Work to complete sale of Commonwealth Health hospitals continues into ’26
Work to transition ownership of Commonwealth Health’s hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to the nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation…
PS Bank donates to Bread Basket of NEPA
PS Bank recently held its Season of Giving fundraiser and donated to Bread Basket of NEPA. From left:…
PSP brass ignored payroll fraud scheme by Troop P, Wilkes-Barre, troopers
A pair of high-ranking members of the Pennsylvania State Police have filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against superiors,…
Throop man arrested after threat of violence – Scranton Times-Tribune
A 20-year-old Throop man faces charges of harassment and making terroristic threats after a threat of violence at…
Data center proposed in Abingtons community
The data center industry proliferating through Lackawanna County is headed for the Abingtons in 2026. Ransom Twp. is…
Scranton man hid drugs in his socks – Scranton Times-Tribune
A Scranton man stopped by police for a traffic infraction had drugs in his socks, police say. Abdullah…
Lackawanna County Court Notes, December 31, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Kyle Robert Harro, Scranton, and Sarah Anne Ounsworth, Pottstown. Kelsey Michelle O’Donnell and Lee Terrence Owens,…
Seafood sales steady for New Year’s Eve
Shrimp and scallops remain in demand as shoppers splurge on seafood for New Year’s Eve celebrations. “This year,…
Higher temperatures, more snowfall expected in NEPA for the rest of winter
There will be snow but it might not always feel like winter in the new year in Northeast…
Clarks Summit University property sold for $16 million
A buyer has purchased the former Clarks Summit University property for nearly $16 million The property at 538…
Blakely man charged after hitting father with golf club
A 36-year-old Blakely man faces charges after police said he struck his father with a golf club on…
Judge upholds Newton Twp.’s denial of solar farm
A Lackawanna County judge upheld Newton Twp. officials’ denial of a solar farm project that garnered opposition from…