Scuba diver who found ‘alien’ lantern shares story
A strange news story from a small Northeast Pennsylvania city caught Mark Stamey’s attention as he watched television…
Man spit on police officer at hospital
A man experiencing a mental health issue behaved erratically and grabbed a woman he didn’t know, police charge.…
Geisinger honors vets with drive-through appreciation dinner
To thank local veterans for their service to our country, Geisinger hosted drive-through veteran appreciation dinners on Thursday,…
What to know about the 10% reduction in flights at U.S. airports
By JOSH FUNK and RIO YAMAT Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. airports in more than two dozen…
Developer Mammano buys PNC Bank building in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON — Developer Don Mammano now owns the PNC Bank building on Penn Avenue and three related parcels.…
Former Scranton Mayor Wenzel dies on night he was honored with award
SCRANTON — Former Mayor David Wenzel, a Vietnam War hero and the city’s 27th mayor, died Wednesday night,…
Contested council, supervisors races across Lackawanna County
Voters throughout Lackawanna County reshaped their local governments Tuesday as they cast their ballots on contested borough council…
Democrats sweep three Scranton City Council seats in general election
SCRANTON — City Councilman Tom Schuster, a Democrat, won reelection Tuesday, but council President Gerald Smurl, running as…
Dunmore to hold Election Day food drive
Polling stations throughout Dunmore won’t just be collecting ballots Tuesday — they’ll be collecting food. Dunmore Borough Council…
Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti easily wins reelection
SCRANTON — Incumbent Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti trounced her three challengers in her bid for reelection in Tuesday’s…
Current vice president leads in Scranton School Board race
As five candidates vie for four open seats for a four-year term on the Scranton School Board, current…
Trump endorses Bresnahan for reelection in 2026 midterms
President Donald Trump endorsed Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan for reelection in next year’s congressional midterms, touting the…