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Screenwriter Clint Bentley volunteered in prison theater program as he wrote ‘Sing Sing’
DALLAS — The gate slammed shut with a bang behind Dallas-based screenwriter Clint Bentley as he entered Green Haven Correctional Facility in upstate New York. He was led through another gate, and then another, and another, followed by corridors with looming, concrete walls. The building, as lore went, served briefly as a prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, before becoming what it is today: a maximum-security prison.
Gateway Church parts ways with another key pastor as investigation continues
DALLAS — Gateway Church this week parted ways with a founding elder who was on a leave of absence relating to an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against former pastor Robert Morris, a church spokesperson said Wednesday. Steve Dulin, 63, was the executive pastor leading Gateway Kingdom Business Leaders...
Dallas billionaire 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 like Cuban, LinkedIn co-founder Reid...
Police: Man stabbed wife during dispute in South Scranton
A 42-year-old man faces charges after police said he stabbed his estranged wife early Thursday morning in Scranton. Officers were dispatched to 1524 Cedar Ave. around 1:22 a.m. for the report of a physical domestic dispute, police said in a news release. As they were responding, police were informed a...
Pipe-wielding man charged with making threats, damaging truck
Unityville, Pa. — A Unityville man is being charged for allegedly following another man with a pipe and using it to damage his truck. Lehman Brown, 49, became enraged on July 9 when he arrived home to find the accuser inside his home visiting with Brown's wife, according to Trp. Christopher Moore. Brown argued with his wife and told the man to get off his property, Moore wrote in the affidavit. ...
Samantha Lowe Participates in Donning of the Stole Ceremony
PARSIPPANY — Samantha M. Lowe was among the nearly 70 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 who participated in the Jesuit school’s Donning of the Stole Ceremony. The annual ceremony celebrates and honors the accomplishments of members of its graduating class from underrepresented identities who received their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of the ceremony, which was a student-led initiative, was to highlight the students’ success in overcoming the particular barriers and obstacles faced by students from these groups, particularly students of color, in attaining a higher education.
Officials say woman dead after Hazleton fire
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a woman died after a structure fire in Hazleton Saturday afternoon. Officials say at 3:45 p.m., the Hazleton City Fire Department was called to the 700 block of North Locus Street in Hazleton Saturday for a reported working structure fire. Upon arrival, the Hazleton Police Department explained in […]
Lackawanna College Police Academy Graduation to Host Scranton Police Detective
WHEN: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Lackawanna College’s Peoples Security Bank Theater, Angeli Hall, 501 Vine St., Scranton, PA. WHAT: The Lackawanna College Police Academy will graduate the full-time Class 262. The graduating class includes 26 cadets who are set to embark on their careers in law enforcement.
Bobby Dalbec’s go-ahead home run leads WooSox past RailRiders
MOOSIC, PA – Behind Brad Keller’s excellent start and Bobby Dalbec’s clutch two-run home run in the eighth inning, the Worcester Red Sox (12-15)/(47-55) salvaged the series finale against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (13-14/(56-45), winning 6-5 on Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. With the victory, the WooSox finished...
Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown are grappling with a grim reality: gun violence is snuffing out lives at an alarming rate. Roughly 557 Pennsylvanians die in gun homicides each year. Of all homicides statewide, 76 percent involve a gun (slightly higher than the national average of 74 percent), highlighting the urgent need for action.
Jalapeño Grill brings a taste of Mexico and NYC to Exeter: New restaurant's menu includes a little bit of everything
Thousands of people drive by the Jalapeño Grill in the Plaza on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter without stopping. Don’t be one of them because you are missing out on a great culinary experience of New York City style bagels and pastries and authentic Mexican entrees and much in between.
Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
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