SCRANTON — It will be a fresh start for the Scranton School District with a familiar face. Read moreIncoming Scranton School District superintendent discusses priorities, challenges in district 💬
The city told businessman John Basalyga to dim the lights of his downtown Scranton Art Haus Cinema and Social Club’s new marquee and turn them… Read more'Can't let them dim our lights:' Scranton says downtown movie theater marquee violates zoning 💬
A longtime Old Forge administrator is expected to be named the district's next superintendent. Read moreLongtime Old Forge administrator to be next superintendent 💬
SCRANTON — The 7½- to 15-year prison sentence of Scranton woman convicted of fatally stabbing her fiancé was returned to county court for rese… Read moreCase sent back to trial court for re-sentencing 💬
Barber Brian Nardella was a cut above the rest, according to co-workers, friends and clients. Read moreBarber remembered for kindness, loyalty 💬
SCRANTON — The city seeks proposals for a Weston Field skate park that would ultimately complement a new outdoor pool planned for the property… Read more'Exciting development:' City seeks proposals for Weston Field skate park 💬
SCRANTON — A 49-year-old man was killed in a three-vehicle crash in the 1500 block of Keyser Avenue on Wednesday morning, according to Lackawa… Read moreWest Scranton man killed in Keyser Avenue crash Wednesday morning 💬
SCRANTON — Pennsylvania’s secretary of the commonwealth praised the capability and transparency of Lackawanna County’s elections operation as … Read more'Done so well:' Commonwealth secretary praises Lackawanna County elections operation 💬
A new guide established by the Hanover Twp.-based Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center informs students about manufacturing ca… Read moreNew guide aims to connect students with manufacturing programs 💬
SCRANTON — A Scranton man found asleep in his car shortly after midnight Tuesday provided officers with a fake name because he was wanted, acc… Read morePolice: Man provides fake name to evade warrants 💬
For the third time in four years, the Abington Heights mock trial team was crowned state champions. Read moreAbington Heights mock trial team wins state title 💬
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce held its 155th annual dinner Wednesday at the Scranton Cultural Center in downtown Scranton. Shawn Ka… Read moreGreater Scranton Chamber of Commerce holds annual dinner 💬
Check out our day in images to see the photos our photographers captured throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Read morePhotos of the day: March 27, 2024 💬
A volunteer firefighter is accused of deliberately setting a vacant building in Liberty Twp., Susquehanna County, ablaze. Read moreFirefighter charged with intentionally burning vacant Susquehanna County building 💬
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — To celebrate their respective anniversary milestones, officials from Wilkes-Barre Twp. and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaz… Read moreMohegan Arena announces new name, celebrations for 25th anniversary 💬
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Maura Michalczyk won four individual events to lead Dunmore to a 74-67 win over Mountain View in a Lackawanna Track Conference Division III-IV… Read moreTHURSDAY'S HS TRACK AND FIELD: Michalczyk leads Dunmore to win over Mountain View 💬
Bella DeRiggi scored five goals and Keira Crowell added four to lead Abington Heights to a 13-3 win over Wyoming Area on Thursday night in a W… Read moreTHURSDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: DeRiggi leads Abington Heights to girls lacrosse win 💬
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Freshman Ava Hazelton threw a six-inning no-hitter as Mid Valley blanked Scranton, 10-0, in a nonleague softball game Wednesday. Read moreWEDNESDAY'S HS ROUNDUP: Hazelton throws no-hitter for Mid Valley softball 💬
MOOSIC — One of the biggest prospects who will suit up for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will get the ball first when the team opens it… Read moreVersatility, and Warren, have Duncan dreaming of big season 💬
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Abington Heights hasn’t lost a track and field dual meet in so long that many of the athletes on the roster weren’t even born the last time it… Read moreHS GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Abington Heights, Wallenpaupack, Lakeland and Montrose are favored again in LTC Division races 💬
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