St. Ubaldo Festivities In Jessup Saturday
In Lackawanna County, Jessup Hose Company Number 2 is holding their 30th annual Fireman’s Carnival through Monday, Memorial Day. It includes the world famous St.Ubaldo festivities on Saturday.
Read MoreCarbondale Hostage Situation Ends With Arrest
A hostage situation between a man and his fiancé led to an arrest at a Carbondale bank on Wednesday. Wilson Medina Garcia is now in custody after holding his fiancé hostage and forcing her to withdraw $5,000 from the bank.
Read MoreSafety Concerns Rise In Luzerne Courtroom
In Luzerne County, two people were removed from a courtroom and a perceived threat was made during a homicide suspect’s preliminary hearing on Wednesday, that had already been moved to the Luzerne County Courthouse from District Court in Hazleton due to security reasons.
Read MorePipe Replacement Project Underway In Dunmore And Scranton
Pennsylvania American Water has begun a $6.7 million project to replace and upgrade sewer pipes in Dunmore and Scranton. The project got underway Wednesday, and will result in improvements expected to last about 50 to 75 years at about half the price of complete pipe replacement, with less digging. There will be some traffic restrictions […]
Read MoreTurnpike Expects Record Number Of Holiday Travelers
Despite record high gas prices, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is expecting record travel numbers this Memorial Day weekend, with over 2 million travelers expected to be hitting the road. An increased number of patrols and safety teams will be out there. Friday is expected to be heaviest travel day.
Read MoreSearch On In Lackawanna County For Drug Suspect
Police are searching for a man who is wanted on multiple drug charges in the South Abington area of Lackawanna County. Clinton Perry Hail they say, is known to have ties to the Scranton area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Abington Township Police Department.
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