5+ mon, 1+ day ago (339+ words) The Times-Tribune captured seven 2024 Keystone Media Awards in a contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. Overall, 19 awards were won by members of MediaNews Group's NEPA news team. The Times-Tribune competes in Division II against newspapers throughout the state of similar size. Jim Lockwood of The Times-Tribune won the Public Notices specialty award given out across all circulation divisions. The award recognizes excellence in journalism that draws reader attention to public notices. "Jim remains vigilant when it comes to scouring the small-print legal notices in the newspaper," Holeva said. "No one in the state does a better job of tracking Public Notices. Judges across the country who evaluate the Keystone awards each year continue to recognize the quality of reporting Jim does to hold governments accountable." Christopher J. Kelly, first place in the Column category, for "The price of unserious people,…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (28+ words) Steve Bennett has been covering sports for The Citizens" Voice since 1997. His primary coverage focuses on the high school sports in the Wyoming Valley Conference. [email protected] ......

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) Edward John Evans, Jr., 82, a resident of Moosic, died Thursday morning in the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. Ed was a talented line dancer who belonged to The Anthracite Rose Dance Club. It was his absolute favorite pastime. A man who possessed a green thumb, he also loved to spend time in his yard and enjoy nature. Ed was never more elated than when in the company of his grandkids. They brought him happiness, peace, and contentment; and he loved them so. Ed was also preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Zaleski; his son, John A. Evans; his brother, Robert Evans; and his sister, Alice Morgan. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM in Ferri & Gillette Funeral Services, LLC, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge with services by Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora. Interment will be at a later date…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (32+ words) States should think twice before creating state strategic crypto reserves before following New Hampshire's lead. That state's lawmakers have placed a dubious bet using public funds on a shady and ......

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) 2025: The Trojans are coming off a win in the Eastern Conference playoffs and have a lot of talent returning, especially at the skill positions. 2025: The Cavaliers have dominated against league and District 2 opponents in the last decade, but the team suffered heavy losses due to graduation, a transfer, and a key injury. 2025: There is a buzz surrounding the Vikings after the team won the District 2 Class 2A championship and reached the PIAA semifinals, with Tavian Branch committed to Rutgers. 2025: The Lions lost experienced and talented players from a District 2 Class 1A championship team, but the program never seems to rebuild and has 14 starters returning. 2025: The Comets are coming off a District 2 Class 5A championship season and will have Nick Bradley, one of the top athletes in the conference, leading the way at quarterback. 2025: Once again, the Warriors will have a difficult early part…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (635+ words) A Lackawanna County judge denied defense attorneys" requests to move the trial of two men charged in the shooting of Scranton police Detective Kyle Gilmartin out of the county. Judge Michael Barrasse on July 2 rejected the request for change of venue without prejudice, saying the court could address the matter again if it comes up during jury selection. The request to move the trial was made on the grounds of pretrial publicity. Aiden Deininger, 21, of Old Forge, is charged with three counts of attempted murder of law enforcement officers and other violations. Jeremiah Cleveland, 20, of Mayfield, faces criminal solicitation and gun charges in connection with two related shootings. Deininger was 20 and Cleveland was 19 in January 2024 when Gilmartin was shot. The judge also denied a request that the trials be severed, or held separately. Terry McDonald, Cleveland"s defense attorney, argued…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) St. Paul's Church in Scranton was the setting April 5 for the wedding of Clare Elizabeth Schoen, Scranton, and James Haggerty McGrath, Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of William and Cathleen Schoen, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Christopher and Jean McGrath, Dunmore. The Rev. Angelo Rizzo, S.J., officiated at the 1 p.m. [] St. Paul's Church in Scranton was the setting April 5 for the wedding of Clare Elizabeth Schoen, Scranton, and James Haggerty McGrath, Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of William and Cathleen Schoen, Scranton. The bridegroom is the son of Christopher and Jean McGrath, Dunmore. The Rev. Angelo Rizzo, S.J., officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Sean Ann Schoen, Dunmore, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. Margaret McGrath, Dunmore, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Cecelia McGrath, San Jose, Calif., and Nora McGrath, New York City, sisters…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (30+ words) Today, the illicit vape trade stands out as one of the most dangerous challenges in our society. Its fingerprints stretch from factories in Shenzhen to corner stores in counties across ......

6+ mon, 4+ week ago (237+ words) Margaret Peggy (ONeill) Fuchs, passed away on April 12, 2025 in Sharon, Massachusetts. She was 84. For more than 40 years, Peggy was a high school and college chemistry teacher and mentor, predominantly at Scranton High School. While always demanding in the classroom, she was known to let little things slide and always give second [] Margaret Peggy (ONeill) Fuchs, passed away on April 12, 2025 in Sharon, Massachusetts. She was 84. For more than 40 years, Peggy was a high school and college chemistry teacher and mentor, predominantly at Scranton High School. While always demanding in the classroom, she was known to let little things slide and always give second chances. This care for others extended to the community where Peggy and her husband helped refugees from around the world settle within the Scranton community. In life Peggy had great compassion for all, was kind and soft spoken,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (512+ words) One last time, the mockumentary cameras come to Scranton, to find Dunder Mifflin almost forgotten. "The Paper," the highly anticipated spinoff of "The Office," starts with a cameo by a minor character. All 10 episodes of "The Paper" are available starting Thursday on the streaming service Peacock. The documentary crew comes to check on Dunder Mifflin. It can find only Bob Vance, of Vance Refrigeration, husband of Phyllis. What happened? Vance has to go to a Chamber of Commerce list of closed businesses to jog his memory. It was sold to a company called Enervate several years ago. The buyer had offered Phyllis a job. "Ha! Leave Scranton? For Toledo? Make me laugh," Vance says. After that, the accountant Oscar is the only link to the city that turned the sitcom into a tourism initiative. There is very little reference to…...