MOOSIC — An ammonia leak Monday morning at a meal preparation facility prompted the evacuation of 105 employees and sent 14 people to area hospitals with minor injuries, Lackawanna County Emergency Management Director Thomas Taylor said. Read moreAmmonia leak at Fresh N' Lean sends 14 to area hospitals 💬
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The husband of a Jermyn woman who drowned when their all-terrain vehicle plunged into a water-filled trench in a remote area of Archbald near … Read moreHusband of Jermyn woman who drowned in ATV mishap in Archbald sues landowner, vehicle maker 💬
A 31-year-old man charged with rape of a child among several felony counts fought with officers and attempted to exit a room at Scranton polic… Read moreScranton man charged with rape of a child 💬
Taking a page out of the state Department of Transportation’s playbook, Lackawanna County is calling on middle schools countywide to participa… Read moreLackawanna County launches paint-a-snowplow contest for middle schools 💬
Registered voters have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election April 23. Read moreDeadline Tuesday for voters to apply for mail-in, absentee ballots 💬
Rally House — a sports apparel and merchandise store — will open Friday at the Viewmont Mall, said Kelsey Van Hook, a marketing specialist for… Read moreRally House to open at Viewmont Mall 💬
Technology is beginning to come back to the Scranton School District as officials continue to probe a ransomware attack on district computers. Read moreMonday update: Technology use slowly coming back in Scranton School District amidst ransomware attack 💬
SCRANTON — The Garden of Cedar has sprouted for spring a new colorful street-art spectacle that some observers say resembles the vintage video… Read moreGarden of Cedar in Scranton sprouts new colorful spectacle 💬
Carbondale and the nonprofit NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, jointly, and Scranton were among this year’s recipients of the Governor’… Read moreScranton, Carbondale, NeighborWorks NEPA win state awards for local government excellence 💬
Members of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce got to hear personally from the area’s elected officials on Thursday morning. Read moreWyoming County chamber hears from legislators 💬
Two grants will allow the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter to continue providing critical emergency care to the most vulnerable animals. Read moreGrants to support Griffin Pond Animal Shelter's emergency care efforts 💬
Eden – A Vegan Cafe, a culinary mainstay in downtown Scranton for more than 15 years, will be closing, owner Christian Pilosi announced Sunday… Read moreEden - A Vegan Cafe set to close 💬
SCRANTON — A tattoo convention launched to provide a showcase for local creators now draws artists from California to Canada and Columbia. Read moreElectric City Tattoo Convention attracts ink enthusiasts 💬
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Nick Bradley went 4 for 4 with a double and five RBIs as Abington Heights rolled past host Wallenpaupack, 16-4, in six innings in a first-plac… Read moreMONDAY'S HS BASEBALL: Bradley sparks Abington Heights past Wallenpaupack 💬
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SCRANTON — Praneel Mallaiah found his rhythm, Domenic Peters used his strength and power, and Abington Heights had too much depth in this seas… Read moreMONDAY'S HS TENNIS: Mallaiah and Peters lead Abington Heights past Scranton Prep in league showdown 💬
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At the University of Vermont swimming and diving team’s annual awards banquet, senior Kara Campbell (Wallenpaupack) was recipient of the Les L… Read moreLOCAL CONNECTIONS: Award caps Campbell's swim career at Vermont 💬
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