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Scranton man admits pulling gun during ‘No Kings’ rally
1+ week, 2+ day ago (189+ words) The Scranton man accused of menacing a crowd of protesters during a "No Kings" rally in Wilkes-Barre last fall has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct charges, according to court records. Michael Paul Kolarik, 52, was accused of brandishing…...
DISTRICT 2 BASKETBALL: Skoff scores 28 to lead Scranton Prep to Class 4A title
1+ week, 4+ day ago (505+ words) WILKES-BARRE TWP. " Larry Reagan didn't need to dig deep for any sort of motivational halftime speech to get Scranton Prep going after suffering one of its most difficult second quarters on the defensive end of the floor this season. Instead,…...
D2-4 BOYS BASKETBALL: Hazleton Area drops Scranton in 6A quarters
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (900+ words) HAZLE TWP. " This game, unlike Hazleton Area's last five playoff contests against perennial District 2 big school power Scranton, wasn't going to slip away. The Cougars' Dylan Stish, Kendrick Ortiz and Yo-Yo Moran made sure of it Wednesday night. So, too,…...
Done deal: Tenor completes Commonwealth Health acquisition
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (282+ words) The nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation completed its acquisition of Commonwealth Health and its hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, finalizing the deal many see as a lifeline for the ... The nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation completed its acquisition of Commonwealth Health and…...
WBS PENGUINS: Harding adjusts to pro game in rookie season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (703+ words) As the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins continue to be among the top teams in the AHL this season, their recent success can be attributed to some of their younger players who entered the season with little or no pro hockey experience…...
New life for Taney’s: Ownership change keeps costume shop in community
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (863+ words) SCRANTON " The new operators of Taney's Costume Shop plan to preserve the past while looking to the future as the store prepares to celebrate 100 years in business. Ashley Nole " who grew up in Dunmore before relocating to Lancaster " recognized the…...
Mountain Top student receives University of Scranton O’Hara Award
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) Molly R. Grove, of Mountain Top, was among the freshman, sophomore and junior students with the highest grade-point averages of their class, each representing one of the University of Scranton̵" Molly R. Grove, of Mountain Top, was among the freshman, sophomore and…...
Scranton Half Marathon results
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (2118+ words) 92 BOBBY SHEILS Clarks Summit, PA M 1-18 1:34:55.1 7:15 74 3 93 MELISSA JOYCE King Of Prussia, PA F 25-29 1:35:34.0 7:18 19 5 94 NICHOLAS LEYDEN-MORFFI Jersey City, NJ M 35-39 1:35:21.9 7:17 75 19 103 ......
HS FOOTBALL: District 2 schedules released for next two-year cycle
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (523+ words) Last month, schools from across the Wyoming Valley Conference learned there will be some classification changes for the upcoming two-year cycle beginning with the 2026-27 fall sports season. On Thursday afternoon, the football schedules were released after being voted on first…...
HS ROUNDUP: Millionaires rally past Royals in second half
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (178+ words) Williamsport overcame a one-point halftime deficit and outscored Holy Redeemer over the final two quarters to pick up a 53-45 victory Wednesday night at Holy Redeemer in a nonleague boys basketball game. Tevin Williams led the Millionaires with 15 points. Kason Ulmer…...