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National Night Out in Blakely
BLAKELY, Pa. — "Well, this is a special night for us every year because we acknowledge our boys in blue. Our Blakely Borough Police Department and those throughout the nation," said Blakely Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani. Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani is also president of the Blakely Borough Crimewatch, "This year, we...
Former fiscal manager of Children's Advocacy Center charged with wire fraud
A former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA is facing federal wire fraud charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of P-A says 51-year-old Angela Saar of Olyphant diverted fraudulent payments from CAC/NEPA’s bank account to her own while she worked there between November 2018 and June 2022.
Open Market includes Flea Market this Saturday
There's no telling what you may find at this Saturday's Open Market in Gibson Park. This week, along with the last Saturday of August, the market will offer a dedicated flea market section. Tables are just $10 and will feature everything from antiques and collectibles to furniture, clothing and more....
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Days Gone By July 27, 2024
SCRANTON, Pa. - Court today granted a rule to show cause why the entire school board of Scranton should not be ousted from office. The rule was made returnable August 7. The petition for the ousting of the board members was presented by district Attorney Harold A. Scragg upon the recommendations of the members of the grand jury.
Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
The Upper Delaware’s day to shine
NARROWSBURG, NY — Back in 1991, several organizations came together to introduce a festival to celebrate the Upper Delaware, art, music and ecology. “The Hudson has its Clearwater Revival and the Chesapeake has its celebration,” said Damascus resident Barbara Yeaman, founder of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, at the time, “so why not celebrate the Upper Delaware River? It’s our greatest asset.”
Newport Twp. in talks to sell sewer system to Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority
NEWPORT TWP. — It appears the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority is poised to take over the Newport Twp. sewer system, but what that will mean for ratepayers is not clear as details about the negotiations have not been revealed.
Wilkes-Barre man pleads guilty to shooting
A Wilkes-Barre man awaiting sentencing for shooting a man last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal mischief and reckless endangerment charges stemming from a second shooting. Nicholas Lubinski, 20, entered a plea to the misdemeanor charges in exchange for prosecutors withdrawing another charge of shooting into an occupied vehicle. According...
Obituary of James Everett Wilson
James Everett Wilson, 85, of Wyboo, South Carolina and formerly of Mountain Top, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing in Danville, Pennsylvania. He was born January 29, 1939, in Monroe City, Missouri, the son of the late Elmo and Lucy (Saunders) Wilson.
Dietrich Open Mic to feature Corbys
Open Mic Night is back at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Open Mic is open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage.
'Community pride:' NeighborWorks to host West Scranton Bike Rodeo, Carbondale Block Party
The nonprofit NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a pair of free community events later this week: a "bike rodeo" in West Scranton and a block party in Carbondale. The fun starts Friday with the bike rodeo running from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Allen Park, located at Price Street and North Main...
Inaugural Forty Fort Cemetery run/walk set for Sept. 14
Runners, walkers, and history buffs are invited to participate in the first Forty Fort Cemetery run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Inaugural Run/Walk Through History will feature 5K and 10K runs, a 1.5-mile walk and historical walking tours of the cemetery and the Forty Fort Meeting House, led by local history experts.
Dietrich open mic night to feature the Corbys
Open mic night is back at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock and open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians and performers of all types are invited to share their talents on the Dietrich stage. This month’s headliner is Tunkhannock’s own Kristyn and Reed Corby.
Fence to be restored at Delaware Highlands Conservancy
BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has received $3,155.50 in grant funding from the Honesdale National Bank Foundation. The monies will support the restoration and rebuild of a perimeter fence for a small historic family cemetery on the conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve property. The historic...
PERKY LEAGUE: Joe Rauscher throws gem as Collegeville sweeps Conshohocken
PLYMOUTH — Collegeville’s Joe Rauscher didn’t get off to the best start in Game 3 of the Perkiomen Valley Twilight League quarterfinals against Conshohocken. After two strikeouts to open the game, the right-hander surrendered back-to-back hits, the second an RBI double to give the Commodores an early lead.