Taylor News

A fund has been set-up to help the family of a 5-year-old rape victim in Lackawanna County.

It was the holiday from hell for a Taylor family. 40 year old Felix Montoya allegedly raped and attempted to kill a five year old girl.

A Lackawanna County man is behind bars after what police call a brutal attack on an innocent child early Sunday morning.

Daughter of Eberhard Faber loved the arts and volunteering. BILL O ' BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com Theo Faber Lumia's life was filled with family, volunteering, the arts, nature and church, recalled friends who knew her.

Six-day Northeast Fair has food and rides, and also showcases agriculture. PITTSTON TWP.

Summer events planned for this weekend didn't go bust just because of the rain! People braved the weather in both Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties for summer events planned long before the weekend forecast came out.

A 19-month-old baby from Jermyn is fighting for her life Friday night. Faith Larson's skull was fractured Thursday at her mother's home.

JUNE 18 - The Word of God Parish, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale, will host its Annual Festival at the Word of God School playground at 7436 McClure Ave., Swissvale.

Public information sessions will determine how to better use resources. WILKES-BARRE The first of three public information meetings on far-reaching plans impacting development and conservation in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties will be held tonight at Luzerne County Community College .

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has approved the environmental assessment for the proposed expansion of Environmental Recycling & Services f landfill in Lackawanna County.

With Gov. Ed Rendell and House Democrats pushing for higher taxes to dig themselves out of the fiscal hole they created, it's time for Pennsylvania taxpayers to be heard.

Editor's note: The following releases were not given to Public Opinion until June 3 as a result of an equipment malfunction at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Chambersburg.

Burglary reported at Centre Hall home State police are investigating a burglary at a home on the 100 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue in Centre Hall sometime overnight Sunday.

YOUR SMILE A PREDICTOR FOR DIVORCE RISK -Researchers at DePauw University have found that people with weak smiles are five times more likely to be divorced at some point in their lives than people who smile enthusiastically-people the lead researcher said had 'big, toothy smiles.' According to lead researcher Dr.

One woman was injured and another was in custody after a three-vehicle crash Wednesday at Pittston Avenue and Cherry Street.

The Memorial Day Parade in Taylor brought out patriots of all ages. It honors men and women who have served our country.

An estimated $500,000 road and signal improvement project at a heavily traveled intersection is set to go out for bid this summer.

The first case of swine flu in Lackawanna County was confirmed today by the state Department of Health.

Poll workers reported slow but steady voter turnout this morning as people across the region headed to the polls for the primary election.

Lackawanna County may have its first case of swine flu. The state Department of Health on Monday was awaiting the results of additional testing to determine whether a probable case of the H1N1 virus identified in the county over the weekend is the real deal.