Looming ban on DJI drones to impact local drone pilots, first responders
A potential federal ban on an extremely popular brand of Chinese-made drones could ground local drone pilots and…
Hometown Hero banner honoring Biden creates stir among veterans
A decision by the Green Ridge Neighborhood Association to honor former President Joe Biden with a “Hometown Hero”…
Scranton man faces aggravated assault charge for alleged beating
A 34-year-old Scranton man faces charges after police said he severely injured another male and then attempted to…
Schuster notes interest in serving as next Scranton City Council president
SCRANTON — Tom Schuster was the lone member of the next Scranton City Council to express interest in…
Two important local bridges back in operation
The Twin Bridges on Interstate 84 in Dunmore and the Green Ridge Street Bridge in Scranton were set…
Toy project promises thousands of kids a cheerier Christmas
Some 5,000 children in Lackawanna County will have a brighter Christmas thanks to the Gifts for Kids Holiday…
Paris to retire as PSP commissioner, assume FBI role
Col. Christopher L. Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, will retire from that role early next month…
Commissioners approve 2026 county budget with no tax hike
SCRANTON — After tabling it earlier this month, Lackawanna County commissioners unanimously approved Wednesday a 2026 county budget…
Council overturns downtown fence denial, sends back to HARB for hearing
Scranton City Council overturned the Historical Architecture Review Board’s rejection of a fence that developer Don Mammano installed…
Developers hope to break ground soon on Olyphant townhouse community
OLYPHANT — Three business partners envision more than two dozen townhouses overlooking the Lackawanna River at the site…
Twin Bridges, Green Ridge Street Bridge set to open
DUNMORE — Two significant bridge projects in Lackawanna County near their completion as the roads are expected to…
Missing man found dead in Wayne County
An 80-year-old Texas Twp. man — who had been reported missing — was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon,…