JERMYN — Lakeland eighth grader Rileigh Johnson told those gathered Monday for a Memorial Day service at Jermyn Cemetery that freedom goes beyond independence, sacrifice and bravery. Read moreJermyn's Memorial Day events honor the nation's fallen heroes 💬
A fire in West Side Monday afternoon saw two families displaced from their homes. Read moreTwo families displaced after fire in West Scranton 💬
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Nearly 800 breweries and distilleries call Pennsylvania home, and state lawmakers noticed. Read moreExpanded craft brewers and distillers caucus on tap in Pennsylvania Legislature 💬
Cash-strapped Lackawanna County plans to restructure debt payments to relieve pressure on its 2024 budget and help plug a significant funding … Read moreCounty to restructure debt in "scoop and toss" to help plug budget hole 💬
SCOTT TWP. — A sprawling property featuring attractions from ax throwing to a train and carousel may not have been the intended plan for the s… Read moreLakeland Orchard continues to grow and expand 💬
A Scranton supermarket temporarily closed because of a fire May 20 will bus shoppers to a second location, the company said in a Monday press … Read moreTemporarily closed Giant to bus shoppers to second store 💬
The sixth annual Arts THRIVE in Carbondale will return to the city Saturday for its biggest year yet, featuring more than 50 artists and vendo… Read moreInteractive art walk, 'creativity festival' to fill downtown Carbondale with art Saturday 💬
South Abington Twp. police resumed patrolling Newton Twp. while officials in neighboring Ransom Twp. have paused negotiations to have a Clarks… Read morePolice negotiations pause between two Abingtons municipalities; contract signed for coverage in another 💬
Lackawanna County’s Emergency Management Agency scheduled training sessions later this year on campus emergencies and rail car incidents invol… Read moreCounty schedules trainings on campus emergencies, rail incidents involving toxic chemicals 💬
DUPONT — Hundreds of people lined the streets of Dupont on Monday to witness a parade honoring U.S. service members who died for their country… Read moreVets dedicate monument to Dupont residents killed in action 💬
Connor Peters of Valley View High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Connor Peters, Valley View High School 💬
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