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Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, May 20-26
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between May 20 and 26, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
Charges filed in animal hoarding situation in Lackawanna County
One person was taken into custody last night after dozens of animals were found inside a home in Lackawanna County. Animal control responded to reports of animal hoarding along Meylert Avenue in Scranton around 5 p.m. 26 cats and two dogs were removed from the property. Seven puppies were removed from that same house last week. The house in Scranton has been condemned.
Honesdale Streets Committee suggests making 10th one-way to make traffic flow smoother
Honesdale Councilor David Nilsen, who chairs the Buildings & Streets Committee, told the council on May 20 that the committee is exploring the suggestion to designate 10th Street one-way by FNCB Bank westbound only from Church to Main Street. "The Streets Committee was kicking around an idea," Nilsen said. "......
Lackawanna County Heritage Fair kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Heritage Fair is happening for the fourth year in a row. Thursday is day one of the four day heritage fair up on the mountain and organizers are expecting this year to be a good one all around. Food, games, rides, and more, all at the Lackawanna […]
New Scranton park dedicated to former mayor
SCRANTON, Pa. — A park in Lackawanna County was officially dedicated to a former mayor on Friday. The park on the corner of Linden Street and Wyoming Avenue was officially dedicated as Christopher A. Doherty Park. Doherty served as the mayor of Scranton for twelve years, from 2002 to...
Lane restrictions next week on I-81 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. PennDOT announced on Friday that there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound beginning Monday, June 3, as follows:. • Interstate 81 northbound in Luzerne County from Exit 165 (Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre) to Exit 180 (Moosic) in for shoulder...
West End Firefighters Hope You'll Answer Their Call For Fun
Monroe County firefighters in need of funds kick off the summer festival season later this week. The four fire companies in Monroe County’s West End are working together to put on a three day fundraising festival. The annual event at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert comes at a...
New art installation in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — An art installation in Lackawanna County has swapped the hanging umbrellas for a summer accessory. The art installation in downtown Scranton is sporting pool noodles that were first displayed in the colorful street art back in April. The former displays of umbrellas couldn't withstand the weather...
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