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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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Coroner called to house fire in Monroe County

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Coroner’s Office was called to house fire near Stroudsburg Thursday evening, according to county officials. Several crews were called to a house on Mervine Road in Stroud Township around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, officials said. Crews are still on scene at the house. The cause of the […]

Monroe County, PA · 1d

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The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

To Stephen Colley, many military memorials feel polished and rigid. Colley doesn't want his work for the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park to feel that way. "It looks like movie stars were in the middle of war," the sculptor and Marywood University educator said of other statues he's seen as he stood over several miniature renditions of a 12-foot eagle obelisk he designed.

Archbald, PA · 2d

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Columbia, Lycoming County libraries win state grants

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Columbia County Traveling Library and the James V. Brown Library in Lycoming County are among 26 libraries throughout Pa. sharing more than $243,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Action Grants administered by the Pa. Department of Education. The Columbia County Traveling Library received $10,000 for a project that creates Community Access Points in everyday gathering places to bring digital access, books, and resources directly to residents experiencing economic hardship across Columbia County. The James V. Brown Library received $9,390 for All Are Welcome: District Sensory Welcoming Kits, which will provide Sensory Welcoming Kits to all district libraries to support neurodiverse youth with tools that promote regulation, comfort, and inclusive participation during library visits. Action Grants provide up to $10,000 per project for initiatives that strengthen library services, address local needs, deepen partnerships, and build organizational capacity. Eligible projects may focus on adult or youth services, community engagement, staff training, technology and digital access, or innovative programming. “Libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, providing critical resources to patrons,” said Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe. “This funding will help libraries serve the diverse and unique needs of their local residents by creating innovative educational programming

Lycoming County, PA · 2d

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Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site

MAHANOY CITY – Mahanoy Township voted to adopt regulations pertaining to data centers a week... The article Mahanoy Twp. adds data center regulations as developer mulls old power plant site first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Mahanoy City, PA · 2d

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UGI natural gas main replacement project to impact traffic at shopping mall in Stroud Twp.

STROUD TWP., Pa. - A UGI natural gas main replacement project will affect traffic at a shopping mall in Monroe County starting next week. UGI Utilities says it will begin the system upgrade project Monday, Nov. 16 in Stroud Township. Construction is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until...

Monroe County, PA · 14h

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Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser

BARNESVILLE – One of the oldest police cruisers still in service in our area is... The article Ryan Township approves purchase of new police cruiser first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 3d

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Laurel Health offers free Pennie and Medicaid enrollment help

Mansfield, Pa. — Laurel Health Centers are offering free insurance enrollment counseling for Pennie marketplace plans, Medicaid, and CHIP for residents of Tioga, Bradford, and Sullivan counties during Pennsylvania’s open enrollment period, which runs through Jan. 15, 2027. People who enroll by Dec. 15 can get coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. Enrolling after Dec. 15 means coverage begins Feb. 1, 2027, according to the centers. Jan. 15 is the last day to enroll in Pennie plans for 2027 coverage. Appointments with certified application counselor Carla Westlake are available at 570-723-3424 or westlakec@laurelhc.org. Counseling is free and open to everyone, including people who are not Laurel Health patients, a release from Laurel Health said. “We assist patients with reviewing and comparing their coverage options on the state marketplace, Pennie, and insurance affordability programs like Medicaid and CHIP. Our goal is to help everyone find a health plan that is a good fit,” Westlake said. “Anyone is welcome to make an appointment at 570-723-3424. While we’re busiest during the marketplace’s open enrollment period, we can also assist with special enrollments throughout the year. Free appointments are available year-round to discuss insurance questions and coverage.” Laurel Health does not provide Medicare enrollment

Sullivan County, PA · 1d

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Jessup Christmas House returns, lighting Winthrop Street nightly through Jan. 7

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The holiday season is already shining bright in Lackawanna County, where the Jessup Christmas House is lighting up Winthrop Street with nearly 700 decorations, primarily nostalgic holiday blow molds. Homeowner Matt Somers began collecting holiday blow molds after moving from Scranton in 2019, finding...

Jessup, PA · 2d

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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 · 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 · 13h

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Williamsport mayor, PennDOT announce stop sign installation at busy intersection

Williamsport, Pa. — PennDOT and The City of Williamsport announced today that a stop sign will be installed on the southbound lane of Market Street at the intersection with Washington Boulevard. A PennDOT maintenance crew is scheduled to install the stop sign next week while the contractor for the City of Williamsport installs the pavement markings. Drivers can expect lane restrictions between Hepburn Street and Washington Boulevard during daylight hours. The stop sign is being installed at this location after a PennDOT traffic study determined that it is warranted at this intersection. Once the stop sign is in place, all approaches to the intersection will be required to stop, and standard right-of-way rules will apply. Right-of-way will be determined by order of arrival at the intersection. If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. Regardless of arrival order, drivers should proceed through the intersection only when it is safe to do so and remain alert to other vehicles and road users. "A top priority for the City of Williamsport is ensuring that our local roadways are safe for everyone," said Mayor Derek Slaughter. "By introducing a mandatory stop for all approaches at the intersection of

Williamsport, PA · 8h

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Lycoming commissioners approve new DA's salary

Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming County commissioners approved the salaries of the new district attorney and first assistant district attorney this morning. Martin Wade, previously First Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney Tom Marino, was officially sworn in Friday morning, Nov. 6 following Marino's resignation last week. Commissioner Mark Mussina reminded folks that the DA position will be on the ballot next November, and that Wade is effectively the "interim" DA until then. Under Pennsylvania law, the first assistant automatically assumes the district attorney’s office when the elected district attorney resigns mid-term. Wade will serve the remainder of Marino’s term, which ends in November 2027. Commissioners unanimously voted to pass Wade's annual salary of $233,916 and newly-appointed First ADA Phoebe Yates' annual salary of $107,720. Each is listed to have gone into effect on Nov. 8. Yates — the first woman to hold First ADA position in Lycoming County — began working as a Lycoming ADA in January 2023, and held a similar position in the York County District Attorney's Office for nearly seven years before moving into the Lycoming office. She was sworn into her new position alongside Wade last Friday. This position is appointed, not elected, and thus will

Lycoming County, PA · 1d

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Loyalsock Township proposes eliminating municipal property tax for 2027

Loyalsock Twp., Pa. — The Loyalsock Township Board of Supervisors announced a proposal to eliminate the municipal property tax for the upcoming 2027 budget. Under the proposed budget, the township's real estate tax rate would drop from 0.5 mills to 0.0 mills, effectively removing the municipal property tax burden for all local property owners. The financial impact is about $375,000 per year in township revenue, according to Bill Burdett, township manager. Other revenue sources, cost savings measures, and financial reserves will cover the loss of revenue, Burdett added. Former 14-year Loyalsock Township Supervisor and current Lycoming County Commissioner Marc Sortman said at a commissioners' meeting this morning that the proposal is "just a phenomenal thing" and "shows government can work properly." "Government can reduce what they do, the size that they are, and they can save the taxpayers’ money," Sortman continued, largely crediting Burdette for the proposal. The historic proposal was introduced by Chairman Paul Nyman, Vice Chair John Bower, and board members Virginia Eaton, Mike Reed, and Rich Trowbridge to provide direct financial relief to the community amid broader economic pressures. "This action will help our residents, businesses, and particularly our seniors by reducing their property tax burden," Burdett

Loyalsock Township, PA · 1d

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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]

Bucks County, PA · 11d

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Coroner rules on man's death at Danville mental health facility

Danville, Pa. — A 31-year-old man who died at a Danville inpatient mental health facility in August died from a probable seizure, according to the Montour County coroner. Coroner Scott Lynn said Anthony Fisher's probable seizure resulted from what is classified as a "therapeutic misadventure" — a death associated with complications or errors in medical treatment. It’s the second time Lynn has publicly called out Geisinger Acadia Behavioral Health Center. The first was immediately following Fisher’s death on Aug. 20, when the facility reportedly refused to comply with his requests for information. Now, in his recent ruling, Lynn says the facility falsified documents and failed to check on Fisher in a timely manner. Timeline of events Fisher, 31, was admitted to the facility, which is a joint partnership between Geisinger and Acadia Health, on Aug. 19 after being transferred from UPMC Williamsport for further treatment. He was found dead at the facility the following morning, Aug. 20. Staff called 911 just after 10 a.m. to report Fisher was experiencing cardiac arrest. When police and EMS arrived at the center on Maria Hall Drive, they notified the coroner’s office. While on scene, Lynn determined Fisher had likely been dead for four

Danville, PA · 12h

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Williamsport Sun: November 5, 1946 – Property Left for Library at Montoursville Likely to Benefit Fire Company of Borough

Whether it would possible and advisable for Montoursville to accept the Konkle property at 300 Broad Street as the location for a public library under the provisions of a will of Mrs. Joan Konkle has been studied and discussed through a thorough investigation conducted by the Montoursville Rotary Club. In...

Montoursville, PA · 3d

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Montour County Trails Face Hunting Season Closures

DANVILLE — Trail users in Montour County are being reminded to take extra precautions as hunting season continues. The Montour Area Recreation Commission says deer archery season runs through November 20, followed by firearms season beginning November 28. MARC says Hopewell Park and Danville Borough Farm trails will close...

Montour County, PA · 3d

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Bridge Work To Cause Delays On Route 54

DANVILLE — Drivers along Route 54 in Montour County can expect more and longer delays next week as a $30 million intersection and bridge reconstruction continues. PennDOT says crews will begin moving a crane into position Monday to remove existing beams from the Mahoning Creek bridge. The work is...

Montour County, PA · 17h