SCRANTON — A jury deliberating whether Justin Schuback killed Old Forge restaurateur Robert Baron during a robbery of his pizzeria in 2017 asked to review records of cell tower data relative to Schuback’s phone that a Federal Bureau of Investigations agent testified about Monday. Read moreJury deliberates Justin Schuback's fate in his trial on charges of killing Old Forge restaurateur Robert Baron 💬
Borough council voted Monday to award a $27,400 contract to a demolition contractor to raze three blighted residential properties. Read moreBattling blight in Dunmore: Borough to demolish three longtime eyesores 💬
American Airlines will launch in August a new tarmac-to-tarmac luxury motorcoach service connecting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Philadelphia… Read moreAirport announces luxury motorcoach ground service linking AVP, Philadelphia International 💬
Hospital closures and service reductions can lead to poorer patient health outcomes and put more pressure on remaining providers forced to abs… Read moreDem lawmakers hear testimony on the impact of hospital closures, service reductions 💬
Developer John Basalyga’s transformation of the former Tink’s Entertainment Complex on Courthouse Square continues as he hopes to complete the… Read moreSergei's Live starting to take shape in downtown Scranton 💬
CARBONDALE — A couple stole over $3,500 from a Carbondale woman who thought they were using some of the money to fix a quad used to remove sno… Read moreCouple charged with stealing $3,500, identify theft 💬
A Carbondale man picked up his girlfriend by the throat and threw her to the floor, police said. Read morePolice: Man chokes girlfriend, throws her to the floor 💬
A Scranton man faces charges after police said he stole $9,000 in cash and checks from an independent contractor. Read morePolice: Man stole cash, checks from van in Scranton 💬
PHILADELPHIA — A Thomas Jefferson University commencement announcer is going viral following a series of verbal misfires at Thursday’s commenc… Read moreThomas Jefferson University announcer goes viral for mispronouncing graduates’ names, including that of a Scranton native 💬
Essential Utilities Inc. announced Friday its subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, completed its purchase of the James Black Water Service Company (… Read moreAqua Pennsylvania acquires James Black Water Service Company 💬
Evangeline Clausson of North Pocono High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Evangeline Clausson, North Pocono High School 💬
SCRANTON — A city beer distributor operated by the same family for more than seven decades will soon have a new name and owner. Read moreEnd of the road nearing for Pioneer Distributing 💬
SCRANTON — Justin Schuback did not testify in his defense in his trial on charges of killing Old Forge restaurateur Robert Baron during a botc… Read moreJustin Schuback does not testify in his trial of killing Old Forge pizzeria owner Robert Baron 💬
Staffing shortages exacerbated by COVID-19 continue to plague nursing homes and long-term care facilities in a post-pandemic world, local offi… Read more'Decreased availability:' Long-term care officials highlight staffing and other challenges straining industry 💬
A homeless man faces charges after police said he took items from a home on New Street in Scranton and stole checks belonging to a Dunmore man. Read moreHomeless man faces burglary, theft charges 💬
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SCRANTON -- Despite all of the chaos around him, Scranton's Jack Roberto stayed focused. Read moreTUESDAY'S D2 TRACK AND FIELD: Scranton boys earn Class 3A team championship 💬
Lakeland got off to a fast start and captured a pair of gold medals during a frantic afternoon session at the District 2 Track and Field Champ… Read moreMONDAY'S HS TRACK: Lakeland girls get off to good start at D2 Class 2A championships 💬
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SCRANTON — Scranton’s Aidan Graff and Abington Heights’ Anna Pucilowski each circled the track eight times in the final races of a competitive… Read moreMONDAY'S D2 CLASS 3A TRACK AND FIELD: Scranton's Graff and Abington Heights' Pucilowski help fuel teams to early Class 3A lead 💬
SCRANTON — Lakeland girls captured three gold medals to get off to a fast start at the District 2 Track and Field Championships on Monday at S… Read moreMONDAY'S D2 CLASS 2A TRACK AND FIELD: Lakeland girls have gold rush; Riverside earns pair of golds in boys Class 2A 💬
Jake Lenahan allowed three hits and struck out nine in 6.2 innings Monday as Abington Heights defeated Valley View, 5-2, to clinch the Lackawa… Read moreMONDAY'S HS BASEBALL: Abington Heights clinches Division I title 💬
Gianna Adams was dominant once again, tossing a complete-game, one-hitter with 14 strikeouts as Pittston Area picked up a nonleague softball w… Read moreMONDAY'S HS SOFTBALL: Adams, Pittston Area blank Valley View 💬
The University of Scranton and Keystone College both will begin their pursuit of an NCAA Division III baseball championship away from home this Read moreKeystone, Scranton set for D3 tourney; Misericordia to host 💬
Max Kranick is coming home, in more ways than one. Read moreKranick clears waivers, could lead to RailRiders meeting next week 💬
Top-ranked teams are still alive as the District 2 Tennis Championships are winding down. Read moreD2 TENNIS: Doubles teams advance to semifinal of championship tournament 💬
Abington Heights faces a familiar opponent, and Scranton Prep takes on an undefeated opponent as the PIAA Tennis Team Championships start Tues… Read morePIAA TENNIS: Abington Heights, Scranton Prep begin quests in team tournaments 💬
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Abington Heights and Scranton Prep will take their best shots at dethroning mighty Crestwood in the District 2 girls lacrosse postseason. Read moreD2 GIRLS LACROSSE: Abington Heights, Scranton Prep contenders in Class 2A 💬
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