Scranton police charged a 24-year-old South Side man with killing his brother after an argument early Monday, shooting him 10 times in the back and the head. Read moreScranton man charged with killing his brother 💬
At least five people, including three juveniles, have been charged in connection with fights that broke out at the Cherry Blossom Festival in … Read moreScranton juvenile, four others, charged in connection with festival fights 💬
DUNMORE —There will be intermittent lane restrictions and ramp closures on the North Scranton Expressway starting on May 6 for road resurfac… Read moreLane restrictions beginning May 6 💬
Lackawanna County seeks additional third-party providers to support its understaffed child protection agency with case management, family visi… Read moreCounty seeks more third-party support for understaffed Office of Youth and Family Services 💬
A Scranton man faces a felony firearm charge and other counts after an employee said he flashed a gun at the new Dave & Buster’s in Moosic. Read moreScranton man charged after incident at Dave & Buster's 💬
Applewood Farm in Scott Twp. will celebrate Saturday the grand opening of its new market at 53 Jermyn Farm Road. Read moreApplewood Farm in Scott Twp. plans farm market grand opening 💬
PLAINS TWP. — Iviah McNally of Scranton wasn’t planning to visit the Seven Tubs Recreation Area on Monday, but the beautiful weather lured he… Read moreNice day for a hike at newly reopened Seven Tubs Recreation Area 💬
Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in bowls such as acai and pitaya, oatmeal, chia, smoothies, juices, cold brew and more, is op… Read morePlaya Bowls opening new location in Wilkes-Barre Twp. 💬
The state Department of Transportation will close one of two travel lanes on Interstate 84 eastbound between mile markers 10 and 12 in Jeffers… Read morePennDOT litter pickup on I-84 in Lackawanna County 💬
More than 60 grade school students attended a series of fun workshops developed by the first 20 local educators to complete the King’s College… Read moreGALLERY: Students attend science fair at King's College 💬
DALTON — The borough will purchase the building housing the community’s small but busy post office, ensuring that the post office will continu… Read moreDalton to purchase borough post office 💬
A Tunkhannock man faces charges after admitting to stealing money from a wallet inside the locker room at Brown’s Gym in Clarks Summit, police said. Read moreTunkhannock man faces charges after theft at Brown's Gym 💬
CARBONDALE — Like many 15-year-olds, Masie Bognatz likes hanging out with her friends, inside and outside of school. Read moreCarbondale Area student inspires inclusivity 💬
On Thursday night, the Tunkhannock Area School Board voted a zero tax increase for the 2024-25 school year. Read moreTunkhannock Area School Board votes zero tax increase, at least for now 💬
MADISON TWP. — An excavator fell into a reservoir during a dam improvement project Friday, according to Pennsylvania American Water spokespers… Read moreExcavator falls into reservoir in Madison Township 💬
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THROOP -- Jordan Chmielewski didn't need to push himself to run as the anchor of the final race, but that isn't in his makeup. Read moreMONDAY'S HS TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP: Mid Valley boys beat Dunmore in battle of undefeated teams; Susquehanna boys make history 💬
Johnny Montoro knocked in Connor Thomas with the game’s only run in the top of the seventh inning as Scranton defeated host Valley View, 1-0, … Read moreMONDAY'S HS BASEBALL: Scranton edges Valley View 💬
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Tessa Stafursky pitched a four-inning perfect game with seven strikeouts as Valley View defeated Scranton, 15-0, in a Lackawanna League Divisi… Read moreMONDAY'S HS SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Stafursky tosses perfect game for Valley View 💬
The senior won the 100 hurdles (16.3 seconds), 300 hurdles (50.8) and 100 meters (13.3) in a Lackawanna Track Conference win over Susquehanna … Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chloe Diaz, Montrose track and field 💬
Peyton LaRocco scored eight goals and added an assist to lead Delaware Valley to a 19-4 win over Dallas in a Wyoming Valley Conference boys la… Read moreMONDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: LaRocco leads Delaware Valley to showdown with Scranton Prep 💬
Brackets for the District 2 tennis team tournament are almost set with a few regular-season matches still remaining. Read moreHS TENNIS NOTEBOOK: Postseason starts this week with D2 team championships 💬
Blue Ridge is closing in on a second straight Lackawanna League championship, and teams are aiming to qualify for the District 2 playoffs as t… Read moreHS VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK: Blue Ridge closes in on Lackawanna League title; Teams fight for playoff spots 💬
The Keystone College baseball team at least knows the route it has to take in pursuit of its 19th straight conference championship in the comi… Read morePlayoff matchups set as Keystone pursues United East title 💬
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In an election year shaping up to be one of the more consequential in recent memory, Tuesday’s primary features little drama for voters in Nor… Read moreTuesday's low-stakes primaries set the table for November 💬
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