Since Gov. Josh Shapiro’s launch of the state’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, nearly a week ago at PNC Field, the governor and his family have traveled in an RV to roll out the brand, like something out of a reality TV show. The brand tour, which will stop at 50 locations in 14 counties across Pennsylvania, landed them on a fishing boat in the midst of shimmering Lake Wall… Read moreGov. Josh Shapiro talks tourism while fishing at Lake Wallenpaupack 💬
TAYLOR — Mark Clark expected to spend his Friday evening relaxing at his home in the 700 block of South Main Street. But his evening became an… Read moreFire heavily damages Taylor home 💬
A Dickson City man was charged with homicide Friday in a case dating back to January. Read moreMan charged in Dickson City homicide 💬
Scranton police have arrested a sixth person in connection with a fatal shooting in April near Weston Field. Read moreSixth arrest made in April fatal shooting in Scranton 💬
LA PLUME TWP. — Financially struggling Keystone College announced Friday it took another step forward in preventing its closure by signing a “… Read moreStaying alive: Keystone College takes another step forward with prospective partner 💬
SCRANTON — The mother of a Scranton teen who allegedly shot and killed a city man near Weston Field is accused of interfering with law enforce… Read moreMother of accused shooter arrested in homicide probe 💬
Elementary school students in Mayfield could have a smoother walk home in the next school year. Read moreMayfield to use nearly $400,000 for new sidewalks for elementary students 💬
BLAKELY — The former Mid-Valley Hospital belongs to Blakely borough. Read moreBlakely borough buys Mid-Valley Hospital for community/civic center 💬
Maura Michalczyk of Dunmore High School is a Times-Tribune Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Maura Michalczyk, Dunmore High School 💬
A Moosic woman pleaded guilty last week to two counts of hindering prosecution in the homicide of a Dickson City woman, court documents say. Read moreMoosic woman pleads guilty to hindering prosecution in homicide case 💬
TAYLOR — An Old Forge woman who hit a man with her car near the Sheetz convenience store had been drinking, police said. Read moreOld Forge woman charged with hitting man with her car while intoxicated 💬
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s summer schedule kicks off next weekend, with a concert Saturday, June 1, and a fundraising docume… Read morePhilharmonic summer schedule begins June 1 💬
Ty Mazzga of Wallenpaupack Area High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Ty Mazzga, Wallenpaupack Area High School 💬
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Take a look back at Friday and Saturday's PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Read morePHOTO GALLERY: PIAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Kate Korty asked a lot of herself while running two mid-distance races at the state level. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Carbondale Area's Korty wins two medals in girls Class 2A; Miller, Badner secure medals in 3A javelin 💬
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SHIPPENSBURG — Dunmore’s track and field athletes had quite a medal haul. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Dunmore has heavy medal haul in Class 2A meet 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Chloe Diaz saved her best race for last and came within a fraction of a second of a state title. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Diaz claims silver in photo finish of Class 2A hurdles; EL's Jones earns second medal 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Samuell Guzman looked up into the crowd at Seth Grove Stadium and pointed to his fans. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Hazleton Area's Guzman wins javelin gold in Class 3A 💬
Syracuse scored nine runs in the first two innings, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell to the Mets, 9-6, Saturday at PNC Field. Read moreRailRiders fall to Syracuse; LeMahieu makes rehab start at third 💬
Karen Sickle pitched a five-inning three-hitter with six strikeouts and two walks and added a double and a run at the plate to lead Old Forge … Read moreD2 SOFTBALL: Old Forge captures fifth straight title 💬
Nick Mills had a home run, a triple, four RBIs and a run to lead No. 3 Mid Valley to a 7-6 victory over the No. 2 Vikings in the District 2 Cl… Read moreD2 BASEBALL: Mid Valley holds off Riverside in 3A semis 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Pittston Area seized momentum immediately in the District 2-4 Class 5A Baseball subregional semifinals and Abington Heig… Read moreDISTRICT 2 BASEBALL: Pittston Area topples Abington Heights in 5A semis 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Will Taylor had a much better experience at the PIAA Track and Field Championships on his second visit. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Riverside's Taylor lands medal on final throw 💬
SHIPPENSBURG — Kendel Jones already headed to the athlete warmup tent to retrieve his gear when he heard his name over the public address system. Read morePIAA TRACK & FIELD: Elk Lake's Jones wins medal in Class 2A 1,600 💬
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