondale YMCA 💬
WAVERLY TWP. — The choice this fall between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be a difficult one for registered Repub… Read more'My civic duty:' Some presidential primary voters wish they had better options 💬
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S. ABINGTON TWP. — When the high school basketball season tips off next winter, it will do so without Ken Bianchi on the bench for the first t… Read moreHS BASKETBALL: Longtime Abington Heights coach Ken Bianchi retires 💬
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Abington Heights boys basketball spent the winter sports season captivating the area, dominating opponents, making an impression on the state … Read moreHS BOYS BASKETBALL: Abington Heights players, coach honored on Class 5A all-state team 💬
Holy Cross and Michael Hughes had a memorable run to a boys basketball state final, while Blue Ridge senior Connor Cranage left a lasting legacy. Read moreHS BOYS BASKETBALL: Holy Cross' Hughes, Blue Ridge's Cranage named to Class 2A all-state team 💬
SCRANTON — Tristen Smith and Jhaven Sims each won a pair of individual events and were part of winning relays to lead Scranton to a 92-58 win … Read moreTUESDAY'S TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Scranton boys claim LTC Division I championship 💬
Connor McNally had two hits, including a double, and three runs and earned the win, striking out six and allowing one run in 6⅓ to lead Rivers… Read moreTUESDAY'S HS BASEBALL: McNally sparks Riverside 💬
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Connor Cranage had 15 kills and Carson Gallagher had 27 assists on Senior Night to lead Blue Ridge to a 3-0 win over West Scranton in a Lackaw… Read moreTUESDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: Blue Ridge stays undefeated in boys volleyball 💬
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Jack Heineman had three hits, including the 100th of his career, and two RBIs to help the University of Scranton baseball team defeat William … Read moreTUESDAY'S LOCAL COLLEGES: Heineman hits milestone in Scranton baseball's win 💬
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