1 hr ago | Examiner.com
Some thoughts on the election in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith easily won the Republican nomination in his re-election bid, despite facing felony criminal charges for tape recording conversations related to his job.
4 hrs ago | PAHomepage.com
Dedication of Grade Crossing Safety Upgrades Set for May 28
Carbdondale, Lackawanna County- The Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority and the Delaware Lackawanna Railroad Co., Inc., in conjunction with PennDOT District 4-0 has completed a major safety upgrade which includes the installation of new crossing lights, flashers, gates and bells at the Seventh Avenue grade crossing in Carbondale, PA.
8 hrs ago | The Times-Tribune
Gibbons sails to victory in Lackawanna County judge primary race
The Gibbons family from left: Eamon, 14, Brennan, 25, Megan, 22, James Gibbons, Quinn, 19, and Catie, 26, celebrate their victory on Tuesday night at Merts Bar in downtown Scranton.
8 hrs ago | The Times-Tribune
Short lines, long ballots greet primary election voters in Lackawanna County
Beth Hopkins accepts the first open return, Scranton 7-1, at The Lackawanna County Department of Elections.
8 hrs ago | The Times-Tribune
Lackawanna County voters want government study commission
Lackawanna County voters resoundingly approved the formation of a government study commission to examine whether to change the form of county government, with the referendum receiving 22,805 "yes" votes and 14,530 "no" votes, with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial results in Tuesday's primary election.
13 hrs ago | The Citizens' Voice
Crestwood students arrested on drug charges
Three Crestwood students are facing drug charges after allegedly selling prescription drugs in the high school, police said.
20 hrs ago | The Times-Tribune
Clarks Summit man sentenced for trying to enter homes in the Abingtons
A Clarks Summit man must serve two years in a state intermediate punishment program that includes a stay in state prison for trying to enter two homes in the Abingtons and other crimes.
Gibbons Victor In Race For County Judge
In a crowded race for Lackawanna County judge, a magisterial district judge from the Abingtons has come out on top.
Manetti, McAndrew Winners in Sheriff Contests
"I've been with the Sheriff's Office since 1982. I worked my way up through the ranks, currently the chief deputy for the last 24 years," Rinaldi said.
Thief steals cash, credit cards, handgun in Clifton Twp.
A thief broke into a woman's car and stole cash, credit cards and a handgun out of her purse over the weekend, state police at Dunmore said.
Mayor's Race and Referendums Draw Out Few Lackawanna Voters
This primary election has a chance to be historic in Lackawanna County, with voters in Scranton picking a new mayor for the first time in twelve years.
Candidates & Change On the Ballot in Lackawanna County
Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O'Brien isn't on the ballot this time around, but his job is.
Municipal tax collectors sue school district
Four elected municipal tax collectors are suing the North Pocono School District to return their wages after seeing a 68 percent reduction in pay every year since 2010 for collecting real estate taxes.
Primary voting underway; turnout could be heavier than usual
Angie Ross is greeted by candidate representatives as she enters the Renaissance Center on Pittston Ave.
Judge ordered to re-evaluate woman's appeal in starvation case
Citing numerous deficiencies in the handling of the case, a state appellate court overturned a Lackawanna County judge's ruling that dismissed an appeal filed by a Fell Twp.
Crowded Race for Lackawanna County Judge
It was the zero hour at the downtown Scranton headquarters for Alyce Farrell's campaign for Lackawanna County Judge.
Dreary weather didn't keep people from revving up their engines and showing off their vehicles in Lackawanna County Sunday.
Memorial Fund for Scranton Native Killed In 911 Attacks
Scranton, Lackawanna County- People gathered in Scranton this weekend to help raise money for a proposed 9/11 Memorial to an Electric City native.
Common Core at heart of education
Thousands of high school seniors throughout Pennsylvania are about to have the common experience of receiving a high school diploma.
Business Week in Review, May 19, 2013
First National Community Bancorp reported $1.7 million profit in the first quarter, a turnaround from the year-ago quarter when the bank racked up a $1.2 million loss.