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 💬
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine awarded degrees to 115 graduates at its 12th commencement ceremony Sunday at the F.M. Kirby Center i… Read more115 graduate from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 💬
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 💬
A Scranton man threatened others with an AK-47 rifle Saturday after an argument, city police said. Read moreScranton man arrested, accused of threatening others with an AK-47 💬
SCRANTON — Eleanore Shimko was smiling atop an adaptive bicycle at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority on Sunday. Read moreAdaptive cycling opportunities offered on Heritage Trail 💬
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 💬
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