An Old Forge man accused of killing restaurateur Robert Baron in 2017 is scheduled to go on trial Monday in Lackawanna County. Justin Schuback, 38, of Foundry Street, was arrested on March 31, 2023, more than six years after Baron disappeared on Jan. 25, 2017. Read moreMurder trial in death of Bob Baron set to start Monday 💬
SCRANTON — An “Office”-themed 5K held Saturday drew over 1,500 participants as a shout-out to a show that ended over a decade ago. Read more"Office" themed 5K draws over 1,500 participants, benefits nonprofit 💬
Scranton author Barbara J. Taylor is launching the last book of her well-reviewed Scranton Trilogy with a reading at Lace Village, the recentl… Read moreScranton author Barbara J. Taylor to unveil third novel 💬
Lackawanna County schools plan to make their buildings safer and address students’ needs with grants aimed at school safety. Read moreLackawanna County schools receive $1.5 million in safety grants 💬
Like a stubborn sapling obscured in a forest of thorns, kindness struggles for sunlight in the wicked garden we’ve made. Read moreChris Kelly Opinion: In a cruel time, these twins are 'courageously kind' 💬
Penn State Scranton welcomed 136 new alumni into the Penn State family at its 56th commencement ceremony Saturday. Read morePenn State Scranton honors 136 graduates 💬
SCRANTON — Scranton City Council gave a go-ahead for the University of Scranton to demolish an old carriage house building at 336 Moir Court t… Read moreCity OKs demolition of old carriage house owned by University of Scranton 💬
A long time ago, from a galaxy far, far away, a UFO crash landed into a pond in Carbondale — or so the local lore says. Read more'Carbondalien Festival' to hold Star Wars-themed fundraiser Saturday 💬
SCRANTON — The Garden of Cedar community lot in South Side has sprouted an annex a few blocks away. Read moreGarden of Cedar sprouts annex in Scranton 💬
Carbondale is creating the blueprint for its future. Read moreCarbondale joins 'Blueprint Communities' program to create downtown development plan 💬
A suspect in a high-profile ring of art, sports memorabilia and other thefts had his pretrial release revoked and must report to prison by May… Read moreArt heist suspect featured in 60 minutes segment must report to prison May 16, pending sentencing 💬
CARBONDALE — City firefighters opposed a decision Thursday night to outsource Carbondale’s paid firefighters to a staffing agency while city o… Read moreCarbondale City Council votes to outsource paid firefighters to staffing agency 💬
Demolition crews ripped into a defunct bridal shop in downtown Olyphant this week, making way for new storefronts and upscale apartments. Read moreDemolition underway at former Olyphant bridal shop; new apartments, storefronts coming to borough 💬
“The Office 5K” weekend, which features the run/walk event Saturday downtown, will kick off Friday night with a world premiere, sneak-peek scr… Read more"Fan Level Midnight": Docuseries on NBC sitcom "The Office" gets Friday screening in Scranton before 5K run/walk Saturday 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — A Factoryville man involved in a car crash on Feb. 6 was driving recklessly with a toddler in his pickup truck, police said. Read morePolice: Factoryville man drove erratically, endangered child 💬
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The players of the year and two traditional championship programs are prominently represented on the rosters for the 90th Scranton Lions Club … Read moreHS FOOTBALL: Gumble and Kalitsnik headline all-star rosters for 90th Dream Game 💬
Mia Galella, one of the Lackawanna League’s big sluggers, suffered an injury and will miss the remainder of her junior softball season. Read moreHS SOFTBALL: Holy Cross slugger Mia Galella to miss remainder of season with UCL injury 💬
At Elizabethtown, three players had hat tricks as Scranton defeated top-seeded Elizabethtown, 17-6, in the men's lacrosse Landmark Conference … Read moreLOCAL COLLEGE: Scranton men's, women's lacrosse teams win Landmark titles 💬
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