Blakely News

Gathering at the second Bianco's Meatball contest in Capooci's Banquet Room are, from left, first row: Greg Kozar, Butch Green and Kathleen McGuigan, judges; and Bonny Bianco Capooci, last year's winner; second row, Ernie Bianco, Joe Bianco, Mary Bianco Goulet, this year's winner; Debbie Bianco Lonstein and Rosie Bianco Lowe.

The job offer came about the same time Thomas Dubas received a letter from the Lackawanna County commissioners advising him he would have to reapply to keep his position as county emergency services director.

After breaking into a West Parker Street home and stealing bags of jewelry earlier this month, a Blakely woman moved on to the next block to show the loot to her ex-boyfriend, who threw her out and called the police, sparking an investigation that ended Friday with her arrest.

A borough man allegedly attacked his brother Tuesday and threatened to cut his dog into pieces, according to a criminal complaint.

A bit of old Russia came to life Sunday when children from St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral whirled, twirled, kicked and stepped as part of an annual Christmas "Yolka" celebration.