Since Gov. Josh Shapiro’s launch of the state’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, nearly a week ago at PNC Field, the governor and his family have traveled in an RV to roll out the brand, like something out of a reality TV show. The brand tour, which will stop at 50 locations in 14 counties across Pennsylvania, landed them on a fishing boat in the midst of shimmering Lake Wall… Read moreGov. Josh Shapiro talks tourism while fishing at Lake Wallenpaupack 💬
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SCRANTON — Five homicides already this year — all coming after a police officer survived getting shot — have unnerved the city. Read moreScranton shaken by five homicides already this year 💬
JESSUP — Claudio Sannipoli made the nine-hour trip to Jessup from Gubbio, Italy, this week, to join residents in the St. Ubaldo Day festivitie… Read moreSt. Ubaldo festival embodies faith, community 💬
Parks with water spraying from nozzles have made a big splash in communities across the region. Read moreNEPA communities installing splash pads as swimming options dry up 💬
A Dickson City man was charged with homicide Friday in a case dating back to January. Read moreMan charged in Dickson City homicide 💬
DUNMORE — Scribbled in pencil on military stationery, the words are hard to read — barely legible in places but clearly wrought with deep hurt. Read moreChris Kelly Opinion: 'Blood came through his teeth' 💬
Avery Ohliger of Honesdale High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Avery Ohliger, Honesdale High School 💬
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BLAKELY — The former Mid-Valley Hospital belongs to Blakely borough. Read moreBlakely borough buys Mid-Valley Hospital for community/civic center 💬
TAYLOR — Mark Clark expected to spend his Friday evening relaxing at his home in the 700 block of South Main Street. But his evening became an… Read moreFire heavily damages Taylor home 💬
LA PLUME TWP. — Financially struggling Keystone College announced Friday it took another step forward in preventing its closure by signing a “… Read moreStaying alive: Keystone College takes another step forward with prospective partner 💬
Elementary school students in Mayfield could have a smoother walk home in the next school year. Read moreMayfield to use nearly $400,000 for new sidewalks for elementary students 💬
TAYLOR — An Old Forge woman who hit a man with her car near the Sheetz convenience store had been drinking, police said. Read moreOld Forge woman charged with hitting man with her car while intoxicated 💬
A Moosic woman pleaded guilty last week to two counts of hindering prosecution in the homicide of a Dickson City woman, court documents say. Read moreMoosic woman pleads guilty to hindering prosecution in homicide case 💬
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SHIPPENSBURG — Kate Korty asked a lot of herself while running two mid-distance races at the state level. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Carbondale Area's Korty wins two medals in girls Class 2A; Miller, Badner secure medals in 3A javelin 💬
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