Lackawanna County

A new home for Meals on Wheels of NEPA will allow the organization to reach more people across the region. The nonprofit announced an upcoming move to 305 Cherry St., in South Scranton, during a news conference Friday morning.

Republicans and Democrats chose candidates for a special election to replace former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. And, King's College remembers Ryan Fitzgerald, an alumni whose remains were recently identified among victims of the World Trade Center attacks.

Three Lackawanna County common pleas court judges rule the Nov. 4 special election to replace ex-Commissioner Matt McGloin can move forward, rejecting a county Democratic Party attempt to block it at least temporarily.

The special election is Nov. 4. Voters will also choose in a special election for clerk of judicial records.

Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland on Thursday identified the deceased man as Michael Jones Jr. Federal officials previously said the Wilkes-Barre man was convicted on drug charges in December 2024.

It was back to court Wednesday for the arguments about replacing former Lackawanna County commissioner Matt McGloin. This time, the sides argued about whether voters should get to pick the replacement in a special election Nov. 4.

The state Superior Court ruled Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher can refile charges of failing to report abuse against Office of Youth and Family Services staffers, but cannot refile charges of endangering the welfare of children.

This weekend’s events offer an opportunity to tour Jim Thorpe’s historic architecture, run through a Luzerne County cemetery to support its upkeep, and celebrate Italian heritage in Old Forge.

The Clifton Twp. Zoning Hearing Board listened to arguments as to whether or not the township's zoning law excluded data centers as a use.

The college based in Lackawanna County will now have a presence statewide. The school plans to open three new satellite centers. The centers will focus on skilled trades.