SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Financially struggling Clarks Summit University, formerly Baptist Bible College, temporarily furloughed all employees to help close a budget gap, university President James Lytle announced Wednesday. Read moreFinancially struggling Clarks Summit University temporarily furloughs employees 💬
Shortly before a small band of World War ll veterans gathered in France this week for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a local man was honored w… Read moreBerlin Airlift veteran honored 💬
It was just another day of work, until it wasn't. Read moreCapitol riot police officers revisit bloodshed, blast Trump, in Biden campaign stump in Scranton 💬
Debate between Scranton school board members over revising the district's public comment policy turned heated, with one member walking out aft… Read moreScranton school directors spar over revising public comment policy 💬
As one pizzeria plans to exit the Viewmont Mall, another is poised to take its place. Read moreRosario's Pizzeria to open spot in Viewmont Mall 💬
A state lawmaker from Blakely announced legislation to bring $10 million dollars to Pennsylvania to research neurological diseases like the on… Read moreMullins announces legislation for $10M to fund research of neurological diseases 💬
SCRANTON — A Taylor man fired a gun into the ceiling of the Waffle House restaurant during an argument March 17, police said. Read moreTaylor man fired gun at Waffle House, police said 💬
ARCHBALD — The borough plans to bring three mining relics up to 21st-century standards, starting with a long-defunct oil storage building. Read moreFinding new life for mining relics in Archbald 💬
An experienced restaurateur recently brought new life to a once-popular dining establishment. Read moreLa Rosa Ristorante evokes memories in Scott Twp. 💬
A financially struggling South Scranton nursing home lacked functional fire alarms, adequate power and a compliant sprinkler system when the s… Read moreLetter reveals why residents were relocated from struggling South Scranton nursing home 💬
TAYLOR — A Scranton woman, upset because her food order was missed, went back to the kitchen of a local restaurant, demanded her money back an… Read moreWoman charged with aggravated assault at local restaurant 💬
SCRANTON – City officials unveiled renderings Wednesday of the future Nay Aug Park pool complex that will have three features accommodating all ages. Read moreScranton unveils renderings for revived pool complex for Nay Aug Park 💬
SPRING BROOK TWP. — A Spring Brook Township man punched another man in the face, knocking him unconscious and breaking several bones in his fa… Read morePolice: Spring Brook man punches another man, breaks bones 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Lackawanna County will restructure debt payments in a "scoop and toss" transaction to plug a roughly $5.5 million hole i… Read moreMajority commissioners approve 'scoop and toss' debt restructuring to plug budget hole 💬
Scranton Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing man officers say has not been seen since January. Read moreScranton police search for missing man 💬
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ALLENTOWN — Talia Piragas' mitt made a loud pop as the final Tri-Valley batter swung and missed. Read morePIAA SOFTBALL: Blue Devils edge Tri-Valley, head to state semifinals 💬
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Back in March in the midst of their spring trip to Florida, the Misericordia Cougars picked up a win over the then top-ranked team. Read moreCOLLEGE BASEBALL: Misericordia wins national championship 💬
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders dropped a 9-3 home decision to the Norfolk Tides on Tuesday. Read moreDominguez not enough as RailRiders lose at home 💬
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Coming into the season, Old Forge softball coach Pat Revello was concerned about who would replace the graduated Mazzie Musgrave at first base. Read morePIAA SOFTBALL: Arnold's move to first base helps Old Forge 💬
SCRANTON — Bayard Rustin used an early surge and a late run to put away an inspired effort from Scranton Prep. Read morePIAA BOYS LACROSSE: Bayard Rustin beats Scranton Prep in Class 2A first round 💬
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