SCRANTON — Justin Schuback did not testify in his defense in his trial on charges of killing Old Forge restaurateur Robert Baron during a botched robbery turned deadly. Read moreJustin Schuback does not testify in his trial of killing Old Forge pizzeria owner Robert Baron 💬
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Staffing shortages exacerbated by COVID-19 continue to plague nursing homes and long-term care facilities in a post-pandemic world, local offi… Read more'Decreased availability:' Long-term care officials highlight staffing and other challenges straining industry 💬
A Scranton man faces charges after attempting to hit an officer with a baseball bat during a scuffle in the city Saturday afternoon, police said. Read morePolice: Scranton man tried to hit officer with bat 💬
Evangeline Clausson of North Pocono High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Evangeline Clausson, North Pocono High School 💬
SCRANTON — A city beer distributor operated by the same family for more than seven decades will soon have a new name and owner. Read moreEnd of the road nearing for Pioneer Distributing 💬
A homeless man faces charges after police said he took items from a home on New Street in Scranton and stole checks belonging to a Dunmore man. Read moreHomeless man faces burglary, theft charges 💬
SCRANTON — Opening soon: the second Taco Bell in Scranton. Read moreOpening soon: Taco Bell built in Scranton on Davis Street 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — April 15 started out as any other day for Abington Heights High School teacher Barbara Moss. Read moreQuick actions by Abington Heights students help teacher having seizure 💬
A Lackawanna County judge ordered the Taylor Borough Zoning Hearing Board to approve a 17,000-plus-panel solar farm. Read moreJudge orders Taylor Zoning Hearing Board to approve solar farm near Ransom Road 💬
JP Karliak views success as a chance to help other genderqueer actors break into the voiceover business. Read moreDunmore native finds niche as voiceover actor 💬
Scranton firefighters rescued 11 ducklings from storm drains along Lackawanna Avenue on Sunday afternoon, Lt. Brian Serowinski said. Read moreScranton firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drains 💬
Clarks Summit University celebrated its 92nd Commencement on Saturday in the Recreation Center on the campus in South Abington Twp. Read moreClarks Summit University celebrates 92nd commencement 💬
MOOSIC — Students and visitors at Riverside Elementary East School can walk back in time, learning about the history of the Riverside School D… Read morePanels detail history of Riverside School District 💬
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