Olyphant News

A grant from First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association that helped fund renovations to the chapel at St.

State police at Gibson said Anthony Bistocchi, 21, was traveling south on state Route 4002 at about 5:30 a.m. when his 1988 Buick Regal failed to negotiate a right curve in the road.

While stationed in Germany as an Army radio operator in the 1970s, Leslie "Les" Sharp learned the upgraded equipment installed at his base came from Tobyhanna Army Depot.

John J. Moriarty, retiring chairman of the English department and a fixture on campus since 1972, was the principal speaker.

19 by Olyphant police for possession of controlled or counterfeit substance, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

The Clarks Green United Methodist Church's biggest fundraiser of the year is almost here, and church members are gearing up for the event.

BUTCH COMEGYS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Petunia, a 12-year-old Chinese crested, is held by her owner, Susan Colbassani of Olyphant, on Saturday during the inaugural Angel Fund 5K run/walk at Nay Aug Park.

Anyone getting their hopes up about running for an open Lackawanna County row office next year might want to cool their jets - for now.

20, in a motor-vehicle crash on state Route 6; John Lenahan Jr., attorney. - Robert C. Kilmer, State Route 106, Paradise Valley, Greenfield Twp., letters of administration to Robin Rudovitz, 102 Altier Drive, Archbald; and Catherine Ann Kilmer, PO Box 102, Clifford.

Police arrested a borough man after they found him with a pair of wire cutters and a flashlight in an old building Tuesday, police said.

Hi It's Jayne Ann Bugda from the "Producer Pod" Here's what we are working for Eyewitness News for Wednesday, May 16, 2012 On this day in history, the very first Academy Awards were presented.

18, 2010, on Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant; Jeffrey S. Simons, attorney. - Karen and Stanley MiezeA jewA ski, 1258 Reynolds Ave., Taylor, v. Infinity Auto Insurance Co., 3700 Colonnade Parkway, BirmA ingham Ala.; seeking in excess of $50,000 plus compensatory damages, punitive damages, interest, cost of suit, attorneys fees and other damages allowed on ... (more)

The Olyphant native and Broadway veteran will take over the lead role of Donna Sheridan in the long-running musical "Mamma Mia!" on June 4 after seven-and-a-half years in one of its principle parts.

Janitza Ramirez Vega, 38, 47 Walsh Plaza, got into an argument with her live-in boyfriend, Michael Vazquez Arroyo, and smashed his car windshield when he tried to leave, according to a criminal complaint.

A Blakely engineering firm is trying to recoup money lost from a bookkeeper's forgery and embezzlement from the bank that cashed the bogus checks.

Denise Kumor could not bear to have her beloved 13-year-old dog, Tracey, who was suffering from kidney failure, spend her dying moments in a veterinarian's office.

The winners of two local state House seats in November could find themselves running against each other in two years if they want to stay in office.

21, 2006; Gregory A. Germain, attorney. - Angelo and Patricia ScaraA mastra, 36 W. Castlewood Drive, San Rafael, Calif., v. NichA olas J. Aynilian, individually and as president of Vanick ProperA ties Inc., 381 Broadway, Second Floor, Westwood, N.J.; Perstruo Realty Management and Green Ridge Plaza Associates L.P., 152 S. Franklin St., Wilkes ... (more)

Louis, Mo., Anthony and Theresa T. Goldrick, New Hartford, N.Y., and Eileen M. and William Houck, Warrenton, Va., to James E. III and Ellen V. May, Lackawanna County; a property at 614 Haven Lane, Clarks Summit, for $122,500. - Raymond III and Lorie J. Lines, Scott Twp., to Cartus Financial Corp.; a property at 20 Sunset Drive, Scott Twp., for ... (more)