Scranton
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Possible School Closures Delayed As Scranton School District Analyzes Data
BY SARAH HOFIUS HALL, STAFF WRITER SCRANTON — The Scranton School District will not close any schools this fall. Five months into the implementation of its financial recovery plan, the district has more to analyze before officials can make any decisions on reconfiguring buildings, Chief Recovery Officer Candis Finan, Ed.D., said. “We’ll do it through…
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Scranton Crafters Aid Australia’s Animal Victims Of Wildfires
BY JIM LOCKWOOD, STAFF WRITER SCRANTON — Heartbreaking images of the wildfires devastating Australia and decimating its wildlife moved Kristin Cianfichi of East Mountain to try to help. Christine Krizovich of Throop felt the same way. The women, who share an affinity for handcrafts of sewing, knitting and crocheting, did not previously know each other.…
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Stormwater Management Still Elusive In Scranton
BY JIM LOCKWOOD, STAFF WRITER SCRANTON — Old problem, new mayor. Three years after the Scranton sewer system was sold to a water company, the city still has not determined how to deal with stormwater management over the long haul. Unanswered questions include whether to create a stormwater management authority, alone or regionally, and whether…
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Scranton man charged with indecent assault of girl, 15, in Duryea
DURYEA — A Scranton man was arraigned Thursday on charges he attempted to coerce a girl into having sex by placing his hand on her leg and kissing her, according to court records. Fernando Rosa-Rivera, 25, of Pittston Avenue, allegedly kissed the girl, 15, and placed his hand on her leg while attempting to convince…
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Cartwright’s priorities included in FY2020 funding bills
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said he voted to pass the FY2020 funding package that he said will improve the lives of Northeastern Pennsylvanians and boost the regional economy. Cartwright voted Tuesday to pass the funding packages in the full House of Representatives. The U.S. Senate passed the bills Thursday, and President Trump was…
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HS FOOTBALL: Fahey Resigns As West Scranton Coach
BY JOBY FAWCETT, STAFF WRITER Brian Fahey will resign from his position as head football coach at West Scranton High School today. He made the announcement this season would be his last at the team’s end of the season dinner Sunday. Fahey coached at his alma mater for the last six seasons and compiled a…
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South Scranton Food Service Retailer Closing Soon
BY JON O’CONNELL, STAFF WRITER A South Scranton retailer of restaurant-grade food and equipment will close at the start of the year. Employees at Maines Food & Party Warehouse, 733 Davis St., learned the store is closing to the public Jan. 1. Efforts to reach officials with the store’s parent company, Conklin, New York-based Maines…
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Green Goods brings homegrown medical marijuana to its Scranton dispensary
SCRANTON — The hometown medical marijuana processor has homegrown products for sale at its Green Goods dispensary in the city’s West Side. The dry leaf, oils and other forms of medical marijuana, all approved by the state, are produced a few miles away in the Green Ridge section of the city. “This is our first…
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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Royals Fall In Hilton Scranton Invitational
BY SCOTT WALSH, STAFF WRITER SCRANTON — A strong finish wasn’t enough to overcome a sluggish start by the University of Scranton men’s basketball team. William Paterson University handed the Royals their first loss of the season, 75-69, in the championship game of the Hilton Scranton Invitational at the John Long Center on Saturday. Sean…
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Diocese Of Scranton Holds Fundraising Gala For STREAM Education
BY JIM LOCKWOOD, STAFF WRITER SCRANTON — The Diocese of Scranton held a fundraiser gala Saturday to support STREAM education — science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math — in the 20 Catholic schools in the region. The event at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., kicked off efforts to support scholarships to schools…