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LA PLUME TWP. — Financially struggling Keystone College announced Friday it's near a deal with an unnamed partner to stave off closure. Read moreKeystone College nears deal to keep struggling institution afloat 💬
SCRANTON — A homicide victim found in a car early Wednesday morning died from a gunshot wound and a Scranton man is charged with homicide, acc… Read morePolice: Homicide victim was shot in chest 💬
SCRANTON — A Drums man sexually assaulted a 5-year-old and told police it was a one-time “lapse in judgment,” according to a criminal complaint. Read moreDrums man charged with sexually assaulting girl, 5 💬
Lackawanna County will launch another round of a popular program providing $5,000 grants to qualifying small businesses. Read moreCounty launches second round of popular small business grant program 💬
Part of the walking trail around the Lake Scranton reservoir will close next week. Read morePortion of Lake Scranton walking trail to close 💬
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will headline a breakfast fundraiser for Republican congressional candidate Rob Bresnahan on Monday at … Read moreHouse Speaker Johnson visiting Luzerne County 💬
SCRANTON — From forlorn to inviting, Oakmont Park in East Mountain got a big improvement. Read moreOakmont Park in Scranton gets big improvement 💬
Scranton police arrested a suspect Thursday in the homicide of Benjamin Thompson, 36.Rahjuan Marquel Morgan, 24, of Scranton, is charged with… Read morePolice arrest suspect in Scranton homicide 💬
Dickson City police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men who allegedly stole gaming equipment from Target in the borough and i… Read moreDickson City cops seek retail thieves 💬
Beer for a cause: "Always Give" IPA honoring late local woman raises funds for brain cancer research
SCOTT TWP. — Beer lovers who buy a special limited-run IPA sold in memory of a late local woman will be doing their part to fund brain cancer … Read moreBeer for a cause: "Always Give" IPA honoring late local woman raises funds for brain cancer research 💬
Wilson He of Scranton Preparatory School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Wilson He, Scranton Preparatory School 💬
UGI Utilities Inc. announced its purchased gas cost rates will rise June 1 with a bigger increase projected for December. Read moreUGI announces planned gas rate hikes 💬
SCRANTON — A Scranton man stopped by city police for jaywalking Tuesday admitted he used and sold crystal meth, according to a criminal complaint. Read moreScranton man admits to police he sells meth 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Grayson Rogers is painting a mural of Wilkes-Barre landmarks during this year’s Fine Arts Fiesta — and for the first time he’s … Read morePainting Wilkes-Barre at Fine Arts Fiesta opening day 💬
EDWARDSVILLE — Two firefighters were hospitalized and a magistrate's office was heavily damaged when a fire broke out while court was in sessi… Read more2 firefighters injured battling blaze at magistrate's office in Edwardsville 💬
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Here’s the truth about easily — and I mean, easily — the most impressive run of success any college, high school, or professional team around … Read moreStreak keeps a baseball season, and hope, alive at Keystone College 💬
They came from practically the same area, and they wound up in just about the same place in the NCAA Division III baseball championship tournament. Read moreNCAA BASEBALL: Scranton, Keystone enter DIII tourney with momentum 💬
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Mackey Lynett scored four goals and Brady Holmes scored three goals and had five assists to lead top-seeded Scranton Prep to a 16-4 win over T… Read moreD2 BOYS LACROSSE: Scranton Prep opens postseason with dominant win; Abington Heights advances 💬
At Connell Park, Scranton Prep scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and once in the bottom of the 11th to rally past Delaware V… Read moreTHURSDAY'S HS BASEBALL: Scranton Prep rallies past Delaware Valley in 11 💬
Amelia Bell's RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning enabled North Pocono to hand Pittston Area its first loss of the season, 2-1, in a… Read moreTHURSDAY'S HS SOFTBALL: North Pocono edges Pittston Area in 8 innings 💬
WILKES-BARRE — Watching Donato Strish serve at practice on Wednesday, Holy Redeemer coach Jack Kablick admitted his senior was off. Read moreD2 VOLLEYBALL: Redeemer sweeps West Scranton; Blue Ridge, Mountain View advance 💬
Female high school athletes interested in playing football could soon have an opportunity. Read moreHS NOTEBOOK: PIAA moves ahead to sanction girls flag footbal 💬
SCRANTON — Colin Manley made a late push over the final barrier, leaned in, and made it three-for-three. Read moreD2 TRACK AND FIELD BOYS NOTES: West Scranton's Manley three-peats in hurdles; Western Wayne sends two to state meet 💬
In a back-and-forth game that saw both teams stage multiple comebacks, it was Worcester that landed the final one. Read moreSogard's walkoff HR sends Worcester past RailRiders 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Abington Heights proved during the regular season and the playoffs to have a team stacked with talented and competitive … Read moreD2 TENNIS: Abington Heights wins gold in Class 3A doubles; Wyoming Seminary team claims Class 2A crown 💬
Alexa Kleinberger scored four goals and had two assists as Scranton Prep got off to a good start in the District 2 Class 2A girls lacrosse pla… Read moreWEDNESDAY'S D2 GIRLS LACROSSE: Scranton Prep advances to semifinal showdown with defending champion Crestwood 💬
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