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After visit about making Scranton safer, Davis says he's ready to lead if Shapiro picked for VP
In a visit to Lackawanna County on Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis touted state funding aimed to make communities safer. He also said he’s ready to become governor if Gov. Josh Shapiro becomes vice president. Davis listened to local leaders discuss the need for more education funding, gun safety...
Centennial Trustee Associates Gala to honor special members of the Misericordia University community
Centennial Trustee Associates Gala to honor special members of the Misericordia University community. Sisters of Mercy, Dr. Michael and Mrs. Tina MacDowell, Sandy Insalaco, Sr., and Class of 1962 alumna Virginia Donlin Emershaw to be honored. Misericordia University President Emeritus Dr. Michael MacDowell, Tina MacDowell, and trustee emeritus Sandy Insalaco...
Berks fire department launches portal for residents and businesses to provide details to 1st responders
Exeter Township Fire Department has launched an initiative that will enable residents within the department’s primary coverage area to use a secure online portal to register details about their home, who lives there and how to contact them in an emergency. The information entered into the portal called Community...
Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania
WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., has agreed to purchase the last three Pennsylvania hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc. Bucks County-based nonprofit WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff, has agreed to purchase the last three Pennsylvania hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Lansing’s Avery Wells to play D3 baseball at Marywood
Lansing baseball has been the cream of the crop for sports in Tompkins County. To go along with their multiple sectional titles and state tournament runs—including a state championship in 2012—the Bobcats have consistently seen their alumni excel in the college scene. Recent graduate Avery Wells is set to continue this trend.
Mt. Lebanon native Mark Cuban leads venture capitalists group supporting Kamala Harris
DALLAS — Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban is the top signature of a new group of 100-plus venture capitalist investors from prominent tech regions like Silicon Valley supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House. The group, made up of names such as Cuban, LinkedIn co-founder...
Man sentenced in Wilkes-Barre shooting
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man could spend up to 7 years in prison after a shooting at a barbershop in Wilkes-Barre. Police say Julio Rivas shot the owner of New Flow Barbershop at Carey Avenue and Academy Street in the city back in May of 2023. Rivas pleaded no...
King’s College Send Us Forth Fundraising Campaign Exceeds Goal with $56.8 Million Total
King’s College today announced that its five-year $50 million comprehensive fundraising campaign “Send Us Forth”—the largest in the institution’s history— exceeded its goal by more than 13 percent. Send Us Forth ran from 2018 through 2023. The campaign leadership committee—co-chaired by Timothy J. Morris...
Commonwealth Health eyes $120M sale of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre hospitals to nonprofit WoodBridge
Community Health Systems wants to sell its money-losing hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to a recently formed Bucks County-based nonprofit with past ties to private equity investors. The proposed deal with WoodBridge Healthcare, announced Tuesday afternoon, calls for the sale of Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre...
Free medical, dental and vision care coming to Scranton for one weekend only
Extractions, X-rays, free glasses and physicals will be available at the Remote Area Medical Clinic (RAM) in Scranton. “Patients are generally very grateful these clinics because most of them do not have insurance," said Caitlin Doughton, a University of Scranton graduate and aspiring medical doctor who helped organize the clinic.
26 cadets graduate from police academy, Detective Gilmartin speaks on sacrifices
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — The Lackawanna County College Police Academy held its graduation ceremony a few hours ago with a special speaker Scranton Police Department Detective Kyle Gilmartin. Detective Gilmartin who was shot in the head twice while on duty earlier this year gave some powerful remarks about making...
Robbery suspect captured after foot chase in Wilkes-Barre
A Freeland man wanted on robbery charges filed earlier this year was arrested and found in possession of drugs following a foot chase in Wilkes-Barre on Monday afternoon, according to city police. Vincent Knarr Jr., 47, had been wanted on charges of robbery and harassment that city police filed against...
Penguins team up with United Way for school supplies drive this Thursday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins partnering with United Way to host their second annual Stuff the Zam event. The event is set for this Thursday. The team collects school supplies as well as personal hygiene products to benefit underserved students in the community. "Not everybody has...
Teen sentenced after deadly Scranton stabbing
SCRANTON, Pa. — 38 years in state prison was the sentence handed down in a Lackawanna County courtroom in the case against Amir Williams. "We asked for a 40-year sentence, but 38 years with 2 years probation is still a significant sentence," said Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell.
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