Windstorm in Berks causes 11,000 outages, closes roads
A powerful windstorm — punctuated by a rare late‑night March thunderstorm — swept through Berks County on Monday…
2 charged with dumping 5 dogs near I-78 in Berks
Two people have been arrested on charges they dumped five dogs near Interstate 78 in Bethel Township last…
Teen accused in May slaying arraigned on murder charges
A juvenile defendant whose appearance at a preliminary hearing waiver in July caused an uproar in district court…
Ira Perlmuter, Advisor to Billionaire Family Offices, to Lead Bensalem Community Seder
A Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center event (Courtesy of the Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center ) The Bensalem Jewish Outreach…
Former Fairview Twp. tax collector gets prison for embezzlement
SCRANTON — Former Fairview Twp. tax collector Karen McGinnis wiped tears from her eyes in federal court on…
Ira Perlmuter, Advisor to Billionaire Family Offices, to Lead Bensalem Community Seder
A Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center event (Courtesy of the Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center ) The Bensalem Jewish Outreach…
Two injured in early Saturday shooting in Scranton
Two people were injured during a shooting early Friday, according to Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher. Officers…
Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival set for April in Waverly Twp.
WAVERLY TWP. — The Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary from April 10-12 at the…
New Jersey man assaulted officer at U of S
SCRANTON — A 21-year-old West Orange, New Jersey man kicked an officer in groin and spit in his…
Reading Theater Project to present staged reading of ‘Deb’s Dresses’
Continuing with the season theme of “Disruption,” the Reading Theater Project will present a staged reading of Josh…
Advocacy groups, constituents rally in favor of affordable energy
Advocacy organizations Action Together NEPA, Affordable Pennsylvania and Pennsylvanians Together hosted a St. Patrick’s Day green-themed “Rally for…
Lackawanna County Court Notes, March 18, 2026
MARRIAGE LICENSES Lily Vivian Baum, Scranton, and Nicholas Thomas Senuk, South Abington Twp. Jacqueline Marie Lombardo, Throop, and…