Aiden Deininger

Early October is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Christian saint known for his love of nature and animals. Some churches invite pets to Mass to honor him. And, Lackawanna County Commissioners say they don't expect a dramatic tax hike next year.

Aiden Deininger pleaded guilty Monday in Lackawanna County Court to shooting Scranton Police Det. Kyle Gilmartin in West Scranton on Jan. 11, 2024. His friend, Jeremiah Cleveland, pleaded to a role in the shooting and other crimes they committed the same night.

Besides ordering one trial for both men, Lackawanna County Judge Michael Barrasse also ruled against moving the trial to another county.