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Facing ‘space crisis,’ Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building

The Scranton School District wants to buy the former Penn Foster building — and is prepared to take it by eminent domain if necessary. Scranton school directors voted 7-2 Monday night to allow the district to use legal power to purchase the property for $2.2 million, its appraised value.

Scranton, PA · 4d
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Lower gas prices relieve customers at Duchnik's Towing in Lackawanna County

Just off Interstate 81, in Scott Township, Dave Duchnik, owner of Duchnik's Auto Center, is trying to give his community some relief from gas prices that have reached near-record highs in recent months. "With the hard times everybody's having with the cost of living now, I don't feel that we...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d
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Times Leader

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H.S. Football: Playoff games haven’t been competitive so far

The winning numbers were 17, 28, 33, 34, 39, 44 and 55. The Wyoming Valley Conference football teams without one of them are no lon

Wyoming, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Lackawanna County issues Code Blue for Friday night

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner!

Cooking at home or looking for heat-and-serve convenience? Schiel’s Family Markets has three holiday dinner options, starting with a $35 turkey grocery list that feeds 10. Feed 10 for $35: Schiel’s offers three ways to serve holiday dinner. A holiday table brings everyone together. Planning what goes on...

Luzerne County, PA · 20h

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Scranton Inventory Grows While Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Scranton buyers found more listings to choose from, but prices edged up and well-priced homes moved off the market quickly.

Scranton, PA · 3d

NewsRadio WILK

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NEPA High School Football Playoffs: Dunmore Takes on Lakeland Live Tonight on WILK Newsradio

NEPA High School Football Playoffs: Dunmore Takes on Lakeland Live Tonight on WILK Newsradio

Dunmore, PA · 22h

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Lackawanna Pro Bono celebrates 29 years of service at annual fundraising gala

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna Pro Bono marked 29 years of advancing equal access to justice at its 18th annual fundraising gala Thursday evening at the Scranton Cultural Center. Each year, Lackawanna Pro Bono honors community leaders for their service through the Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service...

Scranton, PA · 23h

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Paige Cognetti wins seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Paige Cognetti, a democrat from Eugene, Oregon and the former mayor of Scranton won the election against Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:41 p.m. EST. Cognetti studied at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College to complete her undergraduate degree in 1998-2002. She graduated summa...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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The Wright Center and Scranton Prep students lead the fight against food insecurity

Scranton Preparatory School students, faculty, and alumni are demonstrating the power of community and service through the annual Great Ignatian Challenge, a nationwide food drive benefiting families and individuals in need. The month-long initiative brings together Jesuit high schools across the country, with Scranton Prep continuing its longstanding commitment to fighting food insecurity throughout Northeast Pennsylvania by partnering with The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement.

Scranton, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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What’s Up, NEPA? — Week of Nov. 12, 2026

BACK MOUNTAIN Welsh Cookie Bake Sale: Trucksville United Methodist Church will sell Welsh cookies

Wyoming, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Wyoming Valley West’s turnaround season ends in Williamsport

Wyoming Valley West’s rejuvenating season ends with a district title but won’t see the Spartans advance to the state tournament.

Wyoming, PA · 1d

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Scranton Schools Vote to Seize Former Penn Foster Building for $2.2M

Scranton school directors voted 7-2 this week to authorize going after the former Penn Foster property at 925 Oak St. through legal action, agreeing to pay $2.2 million for the 85,000-square-foot building if the district cannot strike a deal with its current owner. The vote does not mean the purchase is final or that any taking has happened yet — it simply clears the district to pursue the acquisition if negotiations stall.

Scranton, PA · 22h

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Coffee Inclusive Opens Second Scranton Café, Giving Disabled Workers a New Home

Coffee Inclusive has opened its second café, this one tucked inside UNC's CEDAR Center at 526 Cedar Avenue in Scranton, bringing the nonprofit's mission of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a new corner of the city. The shop serves specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch, fresh-baked goods and its own Inclusive Grounds coffee blend.

Scranton, PA · 3d

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Maternal and Family Health Services Receives $25,000 Grant from Scranton Area Community Foundation to Sustain Essential Health Services in Lackawanna County

Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) has received a $25,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation through its 2026 Community Support Initiative. The grant will help MFHS maintain essential clinical and supportive services while navigating fluctuations in external funding and maintain continuity of care for the individuals and families who rely on MFHS services.

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d

Country Herald

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Southern New York Weather Alert: Snow, Cold Through Sunday Nov 15

Cold temperatures in the 30s and 40s continue as scattered wintry precipitation lingers through Sunday.

Binghamton, NY · 1d

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Former Lackawanna College President presented with award in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The University of Scranton presented Colonel Mark Volk with the David Wenzel Award for Public Service. Volk is a double alumnus of the university and the former president of Lackawanna College. Colonel Volk had a career spanning more than 25 years serving in the Army. The...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Glenn Records 100th Career Block, Blue Jays' Season Ends in Landmark Semifinals at Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The Elizabethtown College women's volleyball team saw its season come to a close Thursday night, falling to Scranton, 3-0, in the Landmark Conference semifinals at the John Long Center. The Royals took the match by set scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-16. SeniorMarah Glenn closed out...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Former St. Cecilia’s Church in Exeter to become Luzerne County history center

EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A former church that served as a gathering place for generations is being planned as a new home for Luzerne County’s history. The Luzerne County Historical Society outlined plans Tuesday for a $5.5 million to $6 million museum, research library and community center at the former St. Cecilia’s Church. The project is expected to take about three years before the facility opens.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d