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Former Honesdale softball star Amaya Yarrish is playing a key role on Lehigh's rowing team
BETHLEHEM — Amaya Yarrish is one of the most talented and versatile athletes who ever played varsity sports at Honesdale High School. Over the course of her four year career, Yarrish starred in softball, field hockey, soccer and basketball. However, after graduation last June she headed off to Lehigh University intent on focusing...
Jury deliberating in NEPA murder trial
The fate of Justin Shuback is in the hands of the jury. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in Shuback's murder trial. Shuback is accused of killing Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron in 2017. If convicted, Shuback could face life in prison. Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Lackawanna County.
Democratic senators and representatives say the healthcare system does bad business
Legislators advocated for community hospitals, especially Pennsylvania’s healthcare deserts, during a hearing at Lackawanna College. Pennsylvania’s Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees debated how to make hospitals more efficient and accessible at the hearing held Tuesday in Scranton. They focused on the state’s Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs),...
Engineer to look at handicapped-accessible pavilion proposal for Hawley park
At its May 8 meeting, Hawley Borough Council approved having the borough engineer, Riley Associates, design a preliminary plan for a pavilion meeting Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act standards, proposed for Bingham Park. Councilor Michele Rojas said that the Wayne County commissioners need the application by May 31 to seek...
Keystone College announces progress in plan to remain open
LA PLUME, Pa. — Keystone College says it has made "significant progress" on a plan to keep the school open. Keystone College announced Friday that it is in the final stages of a funding agreement with a strategic partner to create a plan to move forward. Details of the...
Softball Game Preview: Loyalsock Township Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Loyalsock Township is heading back home. They will take on the Abington Heights Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Loyalsock Township: 2.8, Abington Heights: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. If Loyalsock...
Affordable housing, auto loan and credit card delinquency rates among topics discussed at annual economic outlook event in Poconos
Over the last few years, the Poconos has been one of the fastest growing regions in the state, but that growth is starting to slow. "It really is interconnected, and if you keep working silos, we won't maximize the success of the region," said East Stroudsburg University President Kenneth Long.
Kevin's Worldwide celebrates 30 years in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A business in Lackawanna County is celebrating a big anniversary on Thursday. It's 30 years in business for Kevin's Worldwide. The company produces custom promotional products and apparel for various brands and all kinds of special occasions. The event held at Kevin's headquarters along Capouse Avenue...
Heroes of All Kinds 5K held in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Before the Armed Forces Day Parade stepped off in Lackawanna County on Saturday, there was the Heroes of All Kinds 5k Race. Participants woke up early to run through the streets of Scranton. A group called Helping Heroes organizes the race. The organization helps veterans, first...
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