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4 hrs ago | The Times-Tribune

Police nab suspect after manhunt in West Scranton

Font size: [A] [A] [A] A massive manhunt ended without incident tonight about 10:15 when police captured a man they had been chasing through West Scranton for almost an hour.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

WNEP

Two Robberies in Scranton

Two robberies were committed within hours of each other in Scranton and now police are trying to figure out if the same person committed both crimes.

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WNEP

Armed Robbery in Scranton

A man with a knife threatened a clerk at a gas station overnight and then robbed the place.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

WNEP

Lackawanna County to Recount Votes

The Lackawanna County Election board decided Thursday to do a recount of all county races because a couple of machines malfunctioned in last week's election.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

MSNBC

Jobs Eliminated in 2010 Scranton Budget

Several jobs are being eliminated in the city of Scranton. The news came Friday afternoon as city leaders released their 2010 budget.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Times-Tribune

Scranton man charged with beating girlfriend

City police charged a man with beating his girlfriend early Sunday in their South Scranton home.

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MSNBC

Forgotten Civil War Cemetery Dedicated in Scranton

A long-forgotten cemetery filled with Civil War veterans finally receieved some long overdue recognition Wednesday afternoon.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

WOGY-AM Pittston

Cab Company Robbed In Scranton

An employee of McCarthy's Flower Cabs on Cedar Avenue in Scranton is hospitalized and the hunt is underway for the man who put him there.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Times Leader

Scranton University public safety officer recognized

Timothy Briggs, interim director of public safety at the University of Scranton congratulates Jessica A. Williams for being one of three people nationwide to receive a scholarship from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

MSNBC

Scranton Honors Vets with Ceremony

Ltc. A. Joseph Albert Ret., the Commander of the Koch-Conley American Legion Post #121 Scranton, will be among those giving remarks today at the post's annual veterans day program.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Philly.com

Scranton mayor enters race for Pennsylvania governor

Only one Pennsylvania city can claim to have produced two governors in the last half-century. Chris Doherty, elected just last week to his third term as mayor of this cradle of governors, hopes to join Republican William W. Scranton and Democrat Robert P. Casey as Scrantonians who made it to the executive mansion.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

WOGY-AM Pittston

Scranton Mortgage Fraud Arrests

Mortgage fraud charges have been filed against Brian Scott and Gerrylene Villanueva, both from Elm Street, Scranton.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Times Leader

French and Mediterranean flavors fuse in Scranton

If his mother hadn't agreed to host an exchange student years ago in Maryland, Gene Litz might never have met his French friend, visited Paris and Provence and developed a love for cooking.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Times-Tribune

Scranton School District receives funds to help pay for busing

The Scranton School District has received a donation of $2,000 to help supply Scranton High students who walk as many as four miles to school with bus passes.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Philly.com

Scranton mayor to announce run for governor

The large field of Democrats seeking to be elected Pennsylvania governor continues to take shape.

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The Times-Tribune

Scranton company pays fine for employing illegal immigrants

A Scranton manufacturing plant that employed more than 50 illegal immigrants two years ago has agreed to take steps to ensure it doesn't happen again, according to a court order filed Friday in federal court.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Times Leader

Scranton University programs recognize Jesuit martyrs

The University of Scranton will remember the lives, mission and murder of six Jesuit priests and educators, their housekeeper and her daughter that occurred in El Salvador 20 years ago.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

WOGY-AM Pittston

Scranton Ford Closes Doors

The building will remain and Bill Rosado will still be in charge of it. But his historic Ford dealership at Linden and Franklin in Scranton will close on Tuesday.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

WILK-AM Pittston

Scranton Official Charged With Taking Wallet

Marciano became Scranton's animal control officer in February....she's suspended without pay and free on her own recognizance.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Times Leader

Miller receives University of Scranton's John L. Earl III award

Linda Ledford-Miller, Ph.D., chair and professor of world languages and cultures at the University of Scranton , recently received the John L. Earl III award for service.

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