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PPL bills go lower thanks to cheap gas
Households buying their power from PPL Electric Utilities will save about $8 a month on their electric bills thanks to falling natural gas prices.
No new legislative maps yet; 2001 lines likely for primary
HARRISBURG -- The five-member Legislative Reapportionment Commission met for fewer minutes than the panel numbers on Wednesday and recessed without presenting any proposed legislative district maps. The group will reconvene on Tuesday but using anything other than the 2001 lines for the scheduled April 24 primary election is now mathematically impossible.
Citizen files complaint over Mellow campaign expenditures
A better-government crusader has filed a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of State asking for its legal counsel to review the 2011 annual financial statement for the Friends of Bob Mellow campaign.
TCMC and U of Scranton talk affiliation
SCRANTON - The Commonwealth Medical College and the University of Scranton signed an agreement today that enables the Scranton-based schools to continue discussions about a possible affiliation.
Tuskegee Airman still soars
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. is a living legend.
In World War II, he was commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal …
Suspected Scranton, OF robber arrested
SCRANTON – The man arrested for a pair of robberies in Scranton and Old Forge on Monday, Feb. 13 lived across the street from the scene of the first crime, according to police.
Scranton Police …
Juveniles charged with Gerrity’s arson
SCRANTON – City police filed charges Wednesday against three juveniles, ages 11 and 12, for their alleged role in an arson fire at Gerrity’s Supermarket in the Keyser Oak Center on Monday, Feb. …
Errors teach us worthwhile lessons BEHIND THE BYLINES Christopher J. Hughes
I’m not the most patient person, so the last two months have been difficult.
As I’ve watched my wife start and finish at least three new pieces of artwork since the beginning of the year, …
Years of Honor
Three thousand, five hundred and ninety-five years of service.
That is the amount of work that can be attributed to the men and women who sat among the front pews at St. Peter’s Cathedral in …
New prisoner transport vehicle purchased
SCRANTON – The city’s police department will no longer have to make do with a makeshift prisoner van or wait for an additional patrol car to carry suspects from the scene of a crime.
Scranton …
It’s the thought that counts
With Valentine’s Day in mind, a local author offered his thoughts on cultivating and preserving a fulfilling relationship.
