SCRANTON — Investigators ruled out other suspects in the killing of Old Forge pizzeria owner Robert Baron and charged Justin Schuback as the lone culprit based on DNA and cellphone evidence and his lies to investigators, a Pennsylvania State Police officer testified Friday. Read moreTrial testimony: Police ruled out suspects in killing of Old Forge pizzeria owner Baron, focused on Schuback 💬
DICKSON CITY — Adrianna Bradshaw’s parents won’t let her paint on her own walls, but on Saturday, the 13-year-old and other children had a bui… Read moreDickson City kicks off new mural to fallen firefighter, first responders with 'Day in the Park' 💬
Keith Eckel couldn’t envision a better purpose for his grandfather’s farm in Newton Twp. than as the new home for Marley’s Mission, a nonprofi… Read moreNewton Twp. farmer to receive distinguished citizen award 💬
Scranton police charged a teenage suspect in an April fatal shooting with criminal homicide, amending charges originally filed last month. Read moreScranton teen charged with criminal homicide in April fatal shooting 💬
Serving at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has been an “incredible blessing” for the Rev. Rebecca Barnes. Read moreThe Rev. Rebecca Barnes to leave St. Luke's after 8½ years 💬
NEWTON TWP. — Nearly a year after floodwaters destroyed part of a heavily traveled township bridge, a new one will be built. Read morePennDOT to replace Newton Twp. bridge damaged by flooding 💬
Kayla Benson of Honesdale High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Kayla Benson, Honesdale High School 💬
A Scranton man faces felony aggravated assault and other charges after a woman told city police he beat her, put a cigarette out on her hand a… Read morePolice: Scranton man assaulted woman, put gun in her mouth 💬
Check out our day in images to see the photos our photographers captured throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Read morePhotos of the day: May 11, 2024 💬
Jake Algerio loves lots of things about the video game “Call of Duty.” One is that the characters have access to healing powers. Read moreTransplant donor sought for Honesdale boy 💬
Dollar movies will play at the Ritz Theater in Scranton starting June 5 with "The Sandlot." Read moreRitz Theater, Coca-Cola partner for $1 movies 💬
SCRANTON — Recent rising rents forced the nonprofit NEPA Youth Shelter to come up with another way to find apartments for homeless young adults. Read moreNEPA Youth Shelter organization buys apartment building in Scranton 💬
Carbondale City Hall is looking a lot more colorful this week. Read moreCarbondale City Hall decorated with local students' patriotic artwork for national contest 💬
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SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Evan Gonzalez likely would not have been in the game in the situation. He was pressed into action earlier, however, beca… Read moreSATURDAY'S HS BASEBALL: Extra-inning win clinches tie for Division I title for Abington Heights 💬
Wallenpaupack’s Clara Babyak tossed a no-hitter with no walks as the Lady Buckhorns held off Scranton Prep, 3-2, in a Lackawanna League Divisi… Read moreSATURDAY'S HS SOFTBALL: Babyak's no-hitter sparks Wallenpaupack against Scranton Prep 💬
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Bella DeRiggi scored five goals to lead Abington Heights to a 15-2 win over Holy Redeemer on Friday to finish the Wyoming Valley Conference gi… Read moreFRIDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: DeRiggi leads Abington Heights past Holy Redeemer in girls lax 💬
There is only one game remaining in the regular season, and the matchups appear set for the district playoffs in boys lacrosse. Read moreHS BOYS LACROSSE: Scranton Prep earned No. 1 seed for Class 2A postseason; Delaware Valley heads to Class 3A subregional 💬
MOOSIC — The more Clayton Beeter threw on Wednesday morning, the more he waited. Read morePatience key for Beeter's success; RailRiders PPD on Friday 💬
Teams from Abington Heights and Wyoming Seminary earned the top seeds for the District 2 Doubles Championships that start Monday. Read moreD2 TENNIS: Abington Heights and Wyoming Seminary doubles teams gain No. 1 seeds 💬
In the opening round of the Region XIX Championship baseball tournament, Lackawanna defeated County College of Morris, 13-5, Friday morning. Read moreLOCAL COLLEGE: Lackawanna walks off in Region XIX tournament 💬
Crestwood, in search of a fourth straight district championship, and Delaware Valley earned the top seeds for the district playoffs in girls l… Read moreHS GIRLS LACROSSE: Three-time champion Crestwood earned No. 1 seed in Class2A; DV is top seed in Class 3A 💬
Blue Ridge and Delaware Valley start defense of their boys volleyball district championships this week as the postseason gets underway. Read moreHS VOLLEYBALL: Blue Ridge and Delaware Valley earn top seeds for D2 playoffs 💬
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