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Clarks Summit University to close
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Because of ongoing financial problems, leaders at Clarks Summit University in Lackawanna County have decided to close the school. The announcement was posted Monday on the Clarks Summit University website. Workers and faculty were furloughed last month in an effort to close the university's...
Committee discusses way for fair funding in Scranton School District
SCRANTON — A committee looking for ways to ensure the Scranton School District receives fair funding met for the first time this week. Members of the board's Fair Funding Committee discussed ways to begin advocating for the district to receive better funding Tuesday evening. Director Tom Borthwick, the committee's...
Pennsylvania senator stays silent regarding Biden abilities
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania — Hometown son Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) arrived early Monday morning with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti for a meet and greet after a roundtable discussion on women’s rights in nearby Luzerne County. Casey, the incumbent senator who won three statewide races beginning in 1996 before winning and holding his seat for three […]
Marywood University offering transfer options for Clarks Summit University students
LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — After the announcement of Clarks Summit University's decision to close, Scranton's Marywood University has announced it is a viable, local transfer option for students. In a media release, Marywood officials announced that the university is stepping forward as a viable transfer option for CSU students.
Back Mountain Torrent Soccer Club Making Waves Across UWS
After its inaugural season in 2023, the Back Mountain Torrent created a second team and now exist in both the UWS and UWS League Two. The team features players in college and high school, and play every week from May-July.
Marywood open to transfers from Clarks Summit University
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Administrators for Clarks Summit University announced on Monday that the nearly 100-year-old school would be shutting down for good because of ongoing financial problems. Following the decision, Marywood University in Dunmore stepped up to offer any undergraduate students at CSU a chance to transfer. "We...
Scranton Tomorrow announces flower show winners
Scranton Tomorrow leaders have announced the winners in the second annual Downtown Business Class Category of the Electric City Flower Show. Winners were selected by popular vote on social media during the Scranton City Pride celebration at First Friday earlier this month. Lavish Scranton was awarded first place for its...
Marywood University takes on students from CSU
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a local university announced its closure on Monday, another one has stepped up to help. Marywood University is now offering a transfer option to students impacted by Clark Summit University’s decision to close. The university is offering credit transfers, tuition matches, and housing options.
Enjoying the holiday on the lake
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The Fourth of July holiday is getting an early start on Lake Wallenpaupack. Staff at Lighthouse Harbor Marina in Greentown say they have lots of reservations on the books for people wanting to rent a boat. "With the Fourth of July being on an actual...
Rebate program a lifeline for seniors
DUNMORE — Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Robert Dougherty Dunmore High Rise Monday morning to announce rebates on property taxes and rent paid last year are now being distributed and to remind seniors there is still time to apply for relief. The initial distribution through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate...
Woman accused of pointing gun at Pa. police found with dogs in NJ
FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman who police say pointed a semi-automatic handgun at police during a wellness check on Saturday, and then led them on a high-speed chase has been located in New Jersey with two dogs. Falls Township police said an officer was flagged down to check...
Hundreds pay respects, celebrate life of James ‘Jimmy’ Connors
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Family, friends, and the city of Scranton came together to say a heartfelt goodbye to former Mayor James “Jimmy” Connors. Saint Peter’s Cathedral was filled with hundreds of people Tuesday morning to pay their respects and celebrate the life of a man who left a lasting mark on the community. […]
Police Seeking Public’s Help After Assault, Shooting
Falls Township police were investigating an overnight shooting and were asking for the public’s help. On Wednesday at approximately 12:30 a.m., Falls Township police were dispatched to the unit block of Kennedy Drive in the Fairless Hills section of the township to investigate the report of shots fired. According...
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